{"id":210847,"date":"2024-12-25T09:56:50","date_gmt":"2024-12-25T15:56:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=210847"},"modified":"2026-02-10T08:31:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T14:31:56","slug":"atf-raid-on-mark-choppa-a-chilling-attack-on-2a-rights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/atf-raid-on-mark-choppa-a-chilling-attack-on-2a-rights\/","title":{"rendered":"ATF Raid on Mark Choppa: A Chilling Attack on 2A Rights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">4<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the early hours of a quiet morning last month, Mark Choppa (aka Mark Manley), a Second Amendment advocate, educator, and community activist, found his home under siege by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What should have been an ordinary day began with tactical agents surrounding his home, flashbang grenades detonating, and rifles aimed at his family \u2014 including his children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is Mark Choppa?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark Choppa isn&#8217;t just any gun rights advocate. He&#8217;s a dedicated mentor and community leader who spends his days teaching firearm safety, conflict resolution, and de-escalation strategies in Baltimore schools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also coaches girls&#8217; flag football and runs workshops educating urban communities about responsible gun ownership. For Mark, the Second Amendment isn\u2019t just about owning firearms; it\u2019s about safety, education, and empowering underserved communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Raid: What Happened?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The homie Mark Choppa got raided by the ATF. <br \/>Mark has been a strong advocate for the 2nd Amendment and responsible gun ownership in the Black community in Baltimore you years.<br \/>You don\u2019t hate the ATF enough.<br \/>\ud83e\uddf5 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rxcm9rJNy3\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"atf-raid-on-mark-choppa-a-chilling-attack-on-2a-rights\" title=\"ATF Raid on Mark Choppa: A Chilling Attack on 2A Rights\">pic.twitter.com\/rxcm9rJNy3<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Kerry Slone(Stilettos&amp;Shotguns) (@thereal_SnS) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/thereal_SnS\/status\/1860484137108308244?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"atf-raid-on-mark-choppa-a-chilling-attack-on-2a-rights\" title=\"ATF Raid on Mark Choppa: A Chilling Attack on 2A Rights\">November 24, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>At 4 AM, Mark and his wife were already awake, preparing for their day as educators in Baltimore\u2019s public school system. Mark noticed agents crawling across his lawn and attempting to breach his home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite Mark announcing his presence and cooperating with authorities, the ATF still threw a flashbang grenade into the living room, disorienting his wife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Mark brought his children to safety, he witnessed agents pointing rifles at his two daughters \u2014 a 13-year-old and a 17-year-old \u2014 even though they had complied with commands. Mark described this moment as unforgivable and traumatic for his <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/police-officer-shoots-thug-rob-mothers-and-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"atf-raid-on-mark-choppa-a-chilling-attack-on-2a-rights\" title=\"ATF Raid on Mark Choppa: A Chilling Attack on 2A Rights\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"3419\">family<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Was Mark Targeted?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Mark, the raid stemmed from an anonymous tip claiming he possessed illegal firearms, including machine guns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThey were looking for illegal firearms. They were looking for machine guns. And it was said that somebody had said these things about me, that I had illegal firearms,\u201d Choppa <a href=\"https:\/\/redstate.com\/jeffc\/2024\/12\/10\/they-pointed-guns-at-my-kids-atf-raids-home-of-second-amendment-activist-and-community-leader-n2183022\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"atf-raid-on-mark-choppa-a-chilling-attack-on-2a-rights\" title=\"ATF Raid on Mark Choppa: A Chilling Attack on 2A Rights\">said<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Mark insists all his firearms are legally owned, Maryland-compliant, and registered. Despite this compliance, the ATF moved forward with extreme force, bypassing any investigation or due diligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notably, no firearms were confiscated during the raid, and Mark hasn\u2019t been charged with any crimes. The only item seized was a cell phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Pattern of Harassment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t Mark\u2019s first encounter with government interference. His community events \u2014 designed to teach firearm safety and self-defense \u2014 have faced repeated shutdowns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Authorities have threatened property owners with hefty fines and legal consequences for hosting Mark&#8217;s events, despite his full compliance with local laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe government has been shutting down my two-way events,\u201d he told Jeff Charles in a recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=F7PbkI7Ccec&amp;t=2s\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"atf-raid-on-mark-choppa-a-chilling-attack-on-2a-rights\" title=\"ATF Raid on Mark Choppa: A Chilling Attack on 2A Rights\">interview<\/a>. \u201cThey\u2019ve been shutting down my workshops, and the only thing they can say is because they received a complaint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark believes his advocacy has made him a target. His mission to normalize responsible <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/ak-47-hog-blaster\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"atf-raid-on-mark-choppa-a-chilling-attack-on-2a-rights\" title=\"ATF Raid on Mark Choppa: A Chilling Attack on 2A Rights\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"3420\">firearm<\/a> ownership in urban communities directly challenges the prevailing anti-gun narrative often imposed on underserved neighborhoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI want to normalize educated Black firearm owners in the inner city,\u201d he said. \u201cI want to put emphasis on self-defense laws and teach our youth how to be responsible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bigger Picture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark\u2019s story isn\u2019t unique. Across the country, federal agencies have shown a troubling pattern of overreach when it comes to lawful gun owners, especially those in marginalized communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What happened to Mark is a stark reminder of the dangers posed by unchecked federal power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Moving Forward<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the trauma and harassment, Mark remains undeterred. He\u2019s currently planning to open a community center focused on youth programs, self-defense training, and firearm education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>His goal is clear: to empower his community through knowledge and responsibility.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How You Can Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark is calling on supporters to help fund his legal defense. Federal agencies have vast resources, and fighting them in court is costly. You can support Mark by visiting his Instagram (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/markchoppa\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"atf-raid-on-mark-choppa-a-chilling-attack-on-2a-rights\" title=\"ATF Raid on Mark Choppa: A Chilling Attack on 2A Rights\">@markchoppa<\/a>) or subscribing to his YouTube channel (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@markchoppatv\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"atf-raid-on-mark-choppa-a-chilling-attack-on-2a-rights\" title=\"ATF Raid on Mark Choppa: A Chilling Attack on 2A Rights\">Mark Choppa TV<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark Choppa\u2019s story isn\u2019t just about a raid \u2014 it\u2019s about the constitutional rights of every American. His resilience in the face of adversity serves as a powerful reminder of why the Second Amendment exists in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more about Choppa&#8217;s story <a href=\"https:\/\/redstate.com\/jeffc\/2024\/12\/10\/they-pointed-guns-at-my-kids-atf-raids-home-of-second-amendment-activist-and-community-leader-n2183022\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"atf-raid-on-mark-choppa-a-chilling-attack-on-2a-rights\" title=\"ATF Raid on Mark Choppa: A Chilling Attack on 2A Rights\">HERE<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Second Amendment Advocate Mark Choppa&#039;s Family Targeted in Terrifying ATF Raid\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/F7PbkI7Ccec?start=2&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong><em>*** <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"atf-raid-on-mark-choppa-a-chilling-attack-on-2a-rights\" title=\"ATF Raid on Mark Choppa: A Chilling Attack on 2A Rights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy and Sell on GunsAmerica!<\/a> ***<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mark Choppa\u2019s story isn\u2019t just about a raid \u2014 it\u2019s about the constitutional rights of every American. 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