ATF wants to take my guns away. False: ATF supports the firearms industry & works to promote lawful gun ownership. ATF makes the gun laws. False: Congress makes federal gun laws; ATF enforces them. ATF has a national gun registry. False: ATF is strictly prohibited by law from having a national gun registry. ATF retains the revenue from NFA taxes. False: NFA taxes are deposited in the Federal Treasury. None of the funds to ATF.  ATF conducts gun background checks. False: The National Instant Background Check System (NICS) is maintained & operated by the FBI.

ATF is committed to reducing violent crime & preventing criminals from acquiring firearms.