ATF is a law enforcement agency in the United States’ Department of Justice that protects our communities from violent criminals, criminal organizations, the illegal use and trafficking of firearms, the illegal use and storage of explosives, acts of arson and bombings, acts of terrorism, and the illegal diversion of alcohol and tobacco products.

Each office houses staff with specialized expertise to help you address questions or concerns regarding violent crime, federal firearms licensing and regulation, federal explosives licensing and investigation and arson investigations. To find the ATF office closest to you, please use the filterable list below.

Oct 6, 2021 · The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is the Federal agency primarily responsible for administering and enforcing the criminal and regulatory provisions of the Federal laws pertaining to destructive devices (bombs), explosives, and arson.

Feb 18, 2022 · ATF protects the public from crimes involving firearms, explosives, arson, and the diversion of tobacco products; regulates lawful commerce in firearms and explosives; and provides worldwide support to law enforcement, public safety, and industry partners.

Its responsibilities include the investigation and prevention of federal offenses involving the unlawful use, manufacture, and possession of firearms and explosives; acts of arson and bombings; and illegal trafficking and tax evasion of alcohol and tobacco products.

Oct 4, 2024 · ICE's HSI uses its unique immigration and customs legal authorities to protect the U.S. from all illegal activity with a border nexus. Kansas City Interdiction (KCI) BEST targets a wide array of transnational criminal activity.

Nov 18, 2024 · This case is being conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Harlingen Office in coordination with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). On Dec. 4, Brett McGinnis, from Ormond Beach, Florida, plead guilty before U.S. District Judge Micaela Alvarez.

3 days ago · The raids are being carried out with ICE; the U.S. Marshals Service; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; the Drug Enforcement Administration; FBI and other federal agencies ...

Nov 8, 2021 · Alongside the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), HSI and CBP identify, target, and investigate the financing, transportation, and communications methods employed by firearms procurement and smuggling networks in an effort to disrupt and dismantle their illegal gun trafficking operations.

4 days ago · U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, along with the Drug Enforcement Agency, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives collaborated on “enhanced targeted ...