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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, along with Kansas delegation members Tracey Mann, Ron Estes, and Jake LaTurner, has written a letter to Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Director Steven Dettelbach expressing concern over the conduct of ATF agents auditing Kansas firearm license holders. The letter, dated January 24, 2024, addresses the revocation of licenses due to unintentional filing errors and urges the ATF to work with Kansas gun owners to rectify these mistakes.

The letter begins by highlighting the concern for the conduct and prerogative of ATF agents auditing Kansas license holders. It suggests that ATF agents have strayed from the agency's mission to safeguard the public and instead jeopardize the Second Amendment rights of Kansans through hostile and aggressive enforcement actions. The letter emphasizes that many FFL holders in Kansas have had their licenses revoked over unintentional filing errors, despite successfully processing thousands of applications in the past year. It argues that the ATF should be working with business owners to correct these errors rather than closing down their operations.

Referring to leaked ATF documents from February 2023, the letter questions how unintentional clerical errors can be considered willful violations that greatly affect public safety. It highlights that more than a dozen FFL holders have reached out to the offices of the Kansas delegation, attempting to work with ATF agents to resolve the issues but receiving no response from the agency.

As members of Congress, the signatories assert their duty and obligation to uphold the nation's constitution, particularly the Second Amendment. They urge Director Dettelbach and ATF agents to collaborate with FFL holders to rectify clerical errors and provide guidance on accurately completing the necessary paperwork for legal weapons purchases. The letter emphasizes the importance of keeping FFL holders open and operational to ensure access to firearms and to preserve Main Street businesses.

In conclusion, the letter is signed by Senator Roger Marshall, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann, Ron Estes, and Jake LaTurner. It reaffirms the commitment to protecting the Second Amendment rights of Kansans and calls for a cooperative approach between FFL holders and the ATF to correct filing errors and maintain lawful arms sales.

The full text of Senator Marshall's letter can be accessed [HERE](https://www.examplelink.com).