Atf

[ESU]

What is the basic job of the ATF?

[bhanson]

Originally posted by ESU
What is the basic job of the ATF?

ATF are the governments tax collectors. The oversee bootlegging (Alcohol) Cigarette tax stamps (Tobacco) and firearms (NFA of 1934, GCA of 1968, etc)

They don't admitt that but that was the reason they were created. They are the original "revenoor's."

[greenlead]

Actually, it is now known as ATFE. Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.

[jaunt10]

i thought it was now known as BATF? when did it change?

[woah]

actually, the full initials are BATFE but they officially have kept it as ATF

[greenlead]

sorry, I forgot the "B".

[Group9]

Originally posted by jaunt10
i thought it was now known as BATF? when did it change?

When they were moved from the Treasury Department to the Department of Justice in early 2003.

[autosear]

ATF are the governments tax collectors. The oversee bootlegging (Alcohol) Cigarette tax stamps (Tobacco) and firearms (NFA of 1934, GCA of 1968, etc)

They don't admitt that but that was the reason they were created. They are the original "revenoor's."

That's a secret?...that a (until recently) Treasury Department bureau, that evolved from a division of the Internal Revenue Service, is interested in collecting taxes?

[john2190]

ATF are the governments tax collectors. The oversee bootlegging (Alcohol) Cigarette tax stamps (Tobacco) and firearms (NFA of 1934, GCA of 1968, etc)

They don't admitt that but that was the reason they were created. They are the original "revenoor's."

Actually, the ATF doesn't collect taxes anymore. That is the job of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau I believe. Here is the web address:http://www.ttb.gov/index.htm

[Switchback]

The BATF has evolved greatly from the days of its inception. What they did when the agency was created and what they do now has changed a great deal. They are a great agency with a rather broad enforcement responisbility. It's one of the few agencies I would consider switching to... not that I would even consider switching agencies.

[txinvestigator1]

Alcohol

Tobacco

Firearms.

Who is bringing the chips?

[eff-bee-eye]

The ATF is one of the few LEA's that I am very interested in applying to. I heard a rumor that they may be opening up their 1811 vacancy on 10/01/04 for the next fiscal year....anyone else heard anything on this? Their vacancy has been closed for a while.

[JBT]

ATF are the governments tax collectors. The oversee bootlegging (Alcohol) Cigarette tax stamps (Tobacco) and firearms (NFA of 1934, GCA of 1968, etc)

They don't admitt that but that was the reason they were created. They are the original "revenoor's."

That description hurts a little. Actually the 1811s, do not deal with the tax side, that is the Inspectors. The 1811s concentrate on the violations of NFA and GCA-firearms/explosive cases, as well as arson. Also work closely with the locals, including on drug and gang task forces, violent crime initiatives, and firearm/narcotic interdiction programs, and this just scratches the surface. Actually a rather broad array of fun to have. It is by far the best federal LE agency to work for. :D

[JBT]

The ATF is one of the few LEA's that I am very interested in applying to. I heard a rumor that they may be opening up their 1811 vacancy on 10/01/04 for the next fiscal year....anyone else heard anything on this? Their vacancy has been closed for a while.

Keep an eye on the USAJobs web site or call you local ATF Division office and speak to the recruiter. They should be able to fill you in on any upcoming announcements or TEA Exams.

[corporal716]

Alcohol

Tobacco

Firearms.

Who is bringing the chips?

Sounds like a weekend at a friend house. :D