In a move that shocked both political insiders and everyday Americans, Tulsi Gabbard, now serving as Director of National Intelligence (DNI) under the Trump administration, declassified a chilling document from the Biden era. The document – titled the “Strategic Implementation Plan for Countering Domestic Terrorism” – lays out a sprawling government roadmap that critics say was never just about terrorism. As reported by Eirean Van Natta of the Daily Caller, this strategy was deeply intertwined with the Biden administration’s aggressive effort to reshape gun laws and potentially criminalize constitutionally protected behavior.
Ghost Guns, Magazines, and the Assault Weapons Agenda
One of the most direct takeaways from the document was the Biden administration’s stated intention to “rein in the proliferation of ghost guns,” promote “extreme risk protection orders” (commonly known as red flag laws), and ban high-capacity magazines and assault weapons. These goals were explicitly listed under a section meant to address “long-term contributors to domestic terrorism,” according to Van Natta’s report.
The plan’s language appears to equate common tools of lawful firearm ownership – such as un-serialized homemade firearms or 30-round rifle magazines – with national security threats. It’s a stunning move, one that Gun Owners of America promptly slammed as “Biden’s secret plan to eliminate the Second Amendment in the name of counterterrorism.”
Mark Smith Connects the Dots
Mark W. Smith, host of the Four Boxes Diner and a constitutional attorney, reviewed the declassified document in depth and offered sharp analysis in a recent video. He called it a “shocking blueprint for the suppression of gun rights and other core constitutional freedoms.” According to Smith, the document doesn’t just focus on criminal activity – it takes deliberate aim at non-criminal behavior that the government finds politically inconvenient.
“The real target,” Smith argued, “was law-abiding gun owners, conservatives, and people who simply want to express their love for America.” He tied the document’s logic to previous efforts like Operation Choke Point, where the Obama-era DOJ pressured banks to cut ties with firearms-related businesses.
From Patriotism to Paranoia: Targeting Symbols of Heritage
The most disturbing sections of the strategy, according to Smith, include language about identifying and monitoring iconography and phrasing used by so-called domestic extremists. This includes symbols that millions of Americans proudly display – the Gadsden flag, the Betsy Ross flag, and even Revolutionary War imagery.
Smith connected this to earlier FBI materials that also lumped patriotic symbolism under the umbrella of “militia extremism.” “They don’t want to label just the act of violence,” he explained. “They want to stigmatize the culture of lawful dissent.” If true, this represents a dangerous blurring of lines between domestic terrorism and constitutional expression.
Civil Rights Collide With Surveillance
What’s especially troubling is how the document recommends using federal law enforcement in response to “concerning non-criminal behavior.” As noted in the Daily Caller’s coverage, the strategy includes language encouraging local and federal authorities to respond not just to crimes – but to signs of future, unproven risk. That’s a slippery slope, one that deeply challenges the American legal principle of presumed innocence.
Mark Smith emphasized this in his commentary: “This isn’t counterterrorism. This is predictive policing of political viewpoints. If you’re not a criminal, but you’re simply a vocal supporter of the Second Amendment – now you’re under watch?”
A Threat to Collective Self-Defense
One of the most philosophical sections of the Biden-era plan involves a direct challenge to the idea of collective gun rights – what many see as the backbone of the Second Amendment’s militia clause. The document discusses potential strategies for targeting “private paramilitary activity,” which Smith interprets as a veiled attack on any kind of organized civilian firearm use.
“This isn’t about extremists forming compounds,” Smith said. “This could mean your local gun club. Your range day with friends. Any organized, peaceful gathering of armed Americans could be painted as a threat under this plan.”
Education or Indoctrination?
The Biden strategy also pushed for aggressive funding of “digital literacy” and “action civics.” While on the surface, these may sound like harmless educational efforts, both Van Natta and Smith argue that these initiatives are more about narrative control than teaching civics.
Smith noted the document’s suggestion that federal agencies “counter disinformation and extremist narratives online” through partnerships with tech firms and foreign organizations. “This is propaganda dressed up in the language of public safety,” Smith said. “They only want you to hear one side.”
First Amendment in the Crosshairs
While the Second Amendment is the star of this declassified show, the First Amendment didn’t escape scrutiny either. The strategic plan called for efforts to track “hate speech,” “bias-motivated crimes,” and online “disinformation.” Gabbard’s release reveals how Biden’s administration wanted to shape public speech, not just respond to threats.
As Smith explains, “You don’t have free speech if the government decides what’s true. And you don’t have the right to assemble if the government labels your viewpoint dangerous.” This raises serious constitutional alarms about whether federal counterterrorism resources were being weaponized against Americans who simply hold opposing political views.
A Global Web of Influence
Even more concerning is the strategy’s mention of international partnerships – particularly with UN counterterrorism entities and the Christchurch Call, a global initiative aimed at removing “extremist content” online. Smith warns that such multilateral agreements could erode U.S. sovereignty, especially in how Americans engage with online platforms and exercise their constitutional rights.
“Once you hand over influence to foreign governments and NGOs about what counts as extremism, you lose control of your own narrative,” Smith warned. “And Americans could find themselves censored under policies written abroad.”
The Banking Weapon: Operation Choke Point 2.0?
The strategy also outlines plans to monitor and flag financial activity associated with domestic terrorism – again, without clearly defining what qualifies. This is eerily similar to Operation Choke Point, where under President Obama, gun retailers and manufacturers were cut off from banking and credit services.
According to Smith, “This is about squeezing you where it hurts – your wallet. If they can’t arrest you, they’ll bankrupt you. They’ll label your political contributions, your credit card purchases, even your financial donations as threats.”
Sunlight Is the Best Disinfectant
Tulsi Gabbard’s move to declassify this document is one of the most significant acts of transparency in recent memory. Regardless of political leanings, Americans should demand to know how federal agencies are defining threats – and whether their own constitutional rights are at risk in the process.
Gabbard’s Director’s Initiatives Group (DIG) was created specifically to restore accountability to the intelligence community, and so far, it’s doing exactly that. By releasing this document, she’s allowed journalists, attorneys, and everyday Americans to finally see the full scope of a plan that was never meant to see the light of day.
The Path Forward: Now What?
Now that this information is public, the real work begins. As Smith noted in his closing remarks, the next step is uncovering which non-governmental organizations partnered with the government to implement these policies. Who received federal funds? Who helped write the definitions? And perhaps most importantly – what else is still hidden?
With Tulsi Gabbard now leading the charge and the Trump administration backing greater transparency, there’s real hope for shining more light into the dark corners of the federal apparatus. But one thing’s clear: what was once dismissed as paranoia is now printed in black and white.
For additional information, check out The Daily Caller article here, and the Four Boxes Diner video here.
A former park ranger and wildlife conservationist, Lisa’s passion for survival started with her deep connection to nature. Raised on a small farm in northern Wisconsin, she learned how to grow her own food, raise livestock, and live off the land. Lisa is our dedicated Second Amendment news writer and also focuses on homesteading, natural remedies, and survival strategies. Lisa aims to help others live more sustainably and prepare for the unexpected.