James Lankford: President Biden's nomination of David Chipman to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF)

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  • Oklahomans have shared concerns about this nomination because they believe Chipman will take action to infringe on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Americans. Senator Lankford share these concerns. 
  • On May 26, the Senate Committee on Judiciary held a hearing on Chipman's nomination. Senator Lankford was alarmed by Chipman's answers regarding gun control and his open support of an AR-15 ban. 
  • In early September, the White House pulled his nomination from consideration. Senator Lankford did not support the nomination of David Chipman.
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