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Operation Iron Sights, a Wichita, Kansas, violent-crime reduction operation, resulted in the indictment of 34 individual...
30/10/2026

Operation Iron Sights, a Wichita, Kansas, violent-crime reduction operation, resulted in the indictment of 34 individuals and the seizure of fi****ms connected to violent crime and illegal trafficking. This joint effort between ATF and the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Kansas, with partners from DEA, FBI, U.S. Marshals Service, Kansas Highway Patrol, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Wichita Police Department, and Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office strengthens our ongoing work to disrupt criminal networks and enhance public safety.

Read more about this operation at https://www.justice.gov/usao-ks/pr/usao-ks-atf-announces-results-operation-iron-sights.

30/10/2026

🚨 This Week at ATF: ATF and our partners disrupted major gun and drug trafficking operations, secured critical sentences for violent offenders, and advanced key shooting and arson investigations nationwide.

➡️ Oregon: 97 fi****ms seized; 17 arrested in a major drug and gun trafficking operation
➡️ Pennsylvania: Gang member sentenced to life +30 years for involvement in violent crimes, including the murder of a police sergeant
➡️ North Carolina: investigation seized drugs, guns, and stolen vehicles; multiple suspects charged
➡️ Florida: NIBIN match led to arrest of juvenile in FAMU homecoming shooting
➡️ Arizona: Guilty verdict in Diné College arson case causing $10M in damage
➡️ Illinois: ATF assisted in garage explosion investigation; suspect charged with aggravated arson

ATF remains committed to removing violent criminals and safeguarding our communities, while protecting the rights of law‑abiding Americans.

ATF Special Response Team K-9 Angie participated in her first search warrant last week in Portland, Oregon. Angie is the...
30/10/2026

ATF Special Response Team K-9 Angie participated in her first search warrant last week in Portland, Oregon. Angie is the first female in ATF's SRT Tactical Canine Program. Candidates for SRT K-9 teams participate in a rigorous six-month training program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Brunswick, Georgia, to strengthen their operational capabilities. SRT K-9 teams provide advanced search, tracking and capture capabilities and improves the operational safety of their whole team. Learn more about our tactical K-9s at https://www.atf.gov/explosives/enforcement-tools-services/explosives-detection-canines/srt-tactical-canine-program.

? Federal law, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) & (9), prevents persons who have been convicted of a felony or qualifying misdemea...
30/10/2026

? Federal law, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) & (9), prevents persons who have been convicted of a felony or qualifying misdemeanor crime of domestic violence from shipping, transporting, possessing, or receiving a fi***rm. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you’re experiencing domestic violence, help is available 24/7, free, and confidential.
National Domestic Violence Hotline:
📞 Call 1‑800‑799‑SAFE (7233) or TTY 1‑800‑787‑3224
💬 Text START to 88788 or chat live at thehotline.org.

A Detroit man admitted to shooting to kill ATF Special Agents. Terrance Markyce Davis, 34, pleaded guilty to the attempt...
29/10/2026

A Detroit man admitted to shooting to kill ATF Special Agents. Terrance Markyce Davis, 34, pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of the agents, which occurred during a heated chase with law enforcement in November 2025.

“Terrance Davis is a poster child for what ATF and its partners prioritize: identifying and apprehending serial shooters in our communities. Davis terrorized Detroit neighborhoods by repeatedly shooting into homes and vehicles. He then chose to shoot at ATF agents attempting to take him into custody. Our agents and law enforcement partners didn't back down,” said ATF Detroit Field Division Special Agent in Charge James Deir.

More at https://www.atf.gov/news/press-releases/detroit-man-pleads-guilty-to-attempting-to-kill-atf-special-agents-following-atf-led-arrest-detroit-police-and-michigan-state-police.

29/10/2026

As the smallest federal agency in the Department of Justice, ATF delivers outsized results. With a focused mission to combat violent crime, ATF leads nearly 70% of DOJ’s violent crime cases. Director Cekada explains how ATF’s work makes a nationwide impact. Watch the full interview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7x6L6O-m7w.

29/10/2026

Director Rob Cekada spoke about the collaborative effort between ATF and federal fi****ms licensees to stop gun trafficking. 6,000 fi****ms bound for Mexican cartels have been interdicted this year alone thanks to strong partnerships. Watch more at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7x6L6O-m7w.

The Department of Justice has finalized a rule allowing Federal Fi****ms Licensees to voluntarily use the FBI's National...
29/10/2026

The Department of Justice has finalized a rule allowing Federal Fi****ms Licensees to voluntarily use the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System for background checks on certain employees. NICS is a no cost tool which can ensure individuals with access to fi****ms, am******on, or manufacturing components are legally permitted to handle them, enhancing safety and supporting responsible industry practices. ATF will provide guidance to FFLs as the process is implemented. Read the final rule at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/27/2026-21920/bipartisan-safer-communities-act-of-2022-criteria-for-national-instant-criminal-background-check.

An ATF-led operation made a powerful impact in Portland, Oregon. Working with the DEA and multiple federal and local par...
28/10/2026

An ATF-led operation made a powerful impact in Portland, Oregon. Working with the DEA and multiple federal and local partners, ATF dismantled fi****ms and narcotics trafficking networks:

➡️97 fi****ms seized
➡️~195 lbs. of illicit drugs confiscated, including m**h, co***ne, crack, & fentanyl
➡️17 individuals arrested to date on charges related to gun and drug trafficking

“Violent crime is not only a threat to innocent lives but also to our way of life. By removing trafficked fi****ms and dangerous drugs from the streets of Portland, we have made a meaningful difference, most notably for the residents, students, and visitors to this community," said ATF Seattle Field Division Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Blais. "ATF remains committed to delivering measurable results and lasting public safety."

More at https://www.atf.gov/news/press-releases/atf-led-operation-targets-fi****ms-and-narcotics-trafficking-portland-oregon.

28/10/2026

ATF Chief Counsel Robert Leider breaks down how ATF reviews and analyzes the thousands of public comments submitted on proposed rules before any rule becomes final. Hear him explain the careful, transparent process during his conversation with the Second Amendment Foundation. Watch more at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcNtRcQASl4.

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