Bongino visits ATF, declares a ‘new era’

Dan Bongino, the FBI’s new deputy director, announced that he “paid a visit” to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

The former Secret Service agent and staunch defender of the Second Amendment shared photos of himself at the bureau on Thursday as he met with staff and discussed the administration’s priorities.

“It’s a new era — one where Americans will be kept safe and their Constitutional rights will be protected,” Bongino posted on X.

A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED. https://t.co/L6gjmbYC1C

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 21, 2025

The White House shared Bongino’s post later Thursday, quoting the Second Amendment Right to Bear Arms: “A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED.”

“What a difference a new President can make!” the White House posted on Friday.

What a difference a new President can make! pic.twitter.com/Qyw5UCs2mV

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 21, 2025

Ben Williamson, the Assistant Director for Public Affairs at the FBI, also shared a photo of Bongino’s ATF meeting.

FBI Deputy Director Bongino visited the ATF today to meet the team, discuss priorities, and outline the FBI’s commitment to protecting Americans’ safety and Constitutional rights. @FBIDDBongino pic.twitter.com/nb9CE3DlzX

— Ben Williamson (@_WilliamsonBen) March 21, 2025

“The days of ATF targeting law-abiding gun owners are over,” the National Rifle Association posted after FBI Director Kash Patel was tapped to run the ATF.

“For far too long, ATF has focused on how it can manipulate federal statutes to restrict the rights of law-abiding Americans. We look forward to working with Acting Director Patel to protect and expand Second Amendment freedoms,” the NRA said last month.

Social media users applauded the new era and protection of Americans’ Constitutional rights.

Glad to see it! Shall NOT Be Infringed!

— Gun Owners of America (@GunOwners) March 21, 2025

Thank you, @POTUS, for defending law-abiding Americans and our Second Amendment freedoms.

— NRA (@NRA) March 21, 2025

This is what I’ve been waiting for!

Shall not be infringed….

— SKDoubleDub (@SKDoubleDub33) March 21, 2025

Dan Bongino “Visiting” the ATF. Many places he could have started his tour with but he chose the ATF, thats a big deal.

— Derailed MAGA Patriot “Ken” (@derailedgamer) March 21, 2025

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