Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Milwaukee Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Trafficking Drugs in Oshkosh

New VPC Study Reveals “Hidden” Gun Manufacturers Across Wisconsin

Federal Gun Manufacturing Licenses Can be Used to Evade Gun Laws, Buy Guns in Quantity at Wholesale Prices, and Undercut Restrictions on the Possession of New Fully Automatic Machine Guns

Wisconsin’s Gun Stores Have Violated Federal Law

Lost or stolen firearms at gun stores threaten people's lives.

Annual Study – Gun Death in Wisconsin – Released by Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort (WAVE) Educational Fund and Violence Policy Center

Guns Claimed 762 Lives in Wisconsin in Suicides, Homicides, and Other Firearm Deaths According to Latest Data

Appleton Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Firearms Offenses

Justice Department Announces Two Cases Involving Judicial Misconduct and Obstruction of Law Enforcement

Sens. Johnson, Grassley Demand Records from DOJ IG on J6 Confidential Human Sources

Fugitive Firearms Trafficker Captured in Mexico as Part of Operation Ripsaw

Oshkosh Man Indicted for Illegal Possession and Theft of a Firearm

Former Restaurant Owner Indicted for Arson and Related Charges

New Study – Gun Death in Wisconsin – Released by Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort (WAVE) Educational Fund and Violence Policy Center

Guns claimed 830 Wisconsin lives in homicides, suicides, and unintentional deaths, according to latest data

Federal Authorities Working With Local Partners to Local Partners to Reduce Domestic Violence in Milwaukee

U.S. Department of Justice Designates Milwaukee Under Section 1103 of the Violence Against Women Act, Prioritizing Firearms Prosecutions of Domestic Violence Offenders

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin

Remarks as Delivered

Attorney General Kaul Announces New Accelerant Detection Canine at the Wisconsin Department of Justice

52% of State’s Law Enforcement Agencies Don’t Use Federal Gun Tracking Tool

Study finds under use of free federal program which can trace illegal sources of guns.

Attorney General Kaul joins Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Uphold Federal Ghost Gun Regulations

24 AGs Argue that Ghost Gun Rule Closes Dangerous Loophole & Protects Public Safety

Update: School Incident in Village of Mount Horeb, Wis.

Milwaukee Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Pharmacy Robberies and Firearms Offenses

Dominican Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison as Member of Maritime Cocaine-Trafficking Conspiracy

Oshkosh Man Sentenced to 9 Years’ Imprisonment on Firearm Charge

Oshkosh Felon Convicted at Trial on Firearm Charge

Man Pleads Guilty to Firebombing Building

Street Will Receive Honorary Name For Wisconsin’s First Black Sheriff

"Sheriff Richard Artison" will be applied to portion of N. 9th Street near courthouse.

Federal Sweep Nets 114 Fugitives in Milwaukee

30-day U.S. Marshals operation clears 213 warrants, including 11 for homicide.

Federal Legislation Takes on Ghost Guns

The untraceable firearms have increasingly become a problem in Milwaukee and Wisconsin.

State Republicans Want More Guns

Party convention document opposes background checks, red flag laws, supports open and concealed carry without permits.

Wisconsin DOJ Hosts First Fire Investigation Course

“This course provides investigators with training and accreditation, bringing expertise in fire investigations to more communities and helping to protect public safety,” said Attorney General Kaul.

AG Kaul Highlights Arson Awareness Week

May 3, 2021

Baldwin Questions U.S. Marshall’s Role in Tosa Protests

Baldwin said U.S. Attorney should explain if Operation Legend Resources were used.

AG Kaul Joins 19-State Coalition Arguing ATF has Failed to Regulate Ghost Guns; Same Type Used in 2018 Middleton Workplace Shooting

December 17, 2020

Two Charged with Arson During Civil Unrest in Madison, Wisconsin

Protesters Describe Detention In Kenosha

Held as long as 20 hours by police, FBI. Reports of Portland-style unmarked cars patrolling city.

Attorney General William P. Barr Announced Updates on Operation Legend at Press Conference in Kansas City, Missouri

Federal “Surge” Is At Least 25 Agents

But far smaller than other cities, will not target protesters, says agent in charge.

Milwaukee Man Sentenced to Prison for Arson of Duplex

Milwaukee Man Indicted for Arson Causing Injury to a Firefighter at 40th & Lloyd Incident

City Officials Grill Police on Tactics

Still more questions on 6th and McKinley, as council, mayor disagree with police tactics.

Milwaukee Man Charged with Federal Offenses for Throwing Molotov Cocktail into Boost Mobile Store

A Female Charged with Illegal Purchase and Transfer of Firearms

Shooting at Molson Coors Left 6 Dead, Including Gunman

Law enforcement and elected officials lament the tragedy.

Glendale Couple Indicted for Illegal Firearms Possession and Drug Trafficking Offense

Wausau Man Indicted for Illegal Firearm Possession and Drug Trafficking Offense

AG Kaul Announces DCI Investigation Leads to Cocaine, Heroin and Fentanyl Trafficking Charges Against 26 People

Oshkosh Man Sentenced for Unlawfully Buying a Firearm for a Juvenile who featured it in an Instagram Post with the comment “Revealing New School Shooter Gun”

Milwaukee Woman Convicted of Unlawfully Possessing and Transferring a Firearm that was later recovered from a Convicted Felon and Shooting Suspect

Two Indiana Men Sentenced to 10 years For Armed Robbery of Swan Serv-U Pharmacy

Milwaukee Man Indicted for Bank Robbery

Questions Surround Vaun Mayes’ Arrest

Charged with plot to firebomb police, Mayes is a dedicated community worker, supporters say.

Cross Plains Gun Store Burglary Leads to Introduction of Gun Store Anti-Theft Legislation

"The legislation I am introducing today will make it harder for criminals to get their hands dangerous weapons..."

Tougher Laws Needed on Gun Stores

In one year alone, there were 377 burglaries of gun stores nationally.

Rep. Sensenbrenner Introduces the ATF Elimination Act

“Despite our country being trillions of dollars in debt, government spending continues to rise.”

Rep. Barnes, Other Wisconsin Legislators Urge Executive Action from President Obama to Prevent Gun Violence

“Our thoughts and prayers are not enough – our communities need real and immediate action to prevent the scourge of gun violence from spreading any further.”

24 Senators Urge White House to take Executive Action to Reduce Gun Violence

Urges President Obama to take “executive action that could save lives”