This program is designed to enhance the origin and cause investigative skills of the public service fire investigator. The goal of this course is to provide fire investigators with the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to systematically determine the origin and cause of a fire and to be able to present these findings to a prosecutor and to a jury in all subsequent judicial proceedings.  It involves the in-depth study of fire dynamics, fire chemistry, electrical fire causation, burn pattern analysis and fire scene documentation. Instruction will be presented through classroom lectures and practical exercises. The curriculum involves fire scene processing with an emphasis on the practical applications of scientific knowledge. Students are required to process fire scenes utilizing the Scientific Method and “team concept” as well as prepare technical reports documenting their findings for use in court proceedings as an expert witness. A written test is administered at the completion of the course, as well as a final practical exercise, and a mock trial which is designed to prepare the student to testify as an expert witness. In order to cover the amount of material required for this course, completion of work assignments and studying after classroom hours will be necessary. The course is delivered at the ATF Fire Programs & Training Branch located at the National Center for Explosives Training & Research (NCETR) on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama.

This application must be completed by any Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) who intend to change the business and/or mailing address of an active license and certify compliance with the provisions of the law for the new address.

This form is used to obtain permission to temporarily or permanently move your registered NFA machinegun, short barreled rifle or shotgun, or destructive device interstate.  Persons other than qualified Federal firearms licensees (FFL) or government agencies are required to obtain this permission.

Federal Firearms Licensee Theft/Loss Report.

This form is to be used by a State to certify to the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) that it has established a qualifying mental health relief from firearms disabilities program that satisfies certain minimum criteria under the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007.

This form is used by ATF to determine if any environmental impact statement or environmental permit is necessary for the proposed operation.

This form should be used by Federal Firearms Licensees who require additional space while filling out ATF Form 3310.11, Section C - Description of Firearms.

This is a sample finger print card (FD-258) that is used when applying for a Federal Firearms License.  This card can be order from the ATF Distribution Center online or by calling (703) 870-7526 or (703) 870-7528.

*This form is to request approval to make a NFA firearm.  A making tax liability may be incurred.