Andrew Traver as new BATFE Director???

longlane · November 20, 2010, 06:52 AM

However you feel about the NRA, the following brief is worth a minute of your time:
http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Fe...d.aspx?id=6084

This, um, gentleman has a long history of having a very narrow definition of what the 2nd Amendment means. He's been deeply involved in gun-control activites (not the training kind), and he may well be anti-gun entirely. The current administration may well appoint him during a recess. If this isn't a clear case of running rough shod over the will of folks, then I've not seen one.

I hope that mods don't call this a drive by posting, because the decisions of this gentleman's possible office have huge impacts on our shared freedoms as firearms hobbyists, enthusiasts, and supporters.

Time to get active and write folks in office again? How do others feel about recess appointments? I'm well aware of the fact that these appts have been used by many administrations to many ends, but this is a firearms enthusiast's forum, where BATFE regs are felt the fastest...

silvercorvette · November 20, 2010, 09:06 AM

Calls On President Obama To Withdraw The Nomination

Statement From NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox

The NRA strongly opposes President Obama’s nomination of Andrew Traver as director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE). Traver has been deeply aligned with gun control advocates and anti-gun activities. This makes him the wrong choice to lead an enforcement agency that has almost exclusive oversight and control over the firearms industry, its retailers and consumers. Further, an important nomination such as BATFE director should not be made as a “recess appointment,” in order to circumvent consent by the American people through their duly elected U.S. Senators.

Traver served as an advisor to the International Association for Chiefs of Police’s (IACP) “Gun Violence Reduction Project,” a “partnership” with the Joyce Foundation. Both IACP and the Joyce Foundation are names synonymous with promoting a variety of gun control schemes at the federal and state levels. Most of the individuals involved in this project were prominent gun control activists and lobbyists.

Al Norris · November 20, 2010, 11:22 AM

I really wish some of you would at least attempt to look at the visible topics, before you post.

Does the thread title, "Andrew Travers nominated as next head of BATFE," started 3 days ago by Bartholomew Roberts, sound like maybe it is already being discussed?

Closed for being a duplicate.

November 20, 2010, 06:52 AM	#1
longlane Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 162	Andrew Traver as new BATFE Director??? However you feel about the NRA, the following brief is worth a minute of your time: http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Fe...d.aspx?id=6084 This, um, gentleman has a long history of having a very narrow definition of what the 2nd Amendment means. He's been deeply involved in gun-control activites (not the training kind), and he may well be anti-gun entirely. The current administration may well appoint him during a recess. If this isn't a clear case of running rough shod over the will of folks, then I've not seen one. I hope that mods don't call this a drive by posting, because the decisions of this gentleman's possible office have huge impacts on our shared freedoms as firearms hobbyists, enthusiasts, and supporters. Time to get active and write folks in office again? How do others feel about recess appointments? I'm well aware of the fact that these appts have been used by many administrations to many ends, but this is a firearms enthusiast's forum, where BATFE regs are felt the fastest... __________________ In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king. -T.W. Last edited by longlane; November 20, 2010 at 07:05 AM. Reason: add'l detail

November 20, 2010, 09:06 AM	#2
silvercorvette Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2010 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 466	I was going to post a thread on this topic Calls On President Obama To Withdraw The Nomination Statement From NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox The NRA strongly opposes President Obama’s nomination of Andrew Traver as director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE). Traver has been deeply aligned with gun control advocates and anti-gun activities. This makes him the wrong choice to lead an enforcement agency that has almost exclusive oversight and control over the firearms industry, its retailers and consumers. Further, an important nomination such as BATFE director should not be made as a “recess appointment,” in order to circumvent consent by the American people through their duly elected U.S. Senators. Traver served as an advisor to the International Association for Chiefs of Police’s (IACP) “Gun Violence Reduction Project,” a “partnership” with the Joyce Foundation. Both IACP and the Joyce Foundation are names synonymous with promoting a variety of gun control schemes at the federal and state levels. Most of the individuals involved in this project were prominent gun control activists and lobbyists. __________________ I am broke, I spent my money on fast cars, guns, reloading equipment and ammo, the rest my money was wasted on nonessential stuff

November 20, 2010, 11:22 AM	#3
Al Norris Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 29, 2000 Location: Rupert, Idaho Posts: 9,660	I really wish some of you would at least attempt to look at the visible topics, before you post. Does the thread title, "Andrew Travers nominated as next head of BATFE," started 3 days ago by Bartholomew Roberts, sound like maybe it is already being discussed? Closed for being a duplicate.