Legal Definitions - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms

BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND FIREARMS

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) is a federal lawenforcement agency responsible for enforcing laws related to alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and explosives.

Examples of the ATF's responsibilities include:

• Investigating and preventing the illegal use and trafficking of firearms
• Regulating the sale and distribution of alcohol and tobacco products
• Enforcing laws related to explosives and arson

For example, if someone is caught selling firearms illegally, the ATF would investigate and take action to prevent further illegal sales. Similarly, if a company is found to be selling tobacco products to minors, the ATF would take action to enforce laws related to the sale and distribution of tobacco products.

These examples illustrate how the ATF works to ensure public safety by enforcing laws related to alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and explosives.