USA Today had a very interesting article about the Federal Government, particularly the ATF, and the agency’s use of sting operations; most interesting is the backlash the ATF is now receiving from the Federal Judiciary. Check it out, it is worth the read:
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/05/29/atf-stash-house-sting-backlash/9719403/