Official X account for the ATF Phoenix Field Division, which covers Arizona and New Mexico.
Phoenix, AZ
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ATF Phoenix retweeted
➡️ATF has published an Open Letter and FAQ on NFA transfers of short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, suppressors (silencers), and “any other weapons.”
➡️Still required: 4473s, NICS checks, compliance with state/local laws, and Form 20s for interstate transport of SBRs/SBSs.
More at atf.gov/news/press-releases/….
ALT ATF announces new guidance on National Firearms Act transfers for short-barreled rifles, shotguns, suppressors, and "any other weapons."
ATF Phoenix retweeted
🚨Federal Firearms Licensees: A new FFL Alert on NFA guidance is out.
Questions? Email [email protected].
ALT Notice for FFLs about updated NFA guidance now accessible on ATF.gov.
ATF Phoenix retweeted
▶️@ATFDirectorRC discusses the importance of new guidance on how ATF will treat the ownership, transfer, and transportation of certain National Firearms Act (NFA) firearms.
Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=I48Jq5KG…
ATF Phoenix retweeted
David Kapone Williams, 36, a member of the Western Hills Bloods, was sentenced to almost 28 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to RICO conspiracy. The WHB engaged in narcotics trafficking, illegal firearms possession, witness intimidation, and violence including murders in 2014 and 2015. Williams admitted his role in the May 2015 killing of a rival gang member near Tucson International Airport.
“This significant sentence is part of an over ten-year effort to hold members of the Western Hills Bloods, a violent criminal street gang, accountable for their acts of violence and intimidation which they inflicted on the citizens of Tucson,” said @ATFPhoenix Special Agent in Charge A.J. Gibes.
Read more about this ATF Phoenix and @Tucson_Police investigation at justice.gov/usao-az/pr/convi…. #WeAreATF
ALT Official ATF seal with text announcing sentencing information.
ATF Phoenix retweeted
After an @ATFPhoenix, @FBIAlbuquerque, @santafepolice, @ABQPOLICE, and @LasCrucesPolice investigation, Zachary Babitz will spend the rest of his life in federal prison for carjacking and killing an elderly man in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In August of 2024, Babitz carjacked 83-year-old Gordon Wilson, then murdered him and fled the area.
The investigation revealed that Babitz was a multi-convicted violent felon, and had been on an armed robbery spree prior to and after the murder. He was arrested in Las Cruces four days after the carjacking. Babitz pled guilty in federal court to charges including carjacking, armed robbery, and federal firearms crimes in April.
Read more at atf.gov/news/press-releases/…. #WeAreATF
ALT Mugshot of Zachary Babitz holding a sign with his name, ID number, and date taken against a height chart background.
ATF Phoenix retweeted
ATF is proposing to amend regulatory requirements to submit fingerprints and photographs with firearms applications. Currently, applicants must submit 2”x 2” passport-style photographs and either one or two fingerprint cards, depending on the application type. ATF proposes that all applicants can submit a copy of a photo ID, and just one fingerprint card. Responsible persons under the National Firearms Act would submit one fingerprint card only if needed to facilitate a background check. Read the proposal and comment by Oct. 5, 2026, at federalregister.gov/document…. #NewEra
ALT ATF proposes changes to fingerprint and photo submission rules for firearms applications.
ATF Phoenix retweeted
If you know about a crime involving arson, explosives, or a firearm, please report it to your local law enforcement agency or to ATF directly at:
📞 Phone: 1-888-ATF-TIPS (1-888-283-8477)
🌐 Online: atf.gov/atf-tips
📲 App: ReportIt® mobile app, available for android and iOS
#ATFTips
ATF Phoenix retweeted
ATF is aware of claims concerning the possible publication of data allegedly obtained during the previously disclosed cybersecurity incident involving a standalone system used in connection with CALEA. We are working with @TheJusticeDept and other federal partners to assess these claims and take appropriate actions. As stated previously, the affected system was separate from ATF’s enterprise network. ATF has not confirmed the authenticity, nature, or scope of the materials at issue.
More at atf.gov/news/press-releases/….
ALT Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announces an update on a cybersecurity incident. August 31, 2026.
ATF Phoenix retweeted
Our condolences go out to @USWFS and the family and friends of Camp Crewmember Randy Lupe, who died from a medical emergency while working the Frijoles Fire in northern New Mexico. Crewmember Lupe served in fire services for 31 years. #LODD #LastAlarm @ATFPhoenix
ALT Memorial tribute for Camp Crewmember Randy Lupe of U.S. Wildland Fire Service, Arizona. Last Alarm: August 23, 2026.
ATF Phoenix retweeted
Criminal activity in D.C. is not tolerated!
The reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of a murder has been raised to $100,000. Help the DC Safe Task Force put criminals behind bars!
Call with any information about crime in the District of Columbia: 1-877-WANTED2
ALT DC Safe & Beautiful Task Force offers cash rewards up to $100,000 for tips on criminal activity in Washington DC.
