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Publications

ATF occasionally issues publications to inform the industries it regulates and the general public about the laws and regulations administered and enforced by ATF. These include guidebooks, newsletters, brochures, studies, and reports.

Document type Description Category
Report 2021 - Explosives Incident Report (EIR) [PDF - 2.2 MB]

The  Annual Explosives Incident Report (EIR) reviews bombing and  explosives related incidents  from information reported to the United  States  Bomb Data Center (USBDC) through the Bomb  Arson  Tracking  System (BATS) and  Open-Source information through  TRIPwire.   

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Explosives
Report 2020 Explosives Incident Report (EIR) [PDF - 1.99 MB]

The  Annual Explosives Incident Report (EIR) reviews bombing and  explosives related incidents  from information reported to the United  States  Bomb Data Center (USBDC) through the Bomb  Arson  Tracking  System (BATS) and  Open-Source information through  TRIPwire.   

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Explosives
Report 2023 - Explosives Incident Report (EIR) [PDF - 3.25 MB]

The annual EIR reviews bombing and explosives related incidents from information reported to the USBDC through the Bomb Arson Tracking System (BATS) and OpenSource information collected through the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP), Technical Resource for Incident Protection (TRIPwire).   

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Explosives
Report 2023 - Arson Incident Report (AIR) [PDF - 1.81 MB]

The AIR reviews arson-related incidents from data reported to the USBDC through the Bomb Arson Tracking System (BATS). 

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Arson
Report 2024 - Explosives Incident Report (EIR) [PDF - 1.62 MB]

The Annual Explosives Incident Report reviews bombing and explosives related incidents from information reported to the United States Bomb Data Center (USBDC) through the Bomb Arson Tracking System (BATS) and open-source information collected through the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP), Technical Resource for Incident Prevention (TRIPwire).

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Explosives
Regulatory Arson and Explosives Training Requests for Non-ATF Employees - ATF Form 6310.1 [PDF - 928.52 KB]

This form is for federal, state and local, military and international law enforcement personnel to apply for training conducted by ATF.

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Arson
Publication Fact Sheet - U.S. Bomb Data Center (USBDC) - FY2023 [PDF - 2.06 MB]

PDF version of the USBDC fact sheet for fiscal year 2023. USBDC collects information and intelligence about crimes involving bombings, arson and explosives to support interagency criminal cases.

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Explosives
Report 2022 - Arson Incident Report (AIR) [PDF - 4.42 MB]

The AIR reviews arson-related incidents from data reported to the USBDC through the Bomb Arson Tracking System (BATS). 

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Arson
Report 2022 - Explosives Incident Report (EIR) [PDF - 3.09 MB]

The Annual Explosives Incident Report (EIR) reviews bombing and explosives related incidents from information reported to the United States Bomb Data Center (USBDC) through the Bomb Arson Tracking System (BATS) and Open-Source information through  TRIPwire.   

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Explosives
Report 2020 - Arson Incident Report (AIR) [PDF - 5.2 MB]

The Annual Arson Incident Report (AIR) reviews arson-related incidents from data reported to the United States Bomb Data Center (USBDC) through the Bomb Arson Tracking System (BATS).

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Arson
Report 2019 - Arson Incident Report (AIR) [PDF - 3.6 MB]

The Annual Arson Incident Report (AIR) reviews arson-related incidents from data reported to the United States Bomb Data Center (USBDC) through the Bomb Arson Tracking System (BATS).

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Arson
Report 2019 - Explosives Incident Report (EIR) [PDF - 2.31 MB]

The Annual Explosives Incident Report (EIR) reviews explosives-related incidents from data reported to the United States Bomb Data Center (USBDC) through the Bomb Arson Tracking System (BATS).

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Explosives
Report 2016 - Arson Incident Report (AIR) [PDF - 3.14 MB]

The Annual Arson Incident Report (AIR) reviews arson-related incidents from data reported to the United States Bomb Data Center (USBDC) through the Bomb Arson Tracking System (BATS).

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Arson
Report 2018 - Arson Incident Report (AIR) [PDF - 6.57 MB]

The Annual Arson Incident Report (AIR) reviews arson-related incidents from data reported to the United States Bomb Data Center (USBDC) through the Bomb Arson Tracking System (BATS).

