April Firearm Tip

If you're not tracing your firearms through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives e-Trace system, you're agency is missing out on some vital statistical information. Tracing provides law enforcement agencies a historical view of the firearm from the first sale by the manufacturer or importer to the first retail purchaser.

Additionally, a trace can also link a suspect to a firearm in a criminal investigation, highlight potential traffickers and provide statistical information to your investigations unit. These are just a few of the benefits.

For more information, contact the ATF customer service office @ 800.788.7133 or log onto https://www.atfonline.gov/etrace/ to apply for your MOU and get started now!

Lastly, consider inviting your local ATF agent to make a presentation at your agency. You might be surprised at what you may not know!