I definitely agree with this statement. I finally finished it (some weeks ago) and while I enjoyed it there is a great deal of stuff in the book that doesn't especially add to the story. I think the book would've moved a great deal quicker if they just trimmed out a good deal of Henry as a young kid (yeah i get it, he likes firearms ).It needed another pass through the editor's hands to trim the fat.
My impression ( as always could be wrong ) is that it was Janet Reno Ex Attorney General.
Hoplophile
From the bits and parts I've read, it's as distasteful as The Turner Diaries and I can't imagine John Ross' ATF inspections (he is an FFL, right?) aren't a bit awkward.
Not my cup of tea.