What does BATF mean in INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) is a law enforcement agency within the United States Department of Justice that is responsible for protecting our communities from crimes involving firearms, explosives, arson and other alcohol and tobacco-related criminal activities.

The ATF has been around since the late 1700s. Initially known as the Office of Indian Trade in 1789, it was established by Congress to regulate trade with Native Americans on defense-related goods and items requiring federal approval. In 1927 Congress transferred regulatory duties from another federal agency to the ATF, giving it its current name and role.

Complaints about any suspected violations regarding firearms can be reported directly to your local ATF field office or by calling their toll-free hotline at 1-800-ATF-GUNS (1-800-283-4867). The hotline is monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Based on your complaint's information provided ATF will investigate the violation as needed.

ATF works to prevent illegal gun use through programs such as licensing firearm manufactures and dealers; conducting background checks on prospective purchasers; providing education programs; fostering research into smarter gun technology; enforcing laws related to illegal production or importation; maintaining partnerships with local law enforcement agencies; and developing data systems to track legally produced guns and ammunition across state borders.

Yes. All federally licensed firearm retailers must record all handgun sales in an Acquisition & Disposition Record (Form 4473). That form is then submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation via Interstate Identification Index Central Gun Registry along with a copy sent to an ATF Field Office for monitoring purposes. Long gun sales are only recorded locally by each retailer per state regulations but not submitted to an electronic database.

Upon successful completion of a National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) background check required for purchasing firearms from federally licensed retailers individuals receive notification that they have cleared or "passed" this check. This indicates that no disqualifying factors were found in their record which prohibit them under federal law from owning or possessing said firearm(s).

If you have received Notice From the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms (ATF) informing you that your application for purchase/transfer has been refused due do to noncompliance with applicable federal law it is best practice to seek out legal counsel immediately as this could potentially involve serious criminal penalties if not resolved properly.