ATF Atlanta

Official account for ATF's Atlanta Field Division, covering the state of Georgia. 1-888-ATF-TIPS or [email protected]. Information is not collected from here.

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ATF’s National Integrated Ballistic Information Network has generated more than 1.2M leads from ~7.7M pieces of ballistic evidence. In FY 2025 alone, 418 NIBIN locations generated 193K+ new investigative leads offering a faster, smarter way to link shootings and disrupt violence. Learn how law enforcement agencies are using #NIBIN to bridge cases across jurisdictions and solve more shootings at https://t.co/Zbqb9GYfyA. #CrimeGunIntel #WeAreATF

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Reducing violent crime doesn’t mean going after the firearms industry or law-abiding gun owners. @ATFDirectorRC: violent offenders “need to be separated from the law-abiding community.”

Watch the full interview at https://t.co/PahqmtkNa8. #WeAreATF

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🚨 ATF is hiring Industry Operations Investigators! ATF IOIs help safeguard communities by conducting inspections, supporting investigations, and working with the firearms and explosives industries to ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations. ATF has openings at multiple locations across the country.

Interested in a career with purpose? Go to https://t.co/l0SspohnPT to learn more, or apply today at https://t.co/FGKvvonh7c. This job announcement closes Nov. 16 or after 1,000 applications are received. #ATFCareers #NowHiring

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🔬 Happy National STEM Day! At ATF, STEM professionals help advance criminal investigations through forensic science, engineering, biology, chemistry, fingerprint analysis, firearms examination, and more.

Ready to make an impact through science and technology? Learn more about STEM careers and internships at ATF at https://t.co/uT5yvjk6mI. #NationalSTEMDay #ForensicScience #ATFCareers

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🚨 This Week at ATF: ATF and our law enforcement partners arrested firearms burglars, helped secure the extradition of a major drug trafficking leader, investigated an arson targeting a police station, uncovered an illegal firearms trafficking operation, secured conviction for kidnapping conspirators, and disrupted a network manufacturing and selling machine gun conversion devices.

➡️Mississippi: Investigated an arson at a police station, leading to the arrest of a suspect in Alabama
➡️Texas: #HSTF investigation led to the arrests of seven suspects connected to a 2022 firearms dealer burglary
➡️Arizona: Co-founder of an online group that manufactured and sold machine gun conversion devices sentenced to federal prison
➡️New York: ATF and partner investigation resulted in the extradition of an Ecuadorian drug trafficking leader to the United States to stand trial
➡️Texas: Search warrant execution led to the seizure of 175 firearms and an unregistered machine gun from a suspected FFL firearms trafficker
➡️Michigan: ATF investigation led to the convictions of five defendants involved in a violent kidnapping and robbery conspiracy targeting a family member

ATF remains committed to removing violent criminals, firearms traffickers, and drug traffickers from our communities, while protecting the rights of law-abiding citizens. Learn more at https://t.co/PgIuazAsEM. #WeAreATF

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Is ATF scrolling through 4473s to build a list of gun owners? No. ATF doesn’t have access to FFLs’ 4473s if they are still in business. @ATFDirectorRC explains how a firearms trace actually works.

More at https://t.co/Hfd2ykGQJn. #WeAreATF

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When the court ruled, ATF asked one question: How do we, within our authorities, expand the benefits of this ruling to the American people? @ATFDirectorRC explained on the Armed Citizen podcast. More at https://t.co/z4Adi6UyIi.

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About three years ago, NFA forms could take up to 14 months to process. Today? Less than 24 to 48 hours on average for several types of forms. @ATFDirectorRC sat down with the Armed Citizen podcast to discuss how ATF cut the wait. Watch the full interview at https://t.co/MXRhitqxUf.

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MACON, Ga. — Brandon Joshua Mallory, who was wanted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ Atlanta Field Division, has been captured. ATF had offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to his arrest. #atf

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.@ATFDirectorRC spoke about the collaborative effort between ATF and federal firearms licensees to stop gun trafficking. 6,000 firearms bound for Mexican cartels have been interdicted this year alone thanks to strong partnerships. Watch more at https://t.co/dvUawHNAj6. #StopGunTrafficking

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#DYK? Federal law, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) & (9), prevents persons who have been convicted of a felony or qualifying misdemeanor crime of domestic violence from shipping, transporting, possessing, or receiving a firearm. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you’re experiencing domestic violence, help is available 24/7, free, and confidential.
National Domestic Violence Hotline:
📞 Call 1‑800‑799‑SAFE (7233) or TTY 1‑800‑787‑3224
💬 Text START to 88788 or chat live at https://t.co/XaYPCBnmo0.

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.@TheJusticeDept has finalized a rule allowing Federal Firearms Licensees to voluntarily use the @FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System for background checks on certain employees. NICS is a no cost tool which can ensure individuals with access to firearms, ammunition, or manufacturing components are legally permitted to handle them, enhancing safety and supporting responsible industry practices. ATF will provide guidance to FFLs as the process is implemented. Read the final rule at https://t.co/rLF8dd0s5L.

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As the smallest federal agency in the Department of Justice, ATF delivers outsized results. With a focused mission to combat violent crime, ATF leads nearly 70% of DOJ’s violent crime cases. @ATFDirectorRC explains how ATF’s work makes a nationwide impact. Watch the full interview at https://t.co/dvUawHNAj6. #WeAreATF

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ATF Chief Counsel Robert Leider breaks down how ATF reviews and analyzes the thousands of public comments submitted on proposed rules before any rule becomes final. Hear him explain the careful, transparent process during his conversation with @2AFDN. Watch more at https://t.co/BSmJGB5uMk. #NewEra

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Listen to @ATFDirectorRC explain how and why ATF developed its updated NFA guidance. In this interview with Brandon Herrera, the Director discusses ATF’s approach, the factors considered, and how the guidance supports clarity and consistency in accordance with the law. #WeAreATF

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Chief Counsel Leider explains how Congress writes the laws that often set broad standards that agencies must interpret and implement through rulemaking. In his conversation with @2AFDN, he breaks down how ATF applies these legal frameworks in carrying out its mission. Watch the interview at https://t.co/BSmJGB5uMk. #NewEra

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Ensuring every American has a clear, lawful path to remain protected under the updated NFA guidance is a priority. @ATFDirectorRC says the ATF guidance is designed to provide clarity and ensure the rights of all law-abiding gun owners are upheld. #WeAreATF

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U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro: “I don't care if it’s grandma or a dirt bag. You lie on the application, it’s a crime.” More at https://t.co/ITGrc0F1l1. #StopGunTrafficking @USAO_DC

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🚨Ready to make a real impact? ATF Special Agents protect American communities from violent crime fueled by illegal firearms, explosives, and arson.

➡️New agents can earn a $60,000 hiring bonus.
➡️Experienced agents transferring in can receive up to a $25,000 bonus.

Learn more at https://t.co/ylv9gnYZgd. #ATFJobs #NowHiring #Careers

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U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro explains what a straw purchase is and why it is a federal crime. ATF and partners will continue to pursue those who traffic firearms to those who can’t legally have them. More at https://t.co/ITGrc0F1l1 #DontLieForTheOtherGuy #CrimeGunIntel @USAO_DC