Videos tagged with ATF Investigations

Buying ammunition online creates a comprehensive digital trail encompassing IP addresses, device information, purchase history, and shipping details. This data is retained by retailers, payment processors, shipping carriers, and potentially shared with government agencies through systems like FinCEN's Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). State-level regulations in places like California and New York further mandate the recording of ammunition purchases, creating extensive government databases. This information can be queried by law enforcement for investigations without requiring a warrant, raising significant privacy concerns for consumers.

This video details how online ammunition purchases create a comprehensive digital trail that can be accessed by law enforcement. It explains that data captured includes IP addresses, device information, purchase details, and personal information. Financial institutions log transactions, and analytics platforms aggregate this data, potentially leading to Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) filed with FinCEN. Shipping carriers also maintain detailed records of hazardous material shipments, including ammunition, which can be requested by agencies. Furthermore, some states maintain their own ammunition purchase record systems, which can be integrated into national databases. The video emphasizes that this data is retained long-term and can be queried by agencies like the ATF and FBI without a warrant in certain circumstances.

This video highlights the NSSF's ATF Matching Reward Program, designed to aid ATF investigations into gun store thefts. The program offers dollar-for-dollar matching of ATF rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for firearm thefts. In cases involving violence, the NSSF may double its reward contribution. Special Agent in Charge Steven Gerido from the ATF Nashville Field Division discusses the partnership.