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In Confirmation Hearing, Director Nominee Says ATF Won’t “Burden Lawful Gun Owners”

ATF director nominee Robert Cekada told lawmakers the agency should not burden lawful gun owners, drawing cautious optimism from gun-rights groups. The post In Confirmation Hearing, Director Nominee Says ATF Won’t “Burden Lawful Gun Owners” appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Mark Chesnut • February 7, 2026

President Trump’s ATF Pick Clears Senate Hearing Easily

By all accounts, Cekada passed the test, and he will likely become the next Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

By Lee Williams • February 6, 2026

Robert Cekada Poised to become Next ATF Director After Confirmation Hearing

A key theme emerged around Second Amendment protections. Cekada repeatedly vowed that the ATF's mission is "not to burden lawful gun owners."

By John Crump • February 5, 2026

The Filibuster, Senate Power, and the Second Amendment

If the Senate Republicans eliminate the filibuster, they open the door to passing more of President Trump's agenda.

By Dean Weingarten • February 4, 2026