ATF director steps down after bullet ban controversy

[Hazcat]

The director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is stepping down following controversy surrounding the agency’s proposal to ban certain types of ammunition.

The ATF announced Friday that Director B. Todd Jones is resigning at the end of the month “to pursue other opportunities in the private sector."

“ATF employees are hard-working, dedicated individuals who serve the public to make our nation safer every day,” Jones said in a statement. “I have seen firsthand their extraordinary commitment to combating violent crime, ridding the streets of criminals, and leveraging all available resources to keep our communities safe.”

“I will truly miss leading and working side-by-side with these men and women in their pursuit of ATF’s unique law enforcement and regulatory mission,” he added.

Jones, who in July 2013 became the first ATF director to be confirmed by the Senate and led the agency after a scandal involving the agency's infamousl botched Operation Fast and Furious" gun tracking initiative, is departing shortly after the agency dropped a controversial attempt to ban certain armor-piercing bullets used in AR-15 rifles.

More at link:
http://thehill.com/regulation/administration/236423-atf-chief-to-step-down

[tombogan03884]

 “to pursue other opportunities in the private sector."

Translation; Some one has enough on me to put me in jail, but they are letting me off easy.

[TAB]

I still say atf should br a store on every corner, but they need to add a f for fireworks.

[tombogan03884]

TAB, That's what the "E" is for in BATFE, which is the actual designation.

[TAB]

There are other fire works too...  there is actually  a store in rosville ca that sells ammo, booze and porn.

[Sponsor]

[vincewarde]

Hopefully, the new Senate will refuse to confirm another director like him.  Not only has he lead this crusade against gun owners, he said during confirmation hearings that he considered arresting and prosecuting felons who attempt to buy firearms, but fail the background check "a waste of resources".

[billt]

This reminds me of Tuco's line in, "The Good The Bad And The Ugly", when Clint had him tied up in front of the sheriff's office. The sheriff came out to identify him and Tuco replied, "One bastard goes in, and another comes out"!