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Arson
Publication Victim/Witness Assistance Program - ATF P 3314.1 [PDF - 424.23 KB]

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is responsible for investigating and reducing federal crimes involving firearms and explosives, acts of arson, and illegal trafficking of alcohol and tobacco products. Part of ATF’s responsibilities includes providing information and assistance to victims of those crimes. Crime can have a devastating effect on victims and their families, and they may need help to cope with the impact of the violent crime. ATF Victim/Witness Specialists are available to assist you and to coordinate with other agencies in providing you with support, information, and resources that can effectively meet your needs. Last revised July 2016.

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Workforce and Mission
Report 2017 - Arson Incident Report (AIR) [PDF - 3.88 MB]

The Annual Arson Incident Report (AIR) reviews arson-related incidents from data reported to the United States Bomb Data Center (USBDC) through the Bomb Arson Tracking System (BATS).

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Arson
Report 2015 - Arson Incident Report (AIR) [PDF - 4.68 MB]

The Annual Arson Incident Report (AIR) reviews arson-related incidents from data reported to the United States Bomb Data Center (USBDC) through the Bomb Arson Tracking System (BATS).

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Arson
Report 2015 - Explosives Incident Report (EIR) [PDF - 1.91 MB]

The annual Explosives Incident Report (EIR) reviews bombing and explosives related incident and threat from information reported to the United States Bomb Data Center through the Bomb Arson Tracking System (BATS).

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Explosives
Publication 2013 - Congressional Budget Submission [PDF - 1.15 MB]

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) requests $1,153,345,000 for FY 2013, including 4,937 positions and 4,861 full time equivalents (FTE). This request includes $28,239,000 in adjustments-to-base, and program offsets of $26,894,000. The FY 2013 request also proposes a rescission of $12,400,000 in expired balances and $1,028,000 in unobligated Violent Crime Reduction Program balances. The FY 2013 request supports ATF and Department of Justice (DOJ) priorities for reducing violent crime, detecting and preventing terrorism, and enforcing federal firearms, arson, explosives, and contraband tobacco laws. These resources will allow ATF to maintain a focused operational capacity.

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Workforce and Mission
Publication 2012 - Congressional Budget Submission - Justification [DOC - 854 KB]

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) requests $1,147,295,000 for FY 2012, including 5,181 positions and 5,147 full time equivalents (FTE). This request includes $58,338,000 in adjustments to base, program improvements of $1,519,000 and program offsets of $27,334,000. The FY 2012 request supports ATF and Department of Justice (DOJ) priorities for reducing violent crime, detecting and preventing terrorism, and enforcing Federal firearms arson, explosives, and contraband tobacco laws. These resources will allow ATF to maintain a focused operational capacity- while recognizing efficiencies and cost reductions.

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Workforce and Mission
Publication 2012 - Congressional Budget Submission [PDF - 1.56 MB]

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) requests $1,147,295,000 for FY 2012, including 5,181 positions and 5,147 full time equivalents (FTE). This request includes $58,338,000 in adjustments to base, program improvements of $1,519,000 and program offsets of $27,334,000. The FY 2012 request supports ATF and Department of Justice (DOJ) priorities for reducing violent crime, detecting and preventing terrorism, and enforcing Federal firearms arson, explosives, and contraband tobacco laws. These resources will allow ATF to maintain a focused operational capacity- while recognizing efficiencies and cost reductions.

Published/Revised:

Workforce and Mission
Publication 2013 - Congressional Budget Submission - Justification [DOCX - 667.43 KB]

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) requests $1,153,345,000 for FY 2013, including 4,937 positions and 4,861 full time equivalents (FTE). This request includes $28,239,000 in adjustments-to-base, and program offsets of $26,894,000. The FY 2013 request also proposes a rescission of $12,400,000 in expired balances and $1,028,000 in unobligated Violent Crime Reduction Program balances. The FY 2013 request supports ATF and Department of Justice (DOJ) priorities for reducing violent crime, detecting and preventing terrorism, and enforcing Federal firearms, arson, explosives, and contraband tobacco laws. These resources will allow ATF to maintain a focused operational capacity.

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Workforce and Mission
Last Updated: January 15, 2026

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