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The '''Bureau of Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco, Firearms and Lasers''' was a specialized federal law enforcement and regulatory organization in the [[United States]] before the [[Great War]]. Among other things, '''BADTFL''' offices were responsible for issuing special permits for the civilian use of [[Combat Armor]], because this kind of equipment was designated for military and police use<ref>[[Vault Dweller's Survival Guide]]</ref>. It also issued firearms licenses and conducted firearms licensee qualification and compliance inspections.
 
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The '''Bureau of Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco, Firearms and Lasers''' ('''BADTFL''') was a specialized [[Federal government|federal law enforcement and regulatory organization]] of the [[United States of America]].
In the 21st century, [[10mm]] was the standard ammo caliber of the BADTFL, used in the [[10mm Pistol]]s and [[10mm SMG]]s<ref>[[Chris Taylor interview for Vault13.net]]</ref>, while the military was into [[energy weapons]] at that time.
 
   
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==Purpose==
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Among other things, BADTFL offices were responsible for issuing special permits for the civilian use of [[combat armor]], because this kind of equipment was designated for military and police use.<ref>[[Vault Dweller's Survival Guide]] p.5-17: ''"Combat Armor is advanced personal armor for the 22nd century police officer or military grunt. This is about the best armor a Vault Dweller is likely to see in their lifetime. Combat Armor is highly effective against most types of damage, is light weight (for it’s protective value), and is, unfortunately, not available without a special permit. Interested parties should contact the BADTFL office near them."''</ref> It also issued firearms licenses and conducted firearms licensee qualification and compliance inspections.<ref>The name of the agency and real-life auspices.</ref>
* The real-world [[wikipedia:Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives|Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives]] in Wikipedia
 
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In the 21st century, [[10mm (Fallout)|10mm]] was the standard [[ammunition]] caliber of the BADTFL, used in [[10mm pistol (Fallout)|10mm pistol]]s and [[10mm SMG (Fallout)|10mm submachine gun]]s, whereas [[United States Armed Forces|the military]] was primarily concerned with [[Energy Weapons]].<ref>[[Chris Taylor interview for Vault13.net]]</ref> The agency also involved itself in preventing and apprehending gun runners and rings throughout the nation, with a notable bust occurring in [[Timeline#2075|2075]].<ref>See [[Curtis Wilson]] for details.</ref>
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The BADTFL was actively involved in the investigation of [[Edward Winter]]. Unknown to other agencies such as the [[Boston Police Department]], Winter was working with the bureau to incriminate his associates, in exchange for immunity. Operation Winter's End was solely a distraction to make it seem that Winter was the only one under investigation.<ref>[[We are done]]</ref>
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However, the investigation had not been without losses. [[Jennifer Lands]], the fiancé of lead detective [[Nick Valentine]], was killed.<ref>[[Boston Bugle building terminal entries]]</ref> The bureau picked up intelligence of increased chatter from Winter's associates regarding the whereabouts of Lands. Seniors in the bureau decided against putting the couple in witness protection in order not to compromise the investigation.<ref>[[BADTFL regional office terminal entries]]</ref>
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==Appearances==
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BADTFL is mentioned in ''[[Fallout]]'', ''[[Fallout 4]]'' and ''[[Fallout 76]]''.
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==Behind the scenes==
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco, Firearms and Lasers, aka '''BADTFL''', is the ''Fallout Universe's'' version of the real world [[wikipedia:Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives|Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives]], aka '''ATF''', as well as the [[Wikipedia:Drug Enforcement Administration|Drug Enforcement Administration]].
   
 
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco, Firearms and Lasers (BADTFL) was a specialized federal law enforcement and regulatory organization of the United States of America.

Purpose

Among other things, BADTFL offices were responsible for issuing special permits for the civilian use of combat armor, because this kind of equipment was designated for military and police use.[1] It also issued firearms licenses and conducted firearms licensee qualification and compliance inspections.[2]

In the 21st century, 10mm was the standard ammunition caliber of the BADTFL, used in 10mm pistols and 10mm submachine guns, whereas the military was primarily concerned with Energy Weapons.[3] The agency also involved itself in preventing and apprehending gun runners and rings throughout the nation, with a notable bust occurring in 2075.[4]

The BADTFL was actively involved in the investigation of Edward Winter. Unknown to other agencies such as the Boston Police Department, Winter was working with the bureau to incriminate his associates, in exchange for immunity. Operation Winter's End was solely a distraction to make it seem that Winter was the only one under investigation.[5]

However, the investigation had not been without losses. Jennifer Lands, the fiancé of lead detective Nick Valentine, was killed.[6] The bureau picked up intelligence of increased chatter from Winter's associates regarding the whereabouts of Lands. Seniors in the bureau decided against putting the couple in witness protection in order not to compromise the investigation.[7]

Appearances

BADTFL is mentioned in Fallout, Fallout 4 and Fallout 76.

Behind the scenes

The Bureau of Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco, Firearms and Lasers, aka BADTFL, is the Fallout Universe's version of the real world Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, aka ATF, as well as the Drug Enforcement Administration.

References

  1. Vault Dweller's Survival Guide p.5-17: "Combat Armor is advanced personal armor for the 22nd century police officer or military grunt. This is about the best armor a Vault Dweller is likely to see in their lifetime. Combat Armor is highly effective against most types of damage, is light weight (for it’s protective value), and is, unfortunately, not available without a special permit. Interested parties should contact the BADTFL office near them."
  2. The name of the agency and real-life auspices.
  3. Chris Taylor interview for Vault13.net
  4. See Curtis Wilson for details.
  5. We are done
  6. Boston Bugle building terminal entries
  7. BADTFL regional office terminal entries