Can you anonymously report someone to the ATF?

Submit a Tip Anonymous tips may also be submitted to ATF through the ReportIt® mobile app, available on both Google Play and the Apple App Store, or by visiting the ReportIt website from your computer (desktop.reportit.com) or phone (mobile.reportit.com).

Can you report someone to the ATF?

send a text to 63975 using your local field division code, click on the reportit® link that’s texted back to you, choose your language and follow the prompts to report your tip. For example, if you have a tip for the ATF Chicago Field Division, send the code “ATFCHIC” to 63975.

Why would the ATF be looking for me?

The ATF wanted persons are the result of ATF criminal investigations, often in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies, that resulted in the issuance of a federal arrest warrant. Belief that publicity afforded by the program will be of assistance in apprehending the wanted person.

What is the punishment for illegally owning a gun?

Possess without license: first offense: up to two years in prison or jail, a fine of up to $500, or both. Subsequent offense: up to two years imprisonment, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. Federal law generally prohibits anyone under age 18 from possessing a handgun (18 U.S.C.

What is the ATF called now?

In addition to the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, the law shifted ATF from the Department of the Treasury to the Department of Justice. The agency’s name was changed to Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.

Why does the ATF still exist?

As responsibility for enforcing tax laws on tobacco products and firearms are assigned to the agency over the next few decades, the agency changes to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Agency, then to the Alcohol, Tobacco, & Firearms Unit, still under IRS. In 1968 it finally becomes a free-standing bureau within Treasury.

Can the ATF raid my house?

Except for limited permit holders, any ATF officer may, without a warrant, enter during business hours the premises, including places of storage, of any licensee or permittee for the purpose of inspecting or examining any records or documents required to be kept by the law and regulations and any explosive materials …

What kind of tips can I submit to ATF?

Answer: You can submit any tip about crimes that may be happening in your communities that involve firearms, explosives, arson and violent crime. For more information on ATF’s focus areas, visit our page on What We Do.

What is ATF doing to make our communities safer?

To make our communities safer, ATF is launching a new way to collect your tips involving firearms or to provide leads to help us prevent crimes from happening.

Does ATF collect device information as part of this service?

Answer: No device information is collected by ATF as part of this service. Your identity is completely anonymous to report it® and ATF and your tip is only identifiable via a unique ID that has no connection to the device. Any information you submit is directed to ATF, who will disseminate the information to the appropriate field office.

What is ATF’s report it ® service?

ATF values your privacy and is offering this service through report it ® , a mobile app that allows you to remain anonymous.