ATF Phoenix (@ATFPhoenix) / X

ATF Phoenix

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ATF Phoenix

@ATFPhoenix

Official X account for the ATF Phoenix Field Division, which covers Arizona and New Mexico.

Phoenix, AZ

atf.gov/phoenix-field-…

Joined October 2016

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ATF Phoenix
@ATFPhoenix
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-…
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ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
Jun 25
#ICYMI: 65-70% of the violent crime cases the federal government prosecutes come from ATF investigations. ATF, an agency with less than 2,500 agents, partnering with state and local law enforcement, is making a major impact on reducing violent crime across the country. Watch
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US Attorney Arizona
@USAO_AZ
Jun 25
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Hector Delacruz, 36, of the Bronx, New York, was sentenced on Monday to concurrent prison sentences of 300 months and 120 months for charges related to methamphetamine distribution. A federal jury found Delacruz guilty in October 2025. @DEAPHOENIXDiv
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ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
Jun 19
ATF is proposing to simplify machine gun transfers between licensed manufacturers, importers, and dealers in two limited situations: •Demonstrating firearms to government entities •When a licensee is discontinuing business The changes reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens,
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ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
Jun 22
ATF is proposing to clarify rules for importing firearm barrels and frames/receivers with dual sporting and non-sporting use. FFLs may import them if a sporting configuration exists at the time of importation. Once lawfully imported, the parts may be used in sporting,
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ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
Jun 24
ATF is proposing to amend the definition of “importation” under GCA and NFA regulations. The changes would: •Create a parallel exclusion from import requirements for items placed in Customs Bonded Warehouses, matching the existing exclusion for Foreign Trade Zones. •Remove the
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ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
Jun 17
ATF has issued a final rule to make technical and administrative clarifying amendments to its regulations in 27 CFR parts 447 and 479 to align with recent Departments of Commerce and State regulatory changes. It clarifies which firearm‑related imports and exports now fall under
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ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
Jun 15
ATF is proposing to clarify Special Occupational Taxpayer requirements under the National Firearms Act. FFLs will owe one SOT fee per business activity (manufacturing, importing, or dealing) at each location, regardless of the number of Gun Control Act licenses held for that
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ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
Jun 12
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
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ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
Jun 11
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
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ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
Jun 10
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
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U.S. Department of Justice
@TheJusticeDept
Jun 9
🚨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
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ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
Jun 9
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
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