Biden to tackle gun violence with executive actions on ‘ghost guns’ and pistols

President will also nominate a gun control advocate to direct the ATF, and encourage Democrats in Congress to pass more reforms

The Biden administration has unveiled several executive actions designed to curb gun violence, in the aftermath of the mass shootings in Atlanta and Boulder. The administration is also planning to nominate David Chipman, a former federal agent and gun control advocate, to direct the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.