ATF chief steps down after bullet ban flap

[VScott]

Actions have consequences.

Maybe they'll think twice now should this or similar proposals come up again

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

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

[oneshooter]

1. That was a short time on the job. n/t

[tularetom]

2. "Maybe they'll think twice…"

Good luck with that. They've done a lot of other lame stuff with no consequences, why would it be any different this time.

But I do think they're done with crap like this for the time being, if they had any other dumbass proposals, they'd make them now and let Mr Jones be the scapegoat for them.

[DonP]

3. Does the BATFE head require confirmation in the Senate?

I think only cabinet level posts do, but I could be wrong.

It's been a very long time since civics class.

[blueridge3210]

4. I beieve so.

"Jones, who in July 2013 became the first ATF director to be confirmed by the Senate"

[DonP]

5. Ouch, that's gonna be a problem

With the whole 855 cartridge issue still frsh in everyone's mind.

[blueridge3210]

6. I don't suppose Massad Ayoob

would be a viable option?

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

11. Too much good sense

gave me a chuckle

[Eleanors38]

7. Gun controllers are having difficulty effecting policy thru agencies and orders...

Due to the depth and bredth of grassroots 2A organization

"No place to run, no place to hide." - - Martha Reaves & The Vandellas.

[Nuclear Unicorn]

8. Controllers keep insisting we worship guns so --

I was just going to claim a religious exemption to any rules they impose.

[Eleanors38]

10. Come to think of it, I do face east and bow down to Artemis.

[sarisataka]

9. Where do I send an application?

I rarely drink, never used tobacco, have hands on experience with firearms and explosives and I'm terrible at politics. I don't think I could mess things up more than they are.

Oh and I can provide references.

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

12. Second that!!!!!!

You have my support.

[NaturalHigh]

13. Well...bye.

Anyone this inept at dealing with such hot-button proposals like an ammo ban has no business in that position. Maybe he can go be a lobbyist for Bloomberg-and-Mommies, or whatever they're called.

[Jenoch]

14. Of course the buck stops with the director,

but I wonder about the politics behind the ban. Who had the idea for it in the first place and why. I also wonder if anyone in the ATF stuck their neck out and tried to explain wby it wouldn't work (I doubt it.)

[beevul]

15. An interesting peek into ATF...

http://cleanupatf.org/


Formed by ATF agents for ATF agents.

[NaturalHigh]

16. I'm sure he was the fall guy...

but "designated fall guy" is in the job description of any political appointee.