BATF


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BATF

abbr.
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
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Local supplier Sunde BATF is the second largest market player, specializing in the production of styrene acrylics and pure acrylics.
When he was appointed Interim Director, Jones was billed as a reformer, a straight arrow who would get to the bottom of recent BATF scandals--most particularly the Fast and Furious gunwalking debacle--and get the agency back on track.
The jury had acquitted the Davidians of the underlying felonies they were charged with using firearms to commit, and yet had convicted them of using machine-guns in the acquitted "crimes." As clearly established through later information uncovered by attorneys involved in the civil suit and supported by the documentaries, there was only one use of a machine-gun against the BATF's raiders, and its user, as BATF information showed, was quickly killed.
With help from the police and the local BATF, the researchers learned that there were several dealers in Massachusetts (as well as surrounding states) who regularly sold guns to straw purchasers, thereby helping to sustain Boston's black market in guns.
Note Kopel and Blackman: "The fall 1993 Treasury investigation into BATF conduct at Waco offers no indication that BATF raid planners were concerned about--or even discussed--how different arrest strategies might minimize the risk of possible injury or death to innocent civilians, including the children.
The California Wine Institute has persuaded the BATF to delay implementation for a further three months to allow time to solicit public opinion.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms ("BATF"), an agency of the United States Treasury Department, has wide-ranging law enforcement responsibilities, which include the investigation of crimes involving guns, explosives, and illicit drugs.
Attorney's Office, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (BATF), the U.S.
BATF director Bradley Buckles and Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Chairman Clarence W Roberts presented Mount Vernon with historic permits for the distillery.
Seven agents of the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (BATF) were assigned to keep tabs on the skinhead supporters at the trial of Aryans Nation leader Richard Butler in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, a couple of weeks ago.
For formulations that range from juice drinks for kids and adults to tropical-style beverages and fortified and functional drinks, H&R's new four-pack of flavors includes: Natural Apple Flavor WONF, Lemon Meringue Type Flavor, Natural and Artificial Lotus Plum Type Flavor (BATF Natural), and Natural Mint Type Flavor.
In 1977 he wrote to the Department of the Treasury's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (BATF), asking that they consider placing warning labels on alcoholic beverages.