From the University of Wyoming College of Law’s Firearms Research Center: The Firearms Research Center recently hosted a Virtual Seminar featuring Tom Chittum, law professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and former senior ATF official, on the federal legal framework governing the manufacturing of firearms. In the seminar, Tom discusses the National Firearms […]
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A man brazenly robbed a casino in Las Vegas last month and fled on a bicycle. Ocean’s 11, he’s not! To help answer some questions about the law in Nevada, I joined Latoya Silmon to discuss “open carry.”
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I spoke with CNN about the preliminary activities at the scene of the devastating explosion in Tennessee this morning, and the complications authorities face with rescue and recovery efforts. My heart breaks for this community. Watch the video clip here: CNN News Central – Devastating Explosion at Facility Leaves Community Shaken.
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The nature of security threats evolve, and the strategies, tactics, and technologies for dealing with them must evolve, too. In the wake of the sniper-style assassination of Charlie Kirk, I spoke with KSNV in Las Vegas about the challenges of securing outdoor venues. See the news story here: https://news3lv.com/news/local/experts-propose-indoor-venues-to-counter-rising-security-threats-at-las-vegas-events.
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I spoke with Chris Jansing about the firearm used to kill Charlie Kirk, the role of video and biological evidence, and some of the issues investigators will face identifying and hopefully one day prosecuting the killer. See the clip here: MSNBC on Charlie Kirk Murder.
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“Chittum’s expertise in firearms and law enforcement provides valuable insights into the complexities of the case.” Well that’s very flattering. I’m always grateful to be asked for my input on incidents like the horrific shooting in Minneapolis. This week I joined Latoya Silmon on KSNV TV Channel 3 in Las Vegas to discuss the shooter,
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Terrible news in Minneapolis today. I spoke to MSNBC about some of the questions investigators will try to answer. Watch a clip of the segment here: MSNBC – Chris Jansing Reports
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In the wake of the terrible shooting in NYC this week, I spoke with investigative reporter Kyle Paine, on 8 News Now, to explain Nevada’s law on firearm transfers and how it differs from federal law. Watch the video here: https://www.8newsnow.com/investigators/las-vegas-co-worker-legally-sold-rifle-to-new-york-mass-shooter-attorney-says/.
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“No one becomes a seasoned investigator overnight.” I appeared on CBS News this evening with Scott McFarlane to offer my view on the importance of institutional knowledge and experienced agents. You can watch the video here, and read the companion article here.
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I was featured on 60 Minutes in a segment about “Ghost Guns,” the Privately Made Firearms (PMFs) increasingly recovered in crimes.
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