ATF - Arson and Explosives National Repository

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
U.S. Bomb Data Center
99 New York Avenue, NE
Room 8S295
Washington, DC 20226

Toll Free: (800) 461-8841

FAX (866) 927-4570

Email: USBDC@atf.gov

ATF Hotline Telephone Numbers
Arson 1-888-ATF-FIRE
Bomb 1-888-ATF-BOMB
Report Illegal Firearms Activity 1-800-ATF-GUNS
Firearms Theft 1-800-800-3855
Firearms Tracing Center (Law Enforcement Use Only) 1-800-788-7133
(fax) 1-800-578-7223
Report Stolen, Hijacked or Seized Cigarettes 1-800-659-6242
Other Criminal Activity 1-888-ATF-TIPS

Important: Agricultural retailers or anyone who encounters a stranger or suspicious person whom you suspect is purchasing ammonium nitrate fertilizer or other agricultural products for criminal purposes, please pay attention to the person's description and attire, attempt to discreetly obtain a vehicle license number, and immediately call 1-800-800-3855 or your nearest local law enforcement agency.

Explosives Theft/Loss

Any person who has knowledge of the theft or loss of any explosive materials from their stock must report such theft or loss within 24 hours of discovery to ATF and to appropriate local authorities. (Regulations at 27 CFR § 55.30, implementing section 842(k), require that the report of theft or loss be made by telephone and in writing to ATF).

Upon discovery of any theft or loss of any of your explosive materials:


	Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives U.S. Bomb Data Center 99 New York Avenue, NE Room 8S295 Washington, DC 20226 Toll Free: (800) 461-8841 FAX (866) 927-4570 Email: USBDC@atf.gov ATF Hotline Telephone Numbers Arson 1-888-ATF-FIRE Bomb 1-888-ATF-BOMB Report Illegal Firearms Activity 1-800-ATF-GUNS Firearms Theft 1-800-800-3855 Firearms Tracing Center (Law Enforcement Use Only) 1-800-788-7133 (fax) 1-800-578-7223 Report Stolen, Hijacked or Seized Cigarettes 1-800-659-6242 Other Criminal Activity 1-888-ATF-TIPS Important: Agricultural retailers or anyone who encounters a stranger or suspicious person whom you suspect is purchasing ammonium nitrate fertilizer or other agricultural products for criminal purposes, please pay attention to the person's description and attire, attempt to discreetly obtain a vehicle license number, and immediately call 1-800-800-3855 or your nearest local law enforcement agency. Explosives Theft/Loss Any person who has knowledge of the theft or loss of any explosive materials from their stock must report such theft or loss within 24 hours of discovery to ATF and to appropriate local authorities. (Regulations at 27 CFR § 55.30, implementing section 842(k), require that the report of theft or loss be made by telephone and in writing to ATF). Upon discovery of any theft or loss of any of your explosive materials: First, call the nearest ATF office or the toll free number 1-888-283-2662 for information on the ATF office located nearest you. Second, call your local law enforcement office to report the theft or loss. Third, complete the report form (ATF Form F 5400.5) and attach any additional sheets or invoices necessary to provide the required information and mail or fax it to the ATF office located nearest you. Please complete each item, as applicable, to the best of your ability.