ATF Philadelphia

Official account for ATF's Philadelphia Field Division, covering the state of Pennsylvania. Contact 888-ATF-TIPS

[ATF Philadelphia @ATFPhiladelphia]

Your call could save a life!
Providing Gun Crime, Arson, or Explosives tips is easy and can be ANONYMOUS.
➡️ 1-888-ATF-TIPS (1-888-283-8477)
➡️[email protected]
➡️https://t.co/O0msnFsYeA.
➡️In Pa., text “ATFPHI” to 63975 & click the reportit® link that is texted back.
#ATFTips

[Project ChildSafe @ProjChildSafe]

This #GunStorageCheckWeek, take a moment to ask yourself: When was the last time I made sure my firearm was stored securely and out of reach? Then, physically check.

Don’t know where to begin? We have the resources to help: https://t.co/thot4kVRV0

[Project ChildSafe @ProjChildSafe]

#ICYMI, it’s day two of #GunStorageCheckWeek, and now is the time to Make Sure It’s Secure®.

Start with a quick review of your own firearm storage habits. When you’re done, pass this along to someone you care about. 💛
https://t.co/JjUR8UPia8

[ATF Philadelphia @ATFPhiladelphia]

Dangerous CRIMINALS are STEALING GUNS from CARS.
Don’t leave a gun in a parked car unless it’s LOCKED in a SAFE.

If you must store a firearm in your vehicle, take the following steps:
• Always check—and double-check—that firearms are unloaded.
• Use a secure storage device that keeps the firearm out of sight.
• Avoid leaving firearms unattended for extended periods.
• Remove the firearm from the vehicle and return it to secure home storage as soon as you arrive home.

Consider using a lockable gun case or lock box in your vehicle, preferably one secured to the vehicle itself to prevent theft.

Resources for secure firearms storage in your vehicle:
https://t.co/JnYTVUxsqm

#SafeGunStorage

[Project ChildSafe @ProjChildSafe]

Safety is a habit, just like locking your car or turning off the stove when you’re done using it.

Practice secure storage in your home with the help of our Gun Storage Check Module: https://t.co/AQAyLjqh1g

[NSSF—The Firearm Industry Trade Association @NSSF]

Secure storage helps protect lives. 🔒

This #GunStorageCheckWeek, review your storage practices, explore your options, and enter for a chance to win a security device. ✅

https://t.co/JqFSrqQYNa

#MakeSureItsSecure #GunOwnersCare

[NSSF—The Firearm Industry Trade Association @NSSF]

We lock up valuables like jewelry…why not firearms?

A stolen watch might get sold. A stolen firearm could be used in a crime.

This Gun Storage Check Week®, review your storage practices, explore secure options & enter for a chance to win a security device. 🔒

https://t.co/0HwAhKT5UE

#MakeSureItsSecure #GunStorageCheckWeek

[WDPAnews @WDPAnews]

A Butler man was sentenced to 84 months in prison on his conviction of possessing firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon. @ATFPhiladelphia @PAStatePolice
https://t.co/eafD6ZVo1N

[ATF Philadelphia @ATFPhiladelphia]

SECURE FIREARM STORAGE
…protects your FAMILY from accidents or misuse, and helps prevent suicides.
…protects your COMMUNITY from crimes committed with stolen guns.

• CABLE LOCK: Can be used on most firearms, allows for relatively quick access in an emergency, and provides basic protection from theft.
• GUN CASE: An affordable option to conceal, protect, or legally transport a registered firearm.
• LOCK BOX: Integrated locking mechanisms provide reliable protection and allow for legal transport outside the home.
• ELECTRONIC LOCK BOX: Prevents unauthorized access and allows only the individual with the code to access the firearm.
• FULL-SIZE AND BIOMETRIC GUN SAFES: Provide protection from theft and environmental damage while allowing safe storage of multiple firearms.

Learn more at: https://t.co/r2pQZ6oWxy

#SafeGunStorage

[ATF Philadelphia @ATFPhiladelphia]

Sale and manufacture DANGEROUS ILLEGAL EXPLOSIVES is a CRIMES punishable with up to 10 years in FEDERAL PRISON.

Report dangerous activities to ATF tip line at 888-ATF-TIPS (283-8477), [email protected], https://t.co/QqqPdRM6KC, text “ATFPHI” to 63975, or ReportIt® app

More at: https://t.co/8RH2IM1pDK

[ATF Philadelphia @ATFPhiladelphia]

Gun Storage Check Week: 1-7 June

STOLEN GUNS are CRIME GUNS

@ATFPhiladelphia Provides Tips for Safe Storage to Protect Your Community

ATF Special Agents have seen this pattern repeatedly: unsecured firearms stolen from lawful owners, recycled through violent offenders, and used again and again to commit serious crimes.

