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Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

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

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is a group of people who work for the government to make sure that people follow the laws about guns, alcohol, and tobacco. They investigate when people break these laws and try to stop bad things from happening, like explosions or fires. The leader of the ATF is chosen by the President and approved by the Senate, and the people who work for the ATF are called Special Agents. They often work with local police to keep people safe. One big thing the ATF did was investigate a group of people who were making illegal guns in Texas, which led to a big fight and a long standoff.

A more thorough explanation:

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is a federal law enforcement agency that investigates violations of federal firearm, alcohol, and tobacco laws. The ATF's mission is to protect the public from crimes involving firearms, explosives, arson, and the diversion of alcohol and tobacco products. They also regulate lawful commerce in firearms and explosives and provide support to law enforcement, public safety, and industry partners.

The ATF Director, who is nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate, leads the ATF. ATF Special Agents conduct most of the ATF's activities. The U.S. Code establishes the ATF and directs it to investigate criminal and regulatory violations of federal firearms, explosives, arson, alcohol, and tobacco smuggling laws. The ATF often works with local law enforcement agencies.

For example, the ATF investigated David Koresh and his cult, the Branch Dravidians, in Waco, Texas, in 1992. The ATF investigated the Branch Dravidian's illegal production of machine guns and assault rifles. When ATF agents attempted to raid Koresh's compound, a two-and-a-half-hour-long gunfight ensued, and four ATF agents lost their lives. After a 51-day standoff, cult members set the compound on fire, and the ATF seized the compound.

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shaquilleoatmeal
17:50
slightly helpful! Not much info on the substatus changes for BU though
i don't have a sub status but i was only marked complete like two weeks ago
cause they wanted me to send another transcript
is that wake forest a from last cycle i am so confused
shaquilleoatmeal
17:51
@jackfrost11770: oo interesting - I first went complete 10/25 and now the sub 11/5
shaquilleoatmeal
17:51
wonder if they'll ask for me for more info but can't think of what it would be
17:54
berk…..
shaquilleoatmeal
17:58
what about berk
18:01
i need wave
shaquilleoatmeal
18:04
call them and demand one
@shaquilleoatmeal: did you get double app complete on sub status or just one
letsseehowitgoesnow
18:11
shaq i got that for BU
shaquilleoatmeal
18:13
@Eminatorcookieeater: just one
shaquilleoatmeal
18:14
@letsseehowitgoesnow: lfg!
shaquilleoatmeal
18:14
@Eminatorcookieeater: did you get one or double??
Just one sadly
letsseehowitgoesnow
18:15
I doubt it means anything. I applied like 2 weeks ago lol
letsseehowitgoesnow
18:16
Actually nvm. I don’t have that lol
shaquilleoatmeal
18:17
@Eminatorcookieeater: I think it's still a good sign, seems like we're one stage away from a decision rolling out which is a good thing, whether an A, R, or WL lol
shaquilleoatmeal
18:17
all obviously based on that reddit post which might not be accurate
Exactly at least something is happening haha
shaquilleoatmeal
18:19
lfg just got a vandy interview
Dkk
18:26
Nice, I should get that app in.
Dkk
18:26
Good motivation.
shaquilleoatmeal
18:28
@Dkk: get that app in man, c'mon
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18:29
1.5 hours bitches
[] baddestbunny
18:32
but who’s counting?
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