Our sympathies go out to Rostraver Central FD and the family and friends of Safety Officer John 'Billy' Bunardzya, who died from a medical emergency after responding to a call. He served as a volunteer for 20 years. #LastAlarm #LODD ATF Philadelphia

Our condolences go out to the Ekron Fire Department and the family and friends of Sergeant Richard Givan, who died from a medical emergency while on duty. He served his community as a volunteer firefighter. #LODD #LastAlarm ATF Louisville

In the NFCTA, ATF investigations revealed a variety of channels for the illegal diversions from lawful firearm commerce. The largest were unlicensed dealers & straw purchasers, followed by stolen guns, online marketplaces & social media platforms. More at atf.gov/firearms/natio….

.U.S. Department of Justice submitted a new rule to the Federal Register to update the definition of what it means to be “Engaged in the Business” as a firearms dealer. The rule seeks to provide clarity on who must obtain an FFL. More at atf.gov/news/pr/justic…. #StopGunTrafficking

Today, the Justice Department has announced the “Engaged in the Business” Final Rule – an updated and clear definition of who must obtain a license and conduct a background check before selling firearms.

🔗: justice.gov/opa/pr/justice…

Marcus Lejon Williams, 45, of Missoula, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. He was found to be distributing meth from a source in California through the mail and had firearms. He admitted to having been 'in the game' for 25+ years making up to $130K a year. #ATF

BREAKING NEWS: ATF Philadelphia Field Division is providing assistance at shooting scene in the Parkside section of Philadelphia. Please send all media inquiries to Philadelphia Police Department.

BREAKING: ATF Special Agents have responded to a Minnetonka, Minn., incident involving Hennepin Sheriff where two deputies were wounded in an exchange of gunfire during a planned warrant. Official details have and will continue to be released by the sheriff's office.

An ATF Seattle & partner investigation led to a 20-year sentence for a former Guam police officer for trafficking meth & unlawful possession of firearms after he was found in possession of 25 lbs. of meth, $146,728 cash, 12 guns & 5,918 rounds of ammo. atf.gov/news/pr/former…

Cristyan Jose Gonzalez-Carrillo, 37, of Bozeman, admitted to illegally exporting firearms he bought in Montana to individuals in Mexico. He was sentenced today to federal prison. #StopGunTrafficking

Dontrell Nance, 25, pled guilty to kidnapping and brandishing a firearm during the Benton Harbor Dunham's Sporting Goods store robbery where over 120+ firearms were stolen. PR: justice.gov/usao-wdmi/pr/2…

Our condolences go out to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Jermyius Young, who succumbed to injuries he received in a vehicle crash. Deputy Young was a U.S. Army Reserve veteran. ATF Nashville #LODD #EOW

Our condolences go out to the Northeast Miss. CC and the family and friends of Chief of Police William Anderson Sr., who suffered a medical emergency while working extra hours at an NJCAA Basketball game. ATF New Orleans #LODD #EOW

ATF Director Steven Dettelbach met with ATF Special Agent Certified Fire Investigators at the IAAI International Training Conference in Las Vegas this week. ATF is the primary federal law enforcement agency tasked with investigating commercial arson. #WeAreATF

#DYK ? ATF investigations reveal that unlicensed dealing by private individuals accounts for almost 41%, while straw purchasing from FFLs makes up nearly 40% of all firearm trafficking channels. Read more in the NFCTA Vol. Three at atf.gov/firearms/natio…. #StopGunTrafficking

The Student Citizens' Academy were able to spend some time with K9 Babs and her handler, learning what an important crime fighting tool Babs' nose is - especially since she can detect over 19,000 kinds of explosives combinations. Learn more here! --> atf.gov/about/explosiv…

REWARD: ATF is offering a reward for information on a deadly fire in Lexington that claimed the life of Fire Captain Ronnie Metcalf. Anyone with information should contact ATF at 1-888-ATF-TIPS.

Happy #NationalRoboticsWeek ! #DYK that ATF bomb technicians rely on robotics to support investigations & training exercises like Raven's Challenge? #STEM is unlocking endless possibilities in the world of robotics. More at atf.gov/careers/forens… & atf.gov/careers/agent-…. #ATF

Suspect Arrested in Arson at Burlington Office of Senator Sanders justice.gov/usao-vt/pr/sus…

A Sacramento man was charged with the distribution of fentanyl and being a felon in possession of a firearm in an ATF San Francisco & LE partners investigation. For more information click: justice.gov/usao-edca/pr/s…