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social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > key organizations (criminology) > Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
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Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives  

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  • The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is a federal law enforcement agency within the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) charged with administering and enforcing federal laws related to the manufacture, importation, and distribution of firearms and explosives. [Source: The Social History of Crime and Punishment in America: An Encylopedia; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives]

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