Investigative Discipline

Firearms Investigation

Tracing, ballistics, and trafficking investigations

Resources for firearms investigators — covering ATF eTrace, ballistic evidence, ghost guns, straw purchases, and firearms trafficking investigations. Includes legal framework for federal firearms violations.

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Educational Resource: These materials are provided for educational purposes and professional development. They do not constitute legal advice, agency policy, or a substitute for consultation with legal counsel, a prosecutor, or your agency's training authority. Laws, court decisions, and agency policies vary by jurisdiction and change over time. Verify legal authority applicable to your jurisdiction before taking official action.

Foundational Resources

Firearms Investigation Foundational Guide
In Development
Firearms Trafficking Investigation Guide
Planned
Supervisor Checklist — Firearms Unit
Planned

Practical Tools

ATF eTrace Reference Guide
In Development
Ballistic Evidence Documentation Checklist
Planned
Ghost Gun Investigation Reference
In Development

Legal Considerations

Federal Firearms Violations — Legal Overview
In Development
Case Law Center
Available

Resources in this discipline are updated as new materials are developed and reviewed.

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