A Message From ATF
ATF is extremely pleased to announce that we have completed a 5-month project to procure and install a new FFLAlert notification system and we will again be providing the FFL community with time-sensitive, official information to assist FFLs in the prevention of thefts of firearms, provide FFL related disaster preparedness information and other administrative notifications.
FFLAlerts will now be sent utilizing ATF's Broadcast Emergency Alert Communications Outreach Network (BEACON) system using the Everbridge platform. BEACON can transmit FFLAlerts with carefully selected information to a phone number through a text-to-speech voice message, a text capable number or an email listed for FFL responsible person(s). Notifications are sent between 10 a.m. Eastern Time and 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
Emails ATF FFLAlert will have an email address of noreply@everbridge.net.
Text messages will start with "ATF FFLAlert" and will come from a 5-digit short code of either 88911 or 89361. Other government agency public safety messages may also come addressed from the same 5-digit short codes. Text messages may have a link to retrieve the complete contents of the message depending on their length.
Telephone notifications will show a caller ID of 202-648-9999. They will begin with "this is an official message from the Bureau of Alcohol. Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives."
If you have questions about FFLAlerts or the validity of these messages, you can go to www.atf.gov or contact your local ATF field office.