A Republican lawmaker has expressed worries over the enforcement tactics of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), particularly focusing on their 'knock and talk' policy related to firearm straw purchases. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa raised concerns about potential infringements on Americans' rights in a letter to the ATF in August 2022.
Senator Ernst highlighted the ATF's efforts to crack down on firearm straw purchases, stressing the importance of law enforcement while demanding transparency in their methods. She criticized the ATF for not responding to her inquiries for almost two years, accusing them of harassing law-abiding gun owners in their homes.
