Firearm Trafficking & Illicit Trade Arms Investigations
Course Description:
Gun crime suppression tactics are often conducted in a reactive manner by seizing firearms after a violent crime has been committed. Historically, firearms are also seized after enforcement activity related to narcotic operations. While these types of seizures are important, it has become increasingly necessary to proactive target criminals involved the illegal distribution of firearms.
In-depth case law will be presented covering the various state and federal firearm law violations that can be used to proactively target criminals. It is imperative that officers have a true understanding of the elements each firearm law offense to ensure a successful prosecution.
This two-day training course will focus on conducting controlled purchases of firearms utilizing confidential informants and undercover officers. The participants will receive information on various types of common street weapons, pricing, and possible modifications.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Identify the need for Firearm Trafficking Investigations
- Interpret Firearm Tracing Data (State Specific)
- Identify Key Firearm Trafficking Terms
- Initiate Firearm Trafficking Investigations
- Identifying & Interviewing Trafficking Targets
- Undercover Firearm Purchases
- Online Firearm Purchases
- Identifying and Collecting Digital Firearm Evidence
Prerequisites: None
Course Length: 2 Days/ 16 hours
Who May Attend: Law Enforcement, Corrections, Military