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Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives

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A quick definition of Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives:

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is a part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Its job is to make sure that people follow the laws about guns, explosives, and alcohol and tobacco products. It used to be called the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and was part of the Department of the Treasury. But in 2002, its law-enforcement functions were moved to the Department of Homeland Security.

A more thorough explanation:

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is a unit within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Its main responsibility is to enforce laws related to firearms, explosives, and the production, taxation, and distribution of alcohol and tobacco products.

For example, the ATF investigates cases of illegal gun trafficking, regulates the sale and distribution of alcohol and tobacco products, and ensures that businesses comply with federal laws related to these products.

The ATF was formerly known as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and was part of the Department of the Treasury. However, its law-enforcement functions were transferred to the Department of Homeland Security in 2002.

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Trismegistus

13:13

theyre close to my stats that's how i know them lol

choosingpeace

13:13

stanford harvard columbia duke wtfff

choosingpeace

13:13

uva nyu umich

sadpadresfan

13:13

I’m just tryna be like him fr fr

choosingpeace

13:13

that's crazy

ImpartialLion

13:13

Def that fulbright

choosingpeace

13:14

ohhhh

choosingpeace

13:14

i didn't even see that yep fas

lilypadfrog

13:14

why does the Fulbright have so much weight? idgi

ImpartialLion

13:14

And several pubs, and solid we. pretty awesome app

texaslawhopefully

13:14

idk I feel like that Fulbright isn't that big of a diff, there's so many countries where it is easy to get

snow

13:14

im telling yall, sictycoffees and nothim are like prime kobe and shaq

texaslawhopefully

13:14

it is prolly they just had a great overall narrative and not KJD

sadpadresfan

13:14

^

sadpadresfan

13:14

KJD 🗑️ squad

ImpartialLion

13:15

Maybe a fulbright alone isnt insanity, but pairing it with several first author pubs is sick

sadpadresfan

13:15

Besides lion ur killin jt

texaslawhopefully

13:15

yeah half tuition at CLS is fantastic

ImpartialLion

13:16

Thank you! But lowkey my page a lil fake. Withdrew from UChi after missing the II and the fact my future wife wants to leave the midwest anyways (i cant lie its mainly the first reason tho)

sadpadresfan

13:16

UChi didn’t inv u but you hit cls w half

sadpadresfan

13:16

That’s crazy haha

ImpartialLion

13:17

Honestly no clue. I missed NU waves too. Quite frankly, I think my why chicago statements were very meh

ImpartialLion

13:17

My PS and DS were sort of emotion but ended on a happy note. My why chi’s also did a little emotional stuff and I think it might’ve hurt me a bit. No clue tho🤷🏽‍♂️

Trismegistus

13:17

im pubbed in a bar association does that not mean anything wtfffff :(

sadpadresfan

13:18

@ImpartialLion: water under the bridge for you now tbh 🔥

sadpadresfan

13:18

Wonder what HLS is doing w our apps tho

texaslawhopefully

13:18

at least you're wondering lol

texaslawhopefully

13:18

I had the II and then got R'd

lilypadfrog

13:19

guys am I part of this conversation i also have a good lsat and no acceptances. I want to feel included

Trismegistus

13:19

my own alma mater straight up ignoring me too

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