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Attorney at Law
Elizabeth Chatelain
Founder · Zeroed In Legal Solutions, LLC
Beth Chatelain is a Louisiana-licensed attorney and the founder of Zeroed In Legal Solutions, LLC. With over three decades of legal experience in government service and firearms regulations, her career reflects a commitment to turning complex legal matters into clear, usable insight for the people she serves.
Beth's twenty-two year career with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) included serving as Division Counsel for divisions around the country, the Deputy Chief of the Leadership & Professional Development Branch and as the Legal Instructor at the National Academy. She is a trusted advisor on complex legal matters involving federal firearms laws and regulations having managed domestic and international legal issues for criminal, civil and administrative matters for decades.
She has designed and delivered hundreds of hours of basic and advanced training, earning the U.S. Attorney General's Distinguished Service Award, the ATF Director's Award and the Chief Counsel's Professional Development Awards for her training. Prior to ATF, Beth served for 14 years as an Assistant District Attorney in New Orleans and in private practice representing businesses and individuals. Today, she and the team provide broad range compliance-driven legal consulting services to FFLs, manufacturers, importers, individuals, and attorneys.
Attorney at Law
Patricia Fox
St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana
Trish brings over forty years of legal expertise to Zeroed In Legal Solutions, LLC. Her practice is based in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. She holds a B.A. from Rice University, a J.D. from Loyola University School of Law, as well as an LL.M. in Energy and Environmental Law from Tulane University School of Law.
Throughout her distinguished career, Trish has served as a public defender in the 22nd Judicial District, litigated in both state and federal courts, and contributed as faculty at Loyola's clinical education program as well as Southeastern Louisiana University's business law department. She has also led continuing legal education seminars in voir dire and trial strategy, reflecting her commitment to professional development.
Trish's extensive litigation experience, instructional acumen, and deep understanding of the judicial landscape enhance Zeroed In's client-focused approach, providing compliance-driven legal consulting and empowering professionals with practical, scalable solutions in ATF compliance, firearms law, and broader regulatory matters.
FoRMER ATF IOI - REGULATORY SPECIALIST
Paul Freese
Personal Defense Solutions
Paul Freese is a retired Senior Industry Operations Investigator (IOI) from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), bringing more than twenty years of firearms‑regulatory experience to Zeroed In. During his ATF career in the Dallas Field Division, Paul conducted complex firearms and explosives inspections, trained new investigators, served as Acting Area Supervisor, and provided certified expert testimony in federal court on ATF Form 4473 and industry operations.
Before joining ATF, Paul spent over a decade with the Dallas Police Department, including assignment to the joint ATF/Dallas PD Violent Crime Task Force targeting gang‑related firearms and narcotics trafficking. His work resulted in federal prosecutions and extensive courtroom testimony.
Since retiring, Paul continues to support the firearms industry through his consultancy, assisting applicants and licensees with FFL applications, compliance reviews, operational updates, and real‑time regulatory guidance. He also holds a Type 07 Manufacturer FFL, giving him direct insight into the daily challenges faced by licensees.
Former ATF IOI · REQULATORY SPECIALIST
Ernie Lintner
Firearms Compliance Solutions, LLC
Ernie Lintner is a United States Air Force veteran who gained 11 years of experience as a municipal and state law enforcement officer prior to joining the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). During his 20-year career with ATF, Ernie served in various roles, including as an Industry Operations Investigator (IOI) in the field, Specialist and Acting Branch Chief in the National Firearms Act Branch (NFA), IOI supervisor, and as a training supervisor. Ernie is a former FFL and SOT holder.
Ernie was assigned to the FBI NICS Section for several years, making him very familiar with the NICS process, including interpreting and applying criminal history records, appealing NICS denials, and the Voluntary Appeal Files (VAF).
In addition to conducting field operations inspections of FFLs, Ernie has extensive experience with the NFA, including trial preparation and testimony. He is also well-versed in firearms classifications and identification. Ernie also has experience in the development and delivery of firearms related education.
Firearms, TECHNICAL & Security Expert
Richard Vasquez
Rick Vasquez Firearms, LLC
Rick Vasquez is a nationally and internationally recognized firearms and security expert with over 45 years of experience. He has worked with prominent organizations, including the United States Marine Corps, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and Diplomatic Security. At the ATF Firearms Technology Branch (FTB), Rick served as the Assistant Branch Chief, and Branch Chief, where he wrote the first Standard Operating Procedures for FTB, in addition to firearms rulings and preparing briefs for Congress. Rick has also developed firearms identification courses, and reviewed/approved ATF firearms rulings issued by the ATF FTB.
Rick began his career as a United States Marine in 1974, and was trained as an armorer and advanced gunsmith. After leaving the Marine Corps, he joined the U.S. Department of State and later ATF, where he served as a Firearms Enforcement Officer.
Rick has been recognized many times for his contributions to the field, including receiving a public service award from the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia and the ATF Distinguished Service Medal.
Strategic Advisor
Edgar Domenech
Federal Firearms Regulation & National Security
Edgar's distinguished 29-year career in government and private sectors encompasses senior leadership with the U.S. Departments of Treasury and Justice as the Deputy Director & Chief Operating Officer of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF) and as the New York City Sheriff - serving as the city’s chief civil law enforcement officer, head of the enforcement division and the New York State Court System.
In one of the highest profile law enforcement leadership roles in America post 9/11, he guided the immense organizational shift as the ATF moved from the U.S. Department of Treasury to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Edgar served a three-year term as Deputy Director with considerable distinction. He worked closely with the U.S. Attorney General, State Attorneys, District Attorneys, and international, national, state, and local law enforcement leaders to improve security, mitigate threats, and combat violent crimes.
Edgar's work reduced organized crime, and he brought gang leaders, gun traffickers, drug rings, and a wide range of violent criminals to justice. He has experience in risk management and threat assessment and has been recognized for inspiring security, law enforcement, and public servants to do what is right and to get it right the first time.
Edgar received his MS, National Security Strategy, from the National War College. He is a former member of the United States Government Senior Executive Service and is also a recipient of the Presidential Meritorious Rank Award.
Currently, Edgar is an adjunct professor for Georgetown University.
