"atf director"
2 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke discussed David Chipman's nomination as ATF director, detailing his anti-Second Amendment positions and legislative opposition. He covered FN America's military contracts despite past quality failures with M16A2 rifles, reviewed surplus equipment deals from Botash and Major Surplus including Romanian rucksacks and Italian Kevlar helmets, and addressed FRS radio bulk purchases and optics testing. Koernke warned of government-sponsored terrorism planning, citing training exercises and MSNBC calls for arresting GOP members, comparing current tactics to 1990s operations and discussing how pandemic lockdowns have affected operational planning.
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Mark Koernke discussed preparations for potential government conflict, emphasizing equipment readiness including helmets, body armor, and weapons maintenance. He covered Biden's announced executive orders on firearms coming April 8th, including restrictions on ghost guns, concealable assault-style weapons, and renewed pushes for HR 8 and HR 1446. Koernke recommended prioritizing AR-15 barrels, upper receivers, and ammunition purchases, particularly 7.62x39 and 5.56 NATO rounds. He also addressed the appointment of David Chipman as ATF director and discussed various firearms, ammunition sources, and preparedness strategies for militia units.