The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has reportedly begun its overhaul of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), sending staffers to the agency to modify or eliminate dozens of rules and restrictions by July 4.

According to two people who spoke with The Washington Post on condition of anonymity, the initial goal was to change 47 regulations – a reference to Donald Trump as the 47th president – but ATF and DOGE employees have set their sights higher and are now planning to make 50 changes.

The effort is part of a major shakeup at the ATF, as the Trump administration looks to make cuts to the agency’s budget and reduce the number of inspectors who check to ensure gun sellers comply with federal law.

Read more at Newsmax© 2025 Newsmax. All rights reserved.