I think the ATF may be exactly the same as the IRS, a non-governmental corporation that is a government subcontractor with a monopoly (no one else is allowed to bid on the government contract) who controls all actions taken under a specific jurisdiction.

In other words, I think the ATF is not in any way a part of the government, and is, just like the IRS, a subcontractor acting as federal law enforcement, who are really just hired mercenaries.

The IRS makes laws though, so why not the ATF? Perhaps this will lead to that. Once people learn what is "IRS Code" and what is "Federal Law" in the whole taxes thing, Shit will Hit The Fan.

I think the ATF may be exactly the same as the IRS, a non-governmental corporation that is a government subcontractor with a monopoly (no one else is allowed to bid on the government contract) who controls all actions taken under a specific jurisdiction.

In other words, I think the ATF is not in any way a part of the government, and is, just like the IRS, a subcontractor acting as federal law enforcement.