US Firearms Trace Data, 2012-2015

A key component of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' (ATF) enforcement mission is the tracing of firearms on behalf of thousands of Federal, State, local and foreign law enforcement agencies. Firearms trace data is critically important information developed by ATF. ATF has prepared state-by-state reports utilizing trace data which is intended to provide the public with insight into firearms recoveries.<br><br>***Microdata: Yes Level of Analysis: State Variables Present: Yes File Layout: .xslx Codebook: No Methods: No Weights (with appropriate documentation): No Publications: No Aggregate Data: Yes