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Why would they do that? I may be naive, but if you are buying guns lawfully, what's the big deal. Whether its for your home defense, CC, or sport you don't have anything to hide and what can they do? Im new to this so maybe someone can enlighten me. Being a law abiding citizen, I would see no harm in letting them in to see my collection (after receiving proper credentials to know they are not the BG). Am I wrong?
 
if they kicked in my door, i'd be yes sir and no sir, i don't want to impede your investigation but i would like to remina silent until my lawyer, also may i record this? all as polite as i could(assuming conversation would begin AFTER they picked me and my family off the floor in handcuffs) i would NOT resist a commando team kicking in my door, doubt i could if i wanted too, sounds like a good way to get dead. if their a "fake" swat commando team, chances are your going to "lose" anyway, and you won't have a chance to "verify" them. but really, how often does a trained group of commandos, that are criminals, attack a pedestrian family? not saying it couldn't happen, just not very high on the list of possibles i'm worried about.

if they knocked nicely, i'd instruct my wife to contact dispatch and verify them, i'd step outside with them and close my door. i'd ask to see a badge. why do you want to come in? do you have a warrant? may i record this? all as politely as i could.
 
No warrant, no entry...pretty simple, but if they have a warrant, you have some bigger problems to worry about.
 
Why would they do that? I may be naive, but if you are buying guns lawfully, what's the big deal. Whether its for your home defense, CC, or sport you don't have anything to hide and what can they do? Im new to this so maybe someone can enlighten me. Being a law abiding citizen, I would see no harm in letting them in to see my collection (after receiving proper credentials to know they are not the BG). Am I wrong?
Yes you are wrong. They are not there to be your friends. They are looking to find something illegal and to put you behind bars. The ATF has a history of prosecuting "questionable" violations and you don't want to be the next example.
 
ATF would never knock, they'd just smash your door in and hand you some phony mumbo jumbo and do what they want...
..Like they did at Waco and Ruby Ridge. We saw how that worked out.
 
If they break down the door I do what they tell me to do because anything else is just asking for trouble.

If they ask for entry ask for their warrant, if they don't have one, tell them they are not getting in.

Under no circumstances do I answer questions.
 
I'd probably tell them something like...

"I'm sorry... We're not available right now, but your visit is very important to us. Please stay on the porch and the door will be answered by the next available family member."
 
I would speak to them through my Bolted Steel door and ask for the Warrant. No Warrant...No Entry. And as I do that I`m on the phone with 911. Maybe I should take Joe Biden`s advice and fire a few Shotgun Blasts through the door?. I`m sure that`l be a Big Hit as I`m just taking Vice-Presidential Advice. I don`t do "BAAA" very well.
 
Some really great (and some entertaining ) answers to this one- I'm not sure why the ATFE would come to a law abiding citizen's home and want to see your legally acquired firearms???

At NO point do I ask permission to record "jack" on my own property - don't need to last I checked we're not quite yet to a "Police State" - though I don't doubt it's coming in some form of Martial Law
 
Couple Christmas back with the new Wisconsin CC law passed. I decided to buy new hand guns for everyone in the family.
All of the ones we had were larger not the best for CC. Over a two week period I purchased 9 hand guns.
I did not get a knock on the door but I did get a Phone call and was questioned. They knew every purchase I made make model serial number date time.
I was ask where the weapon were . Why they were purchased where the funds came from. I was shocked . But then again under Obama nothing shocks me much anymore. By the way in Wisconsin there is not suppose to be any record of the weapon kept or turned over after you clear the back round check.
 
I'd ask why the rabbit with a pancake on it's head doesn't have a ballistic vest on.
 
Couple Christmas back with the new Wisconsin CC law passed. I decided to buy new hand guns for everyone in the family.
All of the ones we had were larger not the best for CC. Over a two week period I purchased 9 hand guns.
I did not get a knock on the door but I did get a Phone call and was questioned. They knew every purchase I made make model serial number date time.
I was ask where the weapon were . Why they were purchased where the funds came from. I was shocked . But then again under Obama nothing shocks me much anymore. By the way in Wisconsin there is not suppose to be any record of the weapon kept or turned over after you clear the back round check.
What did you say to them?
 
That is cause for alarm/concern IMO

Couple Christmas back with the new Wisconsin CC law passed. I decided to buy new hand guns for everyone in the family.
All of the ones we had were larger not the best for CC. Over a two week period I purchased 9 hand guns.
I did not get a knock on the door but I did get a Phone call and was questioned. They knew every purchase I made make model serial number date time.
I was ask where the weapon were . Why they were purchased where the funds came from. I was shocked . But then again under Obama nothing shocks me much anymore. By the way in Wisconsin there is not suppose to be any record of the weapon kept or turned over after you clear the back round check.
 
Why would they do that? I may be naive, but if you are buying guns lawfully, what's the big deal. Whether its for your home defense, CC, or sport you don't have anything to hide and what can they do? Im new to this so maybe someone can enlighten me. Being a law abiding citizen, I would see no harm in letting them in to see my collection (after receiving proper credentials to know they are not the BG). Am I wrong?
Yes you are wrong.
 
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I don't care how nice or professional they may be. They aren't coming in without a warrant and it's as simple as that. :yup:
 
All my firearms are perfectly legal, even if I were to buy "several" in the past week. "Show me a warrant or leave," and see where it goes from there.
 
Couple Christmas back with the new Wisconsin CC law passed. I decided to buy new hand guns for everyone in the family.
All of the ones we had were larger not the best for CC. Over a two week period I purchased 9 hand guns.
I did not get a knock on the door but I did get a Phone call and was questioned. They knew every purchase I made make model serial number date time.
I was ask where the weapon were . Why they were purchased where the funds came from. I was shocked . But then again under Obama nothing shocks me much anymore. By the way in Wisconsin there is not suppose to be any record of the weapon kept or turned over after you clear the back round check.
I think I am a member of your family. I never got mine...
 
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