He announced his plan to introduce legislation in the new year.
Representative Eric Burlison of Missouri announced that, once the new session of Congress convenes in January, he will propose legislation to eliminate the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The congressman had previously co-sponsored similar legislation introduced by Representative Matt Gaetz of Florida last year, describing the firearm regulation agency as a “big government overreach.”
“The ATF has been a disaster for the American people and our God-given Second Amendment rights,” Representative Burlison stated. “It should absolutely be abolished.”
The congressman supports eliminating the ATF so states may regulate firearms on their own terms. If passed, it would make it easier for states to implement more gun rights laws, and more difficult for states to implement gun restriction laws, even when legally passed as state legislation. Recent rulings made by the Supreme Court have repeatedly overturned firearms restrictions enacted by both state governments and the ATF.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Congressman Burlison as he prepares legislation to propose the elimination of the ATF.
- For members of Congress as they consider the proposal to abolish the agency.
Sources: NY Post, Fox News