ATF Phoenix retweeted
ATF is responding to a cybersecurity incident affecting a standalone system not connected to the ATF enterprise network, ATF eForms system, or any other ATF system. The system was quickly shut down when the breach was discovered. This is an ongoing investigation.
Press release: atf.gov/news/press-releases/….
ALT ATF issues press release on response to cybersecurity incident affecting stand-alone system dated August 26, 2026.
ATF Phoenix retweeted
100 years ago today, Eliot Ness was appointed a temporary prohibition agent in the U.S. Department of the Treasury, a legacy agency of ATF.
Against long odds, he and his “Untouchables” shattered organized crime’s grip on Chicago and helped bring Al Capone to justice. A brilliant crime fighter and leader, Ness became an American icon whose story still fuels movies, books, TV shows, and comics.
Learn more about his enduring legacy at atf.gov/our-history/eliot-ne…. #WeAreATF
ATF Phoenix retweeted
Important Notices for ATF eForms Users. Please be aware, on Tuesday, 18AUG26, starting at 2315 and ending by 19AUG26\0045, the eForms system will be offline and unavailable for use.
This scheduled eForms system update is unrelated to any pending litigation. We’re posting this advance notice at the request of our industry partners to ensure regularly scheduled system maintenance can be planned for and has as little impact as possible on their operations.
ATF Phoenix retweeted
Got questions about your license, a transfer, or compliance?
We’re here to help ➡️ atf.gov/contact.
#WeAreATF
ATF Phoenix retweeted
🚨 This Week at ATF: ATF is working to stop illegal cross-border smuggling, dismantle firearms trafficking routes, solve arson cases, take dangerous narcotics off the streets, and investigate violent firearms violence using intelligence-driven investigative techniques.
➡️ Interdicted cartel-linked narcotics in Atlanta and 800 lbs of meth in Indianapolis
➡️ Seized machinegun conversion devices in North Carolina
➡️ Worked with Canadian partners to arrest cross-border smugglers
➡️ Dismantled firearms trafficking routes from Arizona to Mexico
➡️ Assisted with charges against man arrested at Trump National Golf Club in California
➡️ Partnered with local law enforcement to trace firearms in Idaho and execute warrants in Missouri and Illinois
➡️ Investigated religious facility arson, arrested alleged arsonist
ATF remains committed to removing violent criminals, arsonist, and firearms and drug traffickers from our neighborhoods. Learn more at atf.gov. #WeAreATF
ATF Phoenix retweeted
The Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) investigation that led to this 158-count indictment developed from information gathered in four previously charged federal cases.
To date, HSTF partners have executed numerous federal search warrants on social media accounts, telephones, residences, and vehicles as part of this investigation. Law enforcement agents have also seized over 100 firearms and over 125,000 rounds of ammunition in Arizona.
Read more: justice.gov/usao-az/pr/28-ch…
ATF Phoenix retweeted
USA Courchaine speaking today alongside our HSTF partners about U.S. v. Castro, et al, a 158-count indictment against 21 defendants involved in straw purchasing and gun trafficking in Arizona.
ATF Phoenix retweeted
Firearms traffickers fuel violence. The Homeland Security Task Force is taking them off the streets. Outstanding work by ATF, HSI, U.S. Border Patrol, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in dismantling multiple firearms trafficking rings and arresting multiple defendants. This is what unified law enforcement looks like. 🇺🇸 #HSTF #ATF #HSI #USAO-AZ
🔴 Watch Live Today at 1 p.m. PDT @ATFPhoenix, along with Homeland Security Task Force partners @HSIArizona @USBPChiefTCA and @USAO_AZ, announces the arrests of multiple defendants and the dismantling of several firearms-trafficking rings. youtube.com/live/4S1SALzo200… #HSTF #StopGunTrafficking
ALT News conference display
ATF Phoenix retweeted
ATF Form processing times have been notoriously slow. This chart tells a story I'm proud to share. The white line represents the average processing times across the four ATF forms Americans submit most often. It shows just how far we have come.
Thanks to dedication of our employees, the average time has dropped from 73 days in FY21 to just 18 days today. Form 4 processing has fallen from 150 days to approximately 18 days.
I'm incredibly proud of the men and women of ATF. Their hard work made this possible. We are not finished; We will keep improving and modernizing, earning the trust of the American people while staying focused on our core mission to reduce violent crime.
ATF Phoenix retweeted
ATF is proposing to clarify that “training rounds,” including inert, marking, and simulated-projectile products used for training, do not meet the statutory definition of “ammunition” under the Gun Control Act. These items are therefore not regulated under the GCA or Arms Export Control Act provided the round is not for a firearm. The change provides clear regulatory certainty for manufacturers, importers, and law enforcement suppliers. Read this proposal and comment at federalregister.gov/document…. #NewEra
ALT ATF announces proposed rule clarifying certain training rounds are not defined as ammunition under Gun Control Act.