Report Illegal Firearms Activity
1-800-ATF-GUNS (1-800-283-4867)
Bomb Hotline
1-888-ATF-BOMB (1-888-283-2662)
Arson Hotline
1-888-ATF-FIRE (1-888-283-3473)
Other Criminal Activity
1-888-ATF-TIPS (1-888-283-8477)
Email: ATFTips@atf.gov
Firearms Theft Hotline
1-888-930-9275
Explosives Theft Hotline
1-800-461-8841
National Tracing Center
1-800-788-7133 / 1-800-578-7223 (FAX) (Law Enforcement Only)
Report Stolen, Hijacked or Seized Cigarettes
1-800-659-6242
ATF Tips - Submit a Tip
Anonymous tips may also be submitted to ATF through the ReportIt® mobile app, available on both Google Play and the Apple App Store, or by visiting www.reportit.com. The app allows users to confidentially submit tips about crimes that involve firearms, violent crime, explosives and arson.
ATF Victim/Witness Assistance Program
Visit ATF’s Victim/Witness Assistance Program page
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.
Report Employee Misconduct
To report the misconduct of an ATF employee, you will need to go to our Report Employee Misconduct page.
Theft or Loss
Report Theft or Loss of Firearms:
Please visit the How to Report Firearms Theft / Loss page for instructions.
Report Theft or Loss of Explosive Materials:
Please visit the How to Report Explosives Theft / Loss page for instructions.
Report Theft or Loss of Type 60 Coupon:
Please visit the How to Report Explosives Theft / Loss page for instructions.
Report Employee Misconduct
To report the misconduct of an ATF employee, you will need to go to our Report Employee Misconduct page.