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ATF cracks down on firearm law breakers

Taken from FFL Newsletter, August 1998.

ATF does not regulate gun shows. We do however, regulate the conduct of FFLs at gun shows. Reports of unlicensed dealers at gun shows continues to generate the greatest number of complaints to ATF by Federal firearms licensees. ATF does investigate these reports.

However, as you well know, each weekend there are hundreds of gun shows throughout the country. Only with help from industry members can we make an impact on this problem. Here are a few examples of recent actions taken.

All the investigations listed below resulted in Federal indictments of the individuals involved who either plead guilty, were convicted of violations of Federal firearms laws, (summarized by editor) or are awaiting trial.

Investigation Number 1: Three individuals operated at a gun show every weekend. They bought and sold at a profit, never used the guns or maintained them in a personal collection. Agents seized 26 handguns, 14 longguns, $4,000 and records under a search warrant.

Investigation Number 2: Unlicensed seller with gun show table displaying signs indicating no waiting period, no sale taxes, and/or no cost or Brady checks. Agents seized 45 handguns, 26 shot guns, six rifles, $15,795 in cash and documents.

Investigation Number 3: In Florida, agents executed 10 Federal warrants resulting in seizure of 441 firearms, including four machine guns.

Investigation Number 4: An individuals continued to see firearms at gun shows with a revoked license. A total of 92 firearms and records were seized.

You can help by contacting the local ATF office with specific information about illegal firearm activities or call 1-800-283-4867 or 1-800-ATF-GUNS.