There are a lot of different government departments and organizations some would say too many. One of the most misunderstood is the ATF the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (Explosives was added later, which is why it's not ATFE). A lot of people know about this organization, and it appears in many different TV shows and movies, but it's never really made clear what exactly it does. Some people don't think it should do anything. They agree with the ATF Should Be a Convenience Store Patch a 7-11 for all your smoking, drinking, and shooting needs!
This Biker Sayings patch reads A T F Alcohol Tobacco Firearms Should be a convenience store not a government agency.? Really, though, the ATF doesn't have that much to do with a law-abiding person, even one who likes to drink or smoke. What they're mainly concerned with is the unlawful use or manufacture of firearms and explosives. They also deal with arson and bombings. Finally, they investigate cases related to the illegal buying and selling of alcohol and tobacco products. They're the department that issues Federal Firearms Licenses to those who want to own weapons to those who want to sell guns and ammunition. The ATF was created in 1972.
The ATF isn't a government agency that many people interact with, but if you feel like it shouldn't be an agency at all, add one of these stock patches to your jacket and let everyone know how you feel. It measures 4 by 1.75 inches and can be either sewn or ironed on.
