How much does the ATF cost?
In fiscal year (FY) 2020, ATF had 5,082 employees, including 2,653 special agents and 760 industry operations investigators. Its FY 2020 enacted budget was approximately $1.4 billion.
How successful is the ATF?
Fast Facts. ATF closed 6,251 cases that were recommended for prosecution in previous years up to and including FY 2020. ATF has 9,403 active explosive licensees and permittees and 130,525 active federal firearms licensees. ATF conducted 5,827 firearm compliance inspections in FY 2020.
Is ATF a federal agency?
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is the federal agency primarily responsible for administering and enforcing the criminal and regulatory provisions of the federal laws pertaining to destructive devices (bombs), explosives, and arson.
How is ATF funded?
As an agency within the Department of Justice (DOJ), ATF is funded through an annual appropriation in the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) Appropriations Act. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) administers the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).
How much is a SOT a year?
Special (Occupational) Tax Rates Under the NFA
| CLASS OF TAXPAYER | ANNUAL FEE |
|---|---|
| 1 – Importer of Firearms (Including “Any Other Weapon”) | $1000 |
| 2 – Manufacturer of Firearms (Including “Any Other Weapon”) | $1000 |
| 3 — Dealer of Firearms (Including “Any Other Weapon”) | $500 |
What is the best FFL to get?
The Type 07 FFL is the most powerful and popular FFL to get. With it you can do everything a Type 01 FFL can (buy, sell and repair firearms) plus manufacture guns and ammo. When you add a Class 03 SOT to this license you can also make NFA items like silencers and even machine guns!
Is ATF anti gun?
False: ATF supports the firearms industry & works to promote lawful gun ownership.