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And we wonder why this keeps happening:
The Tiahrt Amendments, attached to Department of Justice appropriations bills, restrict the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) from releasing firearms trace data, including preventing them from creating a searchable database, according to Giffords. These amendments also require the FBI to destroy background check records within 24 hours and prohibit the ATF from requiring gun dealers to submit inventory data, according to Giffords.
Key aspects of the Tiahrt Amendments:
The Tiahrt Amendments, attached to Department of Justice appropriations bills, restrict the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) from releasing firearms trace data, including preventing them from creating a searchable database, according to Giffords. These amendments also require the FBI to destroy background check records within 24 hours and prohibit the ATF from requiring gun dealers to submit inventory data, according to Giffords.
Key aspects of the Tiahrt Amendments:
- Limiting access to firearm trace data:
The ATF is prohibited from releasing firearm trace data to cities, states, researchers, or the public except for limited purposes.
- FBI background check records:
The FBI is required to destroy firearm purchase background check records within 24 hours.
- Prohibiting inventory submissions:
The ATF cannot require gun dealers to submit their inventory data to law enforcement.
- Impact on gun violence research:
These restrictions hinder the ability to track gun violence trends, trace weapons used in crimes, and identify patterns that could help prevent future incidents.
- "Tiahrt" is named after its sponsor,
U.S. Representative Todd Tiahrt (R-KS).
- The 2004 Tiahrt Amendments are part of larger appropriations bills,
impacting the release of firearms trace data, and requiring the FBI to destroy background check records.