Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF)

(U.S. government) An agency of the U.S. Department of Treasury, the ATF regulates the alcohol, firearms and explosives industry, ensures the collection of federal taxes imposed on alcohol and tobacco, investigates violations of federal firearms, explosives and tobacco laws. Contact: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Department of the Treasury; 99 New York Ave. NE, Room 5S 144, Washington, DC 20226 USA; Tel: [1] (202) 648-8500; Web: www.atf.gov.