While agents work every day to identify shooters, trace firearms, and disrupt criminal networks, many cases share a troubling starting point: a firearm that was stolen before it was ever used in a crime.

Read the whole story here:
https://t.co/WP7ipRJTdx

#SafeGunStorage

[Project ChildSafe @ProjChildSafe]

Here’s a #securestorage reminder from @TopShotChris: the real flex is responsibility. 💪

A quick storage check goes a long way to help prevent unwanted access. Learn about your secure storage options and stay tuned for #GSCW, starting tomorrow: https://t.co/tToZZZ1U1z

[ATF Philadelphia @ATFPhiladelphia]

Four Luzerne County Men Charged in Machinegun Trafficking Conspiracy

“Firearms trafficking puts guns into the hands of the criminals who strike our communities.

In this case those firearms included weapons designed to prevent their tracing, an illegal machinegun, and dangerous machinegun conversion devices that switch handguns into automatic fire weapons.

Working with our law enforcement partners and using ATF’s unique capabilities, we helped expose this dangerous enterprise dangerous enterprise and will continue to work together to keep our Commonwealth’s communities safe from the dangers of firearms trafficking.”

Eric DeGree, Special Agent in Charge ATF Philadelphia Field Division

@FBIPhiladelphia @MDPAnews

See News Release ⬇️

[U.S. Attorney MDPA @MDPAnews]

US Attorney Brian Miller held a press conference today announcing the arrests of four individuals involved in machinegun trafficking.
@ATFPhiladelphia @FBIPhiladelphia
https://t.co/E9wencRftk

[ATF HQ @ATFHQ]

#ICYMI: The ATF just opened its new Forensic Crime Gun Intelligence Laboratory on @WichitaState campus.

The FCGIL is a true force multiplier for law enforcement combining DNA analysis, latent fingerprints, firearm examinations, serial number restoration, and intelligence support all under one roof. This integrated approach dramatically speeds up investigations and delivers the critical leads needed to take violent gun criminals off the streets. Every hour matters in the fight against gun violence. This new facility strengthens the evidence and helps us hold accountable those who harm our communities.

Read more at https://t.co/88VjQ9evAX. #WeAreATF

[ATF Philadelphia @ATFPhiladelphia]

ATF Explosives Detection K-9s set the national standard and will deploy for #FIFAWorldCup2026 security.

These elite teams detect explosives, firearms, ammunition, and accelerants, protecting fans, players, and officials at major events nationwide and internationally.

#FIFAWorldCup #WeAre26 #WeAreATF

[ATF Philadelphia @ATFPhiladelphia]

Ever considered becoming a federal agent? Now is the time to join!

New agents qualify for up to a $60,000 signing bonus and experienced law enforcement professionals can receive up to $25,000 to transfer.

Tackle violent crime involving firearms, arson, and explosives.

Enjoy full case ownership from scene to courtroom plus elite opportunities in specialized skills like Certified Fire Investigator, Bomb Technician, or K-9 Handler.

Learn more at https://t.co/mpPxfC2sHl….
#ATFJobs

[ATF HQ @ATFHQ]

ATF is amending regulations to remove the triplicate submission requirement for the attestation when importing plastic explosives on Form 6. Current processing no longer needs three copies, making this an outdated paperwork burden. The change eliminates unnecessary duplication while keeping all substantive importation requirements in place. Read the final rule at https://t.co/F2Z3NG6N8q. #NewEra

[ATF Philadelphia @ATFPhiladelphia]

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Investigate firearms trafficking, arsons, and explosive incidents while managing cases end-to-end in a dynamic federal role.
Competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and real community impact await.
Do you have what it takes to be an ATF Special Agent?
Find out at https://t.co/fI2Ho1AMXB.
#ATFJobs

[ATF HQ @ATFHQ]

ATF is issuing a final rule to formally codify National Instant Criminal Background Check System checks as part of the National Firearms Act approval process for individuals making NFA firearms. This aligns the regulations with existing statutory requirements and ATF’s long-standing operational practice. Read this final rule at https://t.co/RwOzsthJEv. #NewEra

[Department of War 🇺🇸 @DeptofWar]

This Memorial Day, we honor the service and sacrifice of the brave Americans who gave their lives for this great nation.

We will never forget their courage, their devotion, and the freedoms they fought to defend.

[U.S. Department of Justice @TheJusticeDept]

This Memorial Day, the Justice Department honors and remembers the brave men and women whose sacrifices secured the freedoms we cherish as a nation. Their courage and legacy will never be forgotten.