Republican legislators advocate for the repeal of the 'illegal' ATF.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) may be abolished by House Republicans before President-elect Trump assumes office in January.

Several representatives, including Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., Rep. Bob Onder, R-Mo., Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, and Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., are unveiling a bill on Tuesday.

Burlison contended that the ATF is an "unconstitutional agency" and its objectives and objectives are replicated by existing state and local regulations.

"According to the Constitution, there should be no federal laws restricting firearms, as it is the responsibility of the states to regulate them, he stated on Planet Chronicle Digital."

"To reiterate, they lack the personnel to enforce the laws they implement, so they seek assistance from local state law enforcement officials to implement their new, ill-advised rules."

He stated that helping the ATF "diverts their focus from what they should prioritize to ensure community safety."

Burlison stated that he has not conversed with individuals from President-elect Trump's entourage regarding the bill, but he believes there are likely many individuals in the Trump sphere who would be receptive to it.

One possible supporter of the bill could be Vice President-elect JD Vance, who previously advocated for abolishing the ATF and pledged to work towards that goal in the Senate.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) establishes federal guidelines for firearm management, licensing, and other related matters. Additionally, the ATF supports law enforcement probes, such as the investigation into the New Orleans attack.

The ATF was initially established as a bureau under the Treasury Department in 1972 and later transferred to the Department of Justice in 2003 as a law enforcement agency, with its responsibilities expanded to include gun control and explosives laws in the 1990s.

Gun control advocates argue that the ATF plays a crucial role in combating gun violence, and therefore, they support its existence.

However, opponents like Burlison argue its regulations are unnecessary.

Earlier this week, ATF Director Steven Dettelbach stated that he believes limiting the ATF would lead to an increase in unnecessary deaths.

"Those who believe that law enforcement, including the ATF, does not contribute to reducing violent crime are mistaken — it did not occur by chance," he stated to the New York Times.

"My concern is that individuals may become complacent or political, causing them to lose focus on the task at hand."

The infamous standoffs in Ruby Ridge and Waco, Texas, have resulted in criticism of the ATF's handling.

On his first day in office, Trump previously pledged to dismiss Dettelbach. At a National Rifle Association gathering, he labeled the Biden administration appointee a "radical gun-grabber."

It is not clear if he would abolish it altogether, however.

Planet Chronicle Digital reached out to Trump and the ATF for comment.