🚨 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 #WeAreATF#

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 #WeAreATF#

Our heartfelt condolences are with the @SpokaneSheriff and the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Parker Perry, who succumbed to gunshot wounds he received while responding to a domestic violence call Nov. 3. Deputy Perry served with the sheriff's office for seven years and was a K-9 officer. He is survived by his wife and two young children. #LODD# #EOW# @ATF_Seattle

Our hearts are heavy as we extend our deepest condolences to the family, loved ones, and brothers and sisters in blue of the fallen @LakewoodPDCO agent. ATF Special Agents are on scene providing support, resources, and full assistance to our law enforcement partners during this incredibly difficult and tragic time.

.@ATFHou led a coordinated multi-agency operation across East Texas this week, resulting from a 2022 firearms burglary investigation in Jasper. Seven suspects were taken into custody, with an eighth already incarcerated on an unrelated charge. “These arrests demonstrate exactly what can be achieved when federal, state, and local partners unite behind a shared mission,” said ATF Houston Special Agent in Charge Michael Weddel. “Our investigators worked relentlessly to identify those responsible and bring them to justice." Thanks to our partners from the Texas Department of Public Safety, Jasper Police Department, @USMarshalsHQ Angelina County Sheriff’s Office, Lufkin Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations-Beaumont, @FBI Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force, and the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office. More at #WeAreATF#

Did the NFA changes weaken background checks? No. Every FFL sale still requires a Form 4473 and a background check. As @ATFDirectorRC puts it, “The depth of the background check is the same.” Watch the full interview at #WeAreATF#

Our sympathies go out to the Raft River Fire Protection District and the family and friends of Firefighter Joseph Gates, who died from injuries sustained in a fire department apparatus crash. He served his community as a volunteer firefighter for less than a year. #LODD# #LastAlarm# @ATF_Seattle

BREAKING | ATF Special Agents are responding to reports of a shooting at the main U.S. Post Office in Des Moines, Iowa, to assist our law enforcement partners. Public safety remains our top priority. Information is limited at the time. Please follow @DMPolice for official updates.

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 #CrimeGunIntel# #WeAreATF#

Three Philadelphia men tied to a violent conspiracy including the murder of a carjacking victim and a potential witness, as well as roughly 30 additional carjackings, were sentenced to life in prison, while two others received decades behind bars. The case was developed thorough an investigation by the @ATFPhiladelphia, @FBIPhiladelphia, @PhillyPolice, @CBPMidAtlantic, @HSIPhiladelphia, and other partners in the Philadelphia Carjacking Task Force and prosecuted by the @USAO_EDPA. More at

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

Our deep condolences go out to @ORDeptForestry and the family and friends of Bulldozer Operator Jason Ensign, who was killed during fire-fighting operations on the Wrights Spring Fire in southern Oregon. #LODD# #LastAlarm# @ATF_Seattle

In the early hours of October 31, a fire tore through the @SenatobiaPolice station. @ATFNewOrleans Special Agent Certified Fire Investigators were on scene shortly after the fire started and determined this was a criminal act. Less than 48 hours after that determination, agents tracked the suspect to Huntsville, Alabama, and took him into custody with the help of @HSVPolice and the @MissDPS. @NDMSNews continues to lead this active investigation. If you have information, call 1-888-ATF-TIPS. #WeAreATF#

ATF Houston leads coordinated operation resulting in eight federal indictments and multiple arrests across East Texas HOUSTON - What began as a firearms dealer burglary investigation in Jasper, has resulted in a coordinated, multi-agency enforcement operation across East Texas, today. Following the June 2022 burglary at Lakes Area Pawn Shop, ATF, with assistance from state and local law enforcement partners, led an investigation that resulted in eight federal indictments. Today, law enforcement partners coordinated efforts to execute arrest warrants across Jasper, Tyler, Angelina, and Galveston counties. Seven warrants were executed, with the eighth defendant already incarcerated on unrelated charges. “These arrests demonstrate exactly what can be achieved when federal, state, and local partners unite behind a shared mission,” said ATF Houston Special Agent in Charge Michael Weddel. “Our investigators worked relentlessly to identify those responsible and bring them to justice. Today’s operation reflects our unwavering commitment to protecting East Texas communities from violent crime and the illegal trafficking of firearms.” This operation highlights the impact of strong partnerships, thorough investigative work, and coordinated law enforcement efforts.   ATF Houston recognizes the outstanding contributions of all participating agencies:   • ATF Houston Field Division • Texas Department of Public Safety • Jasper Police Department • U.S. Marshals Service • Angelina County Sheriff’s Office • Lufkin Police Department • Homeland Security Investigations-Beaumont • Federal Bureau of Investigation • Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force  •Jasper County Sheriffs Office   One investigation. Multiple agencies. A shared commitment to public safety.   If you have information concerning this or other violent crimes, contact the ATF Hotline at 1-888-ATF-TIPS (tel:+1-888-283-8477) (1-888-283-8477 (tel:+1-888-283-8477)) or email us ATFTips@atf.gov

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

📂K-9 Case Files: In April 2026, Search Enhanced Evidence K-9 Nancy assisted investigators after heavy gunfire in a Jacksonville neighborhood. Crime scene staff had already collected evidence, but the area was large and complex. Nancy resurveyed each location and found additional ballistic evidence, including fired cartridge casings that had been missed earlier. She also identified a hidden firearm inside a structure on the property. Her thorough search strengthened the investigative picture and supported follow up actions. Learn more at #TrustYourDog# @ATF_Tampa

Our condolences go out to @CherokeePolice and the family and friends of Detective Jeffrey Smith, who died from a medical emergency while pursuing a suspect. Detective Smith served with the Cherokee Tribal Police for 25 years. #LODD# #EOW# @ATFCharlotte

#ICYMI#: ATF leaders joined our law enforcement partners at #IACP2026# to highlight ATF's priorities in combating violent crime, strengthen collaboration, and showcase #CrimeGunIntel# tools. More at #WeAreATF#

.@ATFNewOrleans arrested a suspect in Huntsville, AL wanted in connection with the arson fire at the Senatobia Police Department station. ATF Special Agents were assisted by @HSVPolice Huntsville Police Department and @MissDPS Mississippi Bureau of Investigations. The investigation is being processed through the @NDMSnews U.S Attorney Office Northern District of Mississippi. This investigation remains active and ongoing with additional details to be released as they become available. Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact 1-888-ATF-TIPS (1-888-283-8477).

Three Philadelphia Men Sentenced to Life in Prison, Two Others to Decades Behind Bars, for Conspiring to Commit and Committing the Murder of a Carjacking Victim, Murder of a Potential Witness, and Approximately 30 Additional Carjackings, Related Offenses “ATF protects our communities from violent crime, and these sentences close the book on one of the most extensive and terrible carjacking rings in American history. Through the teamwork of the Philadelphia Carjacking Task Force, we brought these brazen criminals to justice. Their prison sentences should be a deterrent to those who think they can terrorize this city with carjackings, murder, and witness intimidation.” -- ATF Philadelphia Field Division Special Agent in Charge Eric DeGree @USAO_EDPA @FBIPhiladelphia @PhillyPolice See News Release ⬇️