The days of “this is my turf, that’s your turf” are over in law enforcement. So I’m in New York today to sit down and meet with New York law enforcement because they are some of the leaders in the country in terms of being smart about combating gun violence and having task forces to make sure that we’re working together. So you’re right, there’s different parts of this and there’s some things that are newer that the public doesn’t know about then there’s the tried-and-true things that are really important, start with that. Maybe there’s not mass shootings, but the everyday gun violence.ĭETTELBACH: Yeah, absolutely. But what are you doing? Help people understand what the ATF does to prevent gun violence in this country. GMA3: And you mentioned it because, again, the very high profile awful tragedies in these mass shootings we’ve been seeing, oftentimes we hear the ATF has helped track down the weapons or doing something with shell casings, you know, that type of forensic work. But in addition, there’s that constant drumbeat of tragedy that goes on because of violent crime and gun violence. Because you said it right, there is a big problem out there. They’re doing a great job and I am there to support and try and make sure that our state and local partners have what they need. To do it is to stand up and fight for those folks. And I think from my standpoint, as you say that the first Senate-confirmed director in seven years, I feel a lot of obligation. And look, there are incredible people out there all across the country, ATF folks who have been working really hard to try and combat violent crime, gun crime for all these years. Has that impacted the agency and its work in some way by not having a permanent person in place?ĭETTELBACH: Well, first of all, thanks for having me. They’ve had acting directors, but not a permanent director. He sat down with “GMA3” to discuss his plans for the agency, the powers the agency has at its disposal and his thoughts on the country’s gun violence epidemic. attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, was sworn in July 19 to run ATF, the law enforcement agency in charge of enforcing the nation’s gun and explosives laws. Subscribe and listen to the “We like Shooting Podcast” with Apple iTunes or listen directly from their website at welikeshootingpodcast.(WASHINGTON) - The Senate confirmed Steven Dettelbach as director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives earlier this month, making him only the second ATF director to win Senate approval since confirmation was required in 2006.ĭettelbach, who is a former federal prosecutor and U.S. To be a part of what they are building is truly an honor for us and I know our team is all really excited.” Aaron K. “We have listened to shows from Firearms Radio Network on a daily basis. The new podcast joins a quickly rising network of experts and personalities, hosting a variety of your favorite gun related programs with an emphasis on enlightenment, the 2nd amendment and firearm ownership as well as the ever expanding shooting sports. Spread throughout the United States the We Like Shooting team has a wide breadth of interests and expertise. Comprised of panelists including active duty and retired Navy, Marines, Army, Air Force, instructors, competitors and hobbyists. The new show will profile products throughout the industry mixed with discussion of news and events related to the shooting world. Starting in September, We Like Shooting’s Guns, Gear & Gadgets show can be heard in a weekly podcast. The Firearms Radio Network has added a new show to their lineup.

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