A new measure before the U.S. Congress is designed to enhance safeguards for protected firearm trace data, which the weaponized Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) misused under the Biden Administration.
The 2003 Tiahrt Amendment prohibits the release of firearm trace data to anyone other than law enforcement or prosecutors investigating a crime. HR 1698, the Law Enforcement Protection and Privacy Act, would ensure firearm trace data remains safeguarded from misuse that threatens investigations and lives.
The author of the measure, U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Louisiana, said the measure is important and must be addressed now.
“The unlawful disclosure of sensitive firearm trace data greatly jeopardizes criminal investigations and puts law-abiding citizens at risk,” Rep. Higgins said in a press release announcing the measure. “This legislation is crucial in protecting the integrity of ongoing criminal investigations and the many lives of those involved, as well as the Second Amendment rights of every American.”
When a firearm is recovered at a crime scene or criminal arrest, a police department may forward information to the ATF to track the chain of custody of a firearm through the licensed distribution system to the original retail purchaser. The ATF then sends back the information to the reporting agency so they can use it in a criminal case, if warranted. ATF also uses the data in support of illegal firearms trafficking investigations.
However, the Biden Administration misused the data in “name-and-shame” efforts to malign firearm retailers, despite ATF’s longstanding admonition noting that trace data “in no way suggests that either the federal firearms licensed dealer (FFL) or the first purchaser has committed criminal acts.”
The introduction of the bill has met with quick approval by a number of pro-freedom organizations, including the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the firearm industry trade association. Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF senior vice president and general counsel said that now is the time to pass the measure.
“This legislation is long overdue and necessary to send a strong message that there will now be consequences for those who would unlawfully disclose law enforcement sensitive firearm trace data that jeopardize ongoing criminal investigations and puts the lives of law enforcement officers, undercover agents and witnesses at risk,” Keane said in a press release detailing the legislation. “It will prevent the unauthorized release of trace data by ATF and others to gun control groups and agenda-driven media outlets who have misused the data to launch ‘name-and-shame’ attacks to smear the reputation of law-abiding members of the firearm industry. We thank Congressman Clay Higgins for his leadership in protecting the integrity of ongoing criminal investigations and the lives of law enforcement officers and witnesses including licensed retailers and their reputations in their communities.”
The National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) also weighed in on the proposal.
“Last year, the Biden Administration colluded with its anti-gun allies to publicly name and shame lawful firearms dealers in a clear violation of the Tiahrt amendment,” said John Commerford, NRA-ILA executive director. “We thank Rep. Higgins for introducing the Law Enforcement Protection and Privacy Act to safeguard American businesses from unnecessary reputational damage and protect the integrity of ongoing criminal investigations.”
So we need yet another law because the first one is ignored?
The Tiahrt Amendment allows for fines and possible employment termination of government employees so why is it not enforced? One or two folks actually facing consequences would probably send a message to the rest of t he government anti-gunners.
.GOV already knows all about you. The so-called “Patriot Act” closed the lid on any privacy. Stay locked & loaded POTG!
As Faith In Judicial System Falters, The Battle Against Weaponized Justice Heats Up.
A House subcommittee takes on legislative reforms to end the rampant political weaponization of justice by state and local prosecutors.
https://thefederalist.com/2025/03/07/as-faith-in-judicial-system-falters-the-battle-against-weaponized-justice-heats-up/
Judicial Org Ignored Threats To Judges Until ‘Threats’ Affected Constitution Haters.
There are too many examples of judicial corruption for anyone to believe the judiciary is the one segment in the world free of malfeasance.
https://thefederalist.com/2025/03/07/judicial-org-ignored-threats-to-judges-until-threats-affected-constitution-haters/
And who exactly is keeping Gun Control alive? That would be certain Gun Talking blowbags who bark like mangy dogs at Defining Gun Control by its History. The dogs can take a bow for keeping milquetoast Americans Gun Control History illiterate. Here is an example of clueless useful idiots who have been led to believe Gun Control is the cat’s meow…connect the h…
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Tracing the gun back to the person that had it stolen then returning it would be a good thing.
I don’t think that’s the plan though.
If the data is there it will be abused.
The only way to prevent it from being used is not to collect it in the first place.
“firearm trace data, which the weaponized Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) misused” EVER SINCE IT WAS A THING. AND WHICH IS IRRELEVANT/USELESS IN PREVENTING/SOLVING A CRIME.
Fifth Circuit Hears Arguments on Constitutionality of Gun-Free School Zones Act.
https://www.shootingnewsweekly.com/gun-control/fifth-circuit-hears-arguments-on-constitutionality-of-gun-free-school-zones-act/
Don’t Walk, Run! Productions points out Democrat stupid and mental illness again …
The Democrats Go Viral; For All the Wrong Reasons.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl8nxXxWWdw
MMA Fighter Tries Breaking Into a Home. Armed Resident Makes Him Regret It.
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/jeff-charles/2025/03/07/mma-fighter-tries-breaking-into-armed-womans-home-immediately-regrets-it-n2653461
Ethan Melisano made short work of Sykes.
The Details About Today’s Job Report Are Pretty Important.
(PRESIDENT TRUMP) “For the first time in fifteen months, the job gains for native-born Americans exceeded the job gains for migrant and foreign workers. Employment for native-born workers went up by 284K while foreign born workers went down by 87K.
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During the last year, the Biden administration saw a loss of more than 110K manufacturing jobs or 9K manufacturing jobs every single month — During the first full month in office, we’ve not only stopped the manufacturing collapse, but we’ve begun to rapidly reverse it and get major gains.
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Under the final two years of Biden, one in every four jobs created in America was a government job… But under the first full month of President Trump, an incredible 93% of all job gains were in the private sector.”
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2025/03/07/trump-11-am-remarks-n2653442
Rubio Yanks Visas for Foreign Students Who Support Terrorists; UPDATE: Columbia Loses $400 Million Too (grants terminated).
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It has been infuriating to see foreign students we have invited into our country–often with scholarships subsidized by US taxpayers–agitating against the United States and propagandizing for our enemies.
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https://hotair.com/david-strom/2025/03/07/rubio-about-to-yank-visas-for-foreign-students-who-support-terrorists-n3800515