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Weak laws, paltry resources hinder gun trafficking probes, say ATF backers

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is under fire, but supporters say the agency lacks the tools needed to conduct succe

"… to Mexico is ludicrous,” Bouchard said. …"

Arizona firearms dealer worried guns involved in ATF sting would end up with bad guys

A week after a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives whistleblower described how agents allowed hundreds of U.S. weapons to sl

Agency's crippled oversight of the industry means troubled gun dealers can stay open for years.