War on Biden’s anti-gun ATF nominee escalates

Published July 7, 2021 2:52pm ET



The firearms industry is stepping up its fight to block President Joe Biden’s anti-gun pick to lead the ATF, turning the heat on two key fence-sitting senators.

For the first time in its 60-year history, the top industry group is expanding its lobbying efforts with its first TV ad, which targets David Chipman, nominated as director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

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