Why in the world would the ATF need such a database unless they plan on using to confiscate guns.

"“The ATF disclosed to lawmakers that it manages a database of 920,664,765 firearm purchase records, including both digital and hard copy versions of these transactions.” Let that sink in for a moment. This isn’t just the inquiries (although there certainly must be a database for that, too) but 920 MILLION firearm sales are being recorded and saved by the ATF. This is an infringement on our rights and on the second amendment.
It makes no difference if the database is informal or done formally. Rep. Michael Cloud (R-LA) has been at the forefront of opposing this idea. His tireless fight to avoid this occurring is a beautiful thing for America. When the ATF directly admits to lawmakers that they are managing a database of anything, it should be troubling. They have a history of using that database against the average citizen, and we have seen the disastrous results that it yields."

https://thepatrioticvoice.com/....atf-creating-informa