Official X account for the ATF Phoenix Field Division, which covers Arizona and New Mexico.
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Jun 9
We all have the right to celebrate, and the duty to stay alert. While you’re out celebrating America’s 250th birthday, remember, if you see something, say something.
One tip can keep our community safe. Learn more at: dhs.gov/see-something-say-so…
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Don't Lie for the Other Guy! International travelers are advised not to engage in straw purchasing, illegal buying of firearms for prohibited persons. With enhanced penalties, we're committed to preventing gun trafficking risks at FIFA World Cup 2026™. #FIFAWorldCup2026 #WeAreATF
ALT Three people watching multiple sports games on TV in a bar, with a message warning that buying a gun for someone who can't legally own one is a crime.
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ATF is proposing to allow individuals who make NFA firearms by altering existing firearms to use the original manufacturer’s markings instead of adding redundant ones. Since the original serial number and markings already meet statutory and regulatory requirements, this eliminates duplicative markings. The proposal codifies ATF’s prior variance practice for consistent, clear guidance. Read the proposal and comment at federalregister.gov/document…. #NewEra
ALT Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announces proposed rule allowing makers to adopt certain markings for National Firearms Act firearms.
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ATF’s Forensic Crime Gun Intelligence Laboratory is breaking new ground by specializing in the recovery of DNA from fired cartridge cases. While NIBIN has long linked shooting scenes across jurisdictions, new techniques created by ATF’s forensic biologists extract DNA and generate investigative leads through CODIS. Identifying persons of interest and connecting crimes, even across different firearms, is a powerful fusion of NIBIN and DNA and is a major advancement in solving violent gun crime. At full capacity, the lab will be able to analyze DNA from approximately 12,000 cartridge cases per year.
ATF is hiring forensic biologists to join the fight against violent crime! Learn more at atf.gov/careers/forensic-bio…. #CrimeGunIntel #ATFJobs
ALT Gloved hands holding forensic evidence gathering tools and a fired cartridge casing with text about ATF hiring forensic biologists in Wichita, Kansas.
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ATF Phoenix retweeted
🚨The @COPSOffice has released nearly $700 Million in grant Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) to support law enforcement. The released NOFOs include the COPS Hiring Program (CHP) and several other grant programs that:
🔵Support the hiring and retention of sworn law enforcement officers,
🔵Keep school students safe,
🔵Promote the health and safety of our nation’s law enforcement personnel,
🔵Keep communities safe by providing active shooter training, and
🔵Provide critical technology resources through congressionally designated projects.
"This is another key step in the Trump Administration’s mission to make America Safe Again — and one that will support our nationwide effort to reduce crime in every zip code." -Acting Attorney General @DAGToddBlanche
Read more: justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-d…
ALT Justice Department Encourages Communities to Apply for Nearly $700M in Grants to Support Law Enforcement Around the Country
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ATF is proposing a technical update to amend the language in its subset of regulations under the Arms Export Control Act to match the terminology already used in the State Department’s U.S. Munitions List. Aligning these definitions would reduce ambiguity for Federal Firearms Licensees, Federal Explosives Licensees, and defense‑industry stakeholders. Read the proposal and comment at federalregister.gov/document…. #NewEra
ALT Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives proposes defining component terms under the Arms Export Control Act.
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ATF Director Robert Cekada addressed attendees at the Association of State Criminal Investigative Agencies Spring Conference in Phoenix, June 8. He emphasized ATF’s role in helping states investigate and solve violent crime, particularly through the use of ATF’s unique tools, including NIBIN, eTrace, and the new Forensic Crime Gun Intelligence Lab in Wichita, Kansas, which all help law enforcement bring criminals to justice. #WeAreATF
ALT ATF Director Robert Cekada addresses attendees at the 2026 ASCIA Spring Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.
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ATF is proposing to eliminate the requirement that NFA applicants send a copy of their application and Responsible Person Questionnaire (ATF Form 5320.23) to their local Chief Law Enforcement Officer. This longstanding requirement has faced repeated legal challenges and has not delivered meaningful public safety benefits. The change would simplify the process for law-abiding applicants. Read the proposal and comment at federalregister.gov/document…. #NewEra
ALT Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives proposes removing CLEO notification requirement under the National Firearms Act.
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Join the fight against violent crime by investigating firearms, arson, explosives, and more. New agents receive up to a $60,000 signing bonus. No prior law enforcement experience required, recent graduates and early career professionals are encouraged to apply today at usajobs.gov/job/871099300. #ATFJobs
ALT Back view of a an ATF Special Agent trainee during a run at the ATF National Academy. ATF is hiring Special Agents with up to a $60,000 signing bonus.
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Protecting communities, one investigation at a time. ATF's Certified Fire Investigators are highly trained specialists who provide expertise and guidance on fire origin and cause determinations, violent crime investigations involving arson and arson-for-profit, as well as provide expert testimony in the courtroom. Learn more about these specialized ATF Special Agents at atf.gov/careers/certified-fi….
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ATF Director Robert Cekada addressed attendees at the 94th Annual Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Long Beach, California, yesterday. The director explained to the @usmayors during the Criminal and Social Justice Standing Committee session how ATF partners with local and state law enforcement agencies to keep their communities safe, including how they can leverage ATF’s new crime gun intelligence lab in Wichita. ATF continues to provide access to tools like NIBIN, eTrace, and other cutting edge crime gun intelligence techniques to reduce violent crime and prevent illegal firearms smuggling.
ALT ATF Director Robert Cekada (far right) at a table with other speakers during the Criminal and Social Justice Standing Committee session.
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Across America, violent crime is down, with 2025 marking the largest single-year percentage decline on record. Behind those numbers is investigative work. ATF turns crime guns into actionable intelligence, generating leads that help law enforcement identify shooters, dismantle trafficking networks, and stop the next violent act before it happens. That’s our mission: To relentlessly focus on violent criminals while protecting the rights of law-abiding citizens by safeguarding lawful commerce.
More at whitehouse.gov/releases/2026…. #GunViolenceAwarenessDay
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ATF Director Robert Cekada sat down with @CarlHigbie to discuss major reforms at the agency. Promising a focus on criminals and not law-abiding gun owners. Watch the clip ⬇️
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ATF is proposing to allow married couples to file a joint application as makers and/or transferees of NFA-regulated firearms. This would eliminate the current need for spouses to create a legal trust to jointly possess NFA firearms, reducing legal costs and administrative burdens. Under joint registration, transfers between spouses would not trigger a separate NFA transfer, creating a simpler, lower-cost option for law-abiding married couples. Read the proposal and comment at federalregister.gov/document…. #NewEra
ALT Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives proposes joint firearm registration for spouses under the National Firearms Act.
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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 atf.gov/careers/special-agen…. #ATFJobs
ALT ATF is hiring Special Agents, offering up to $60K signing bonus for new special agents with additional bonuses for experienced agents transferring.
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Multiple @ATFPhoenix Field Division special agents are at the fire scene in the 2600 block of Fairway Drive in Las Cruces. An ATF Certified Fire Investigator is also enroute to provide assistance to our local law enforcement officers. Please direct all media inquires to @LasCrucesPolice.
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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 federalregister.gov/document…. #NewEra
ALT ATF announces removal of triplicate filing for importing plastic explosives effective June 5, 2026.
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ATF is issuing a final rule to update its NFA regulations to match changes made by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which lowers the tax remittance rate for certain NFA firearms. This update simply brings the regulatory text in line with current law. Read the final rule at federalregister.gov/document…. #NewEra
ALT ATF announces changes to National Firearms Act tax remittance effective June 10, 2026.
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