The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has officially entered the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) with a directive to significantly reduce gun regulations. According to reports from The Washington Post and multiple news outlets, DOGE's mandate includes revising or eliminating dozens of firearm rules and restrictions by July 4, 2025. The initiative involves cutting the number of ATF inspectors substantially and simplifying the paperwork required for gun buyers. Originally targeting changes to 47 regulations, the scope may expand to around 50. Sources indicate that this directive comes from the highest levels of government, aiming to overhaul the agency's approach to firearm regulation amid budget cuts and staffing reductions.