Episode

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says it’s entering a new era

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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

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Jun 25, 2026

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942

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Summary

A new reform push at ATF aims to reduce friction for lawful businesses and owners, while concentrating enforcement on willful violations. The challenge is maintaining that balance as expectations around safety and accountability remain high. Joining me to discuss ATF's shift in focus is the ATF director, Robert Cekada. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .