U.S. Rep. Barry Moore calls for abolition of the ATF
The ATF regulates and enforces federal laws pertaining to the manufacture, sale, and possession of firearms.
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Man pleads guilty to detonating explosive outside of Alabama AG’s office
The FBI is investigating the case with assistance from the ATF.
August 26, 2024
U.S. Attorney’s Office launches initiative targetting gun switches
Operation Flip the Switch will target the illegal machinegun conversion devices as Birmingham sees a rise in usage throughout the city.
Moore celebrates as Biden withdraws Chipman nomination
On Thursday, the White House withdrew the nomination of David Chipman to head the ATF.
Legislature to consider bill barring enforcement of federal gun laws
The legislation would bar state and local government from helping enforce federal gun laws.
Birmingham man sentenced to 204 months in prison for shooting carjacking victim
Joshua J. Young of Birmingham pleaded guilty in 2019 to one count of carjacking and other charges.
Authorities identify Nashville RV bomber
Human tissue was found after the explosion with DNA said to be a match to Anthony Quinn Warner, age 63.
Birmingham man sentenced for carjacking and firearm charges
A federal judge sentenced Darise Cortez Austin, age 29, on Friday for carjacking and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence that occurred in Birmingham. The sentence was announced by U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town and Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms Acting Special Agent in Charge Frank Haera. U.S. District Judge Corey … Continued
Tuberville: Sessions had his chance to support Trump and blew it
Former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville on Saturday criticized Jeff Sessions’ work as U.S. attorney general. Tuberville spoke with the Alabama Political Reporter before Saturday’s Iron Bowl in Auburn. “He had his chance to support the president as attorney general, and he blew it,” Tuberville said. Sessions has praised President Donald Trump and vowed to … Continued
Bessemer man convicted with being a felon in possession of a firearm
Wednesday, a federal jury in North Alabama convicted a Bessemer man, of being a felon in possession of a firearm. United States Attorney Jay E. Town and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Special Agent in Charge Marcus Watson announced the guilty verdict in a statement on Thursday. Antonio Demetrius Rogers is 45 years … Continued