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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.

Background

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 license qualification and compliance inspections, such as for laser weaponry.^[2]^[3]^[4]

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.^[5] The agency also involved itself in preventing and apprehending gun runners and rings throughout the nation, with a notable bust occurring in 2075.^[6] However, the agency was not without corruption, as an Appalachian drug kingpin was able to utilize their contacts within the agency to deal with a corrupt police officer attempting to get them forced out of the region.^[7]

Operation Winter's End

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.^[8]

However, the investigation had not been without losses. Jennifer Lands, the fiancé of lead detective Nick Valentine, was killed.^[9] 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.^[10]

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

↑ 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."
↑ The name of the agency and real-life auspices.
↑ BADTFL regional office terminal entries#Prisoner 2AA6701
↑ BADTFL regional office terminal entries#Prisoner 4CA8712
↑ Chris Taylor interview for Vault13.net
↑ See Curtis Wilson for details.
↑ Visit with Officer Whitehead
↑ We are done
↑ Boston Bugle building terminal entries
↑ BADTFL regional office terminal entries

[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] BADTFL regional office terminal entries#Prisoner 2AA6701

[4] BADTFL regional office terminal entries#Prisoner 4CA8712

[5] Chris Taylor interview for Vault13.net

[6] See Curtis Wilson for details.

[7] Visit with Officer Whitehead

[8] We are done

[9] Boston Bugle building terminal entries

[10] BADTFL regional office terminal entries

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+|image        =BADTFL Sign.png
+|image desc   =Sign from the [[Boston]] regional office
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+|locations    =[[BADTFL regional office]]
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+|members      =Chief<br />Sergeant [[Dave Mallory]]<br />[[Willison]]<br />[[Gibbs]]<br />Agent [[Godwin]]<br />Agent [[Mitchell (BADTFL)|Mitchell]]<br />Agent [[Curtis Wilson]] (formerly)
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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.
+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]].
+==Background==
-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 SMG]]s,<ref>[[Chris Taylor interview for Vault13.net]]</ref> whereas the military was primarily concerned with [[energy weapons]].
+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 license qualification and compliance inspections, such as for laser weaponry.<ref>The name of the agency and real-life auspices.</ref><ref>[[BADTFL regional office terminal entries#Prisoner 2AA6701]]</ref><ref>[[BADTFL regional office terminal entries#Prisoner 4CA8712]]</ref>
+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> However, the agency was not without corruption, as an [[Duchess|Appalachian drug kingpin]] was able to utilize their contacts within the agency to deal with a [[Gerald Whitehead|corrupt police officer]] attempting to get them forced out of the region.<ref>[[Visit with Officer Whitehead]]</ref>
-== Appearances ==
-*[[Fallout]]
-*[[Fallout 4]]
+===[[Operation Winter's End (police task force)|Operation Winter's End]]===
-==Notes==
+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>
-On the jail terminal there is a list of inmates. One of them is Jake Redds, and the listed possessions are very similar to those from the opening scene of the "Blues Brothers" movie, down to the "23 dollars and 7 cents change" line. Another inmate by the name of Opie Hurst, whose description is very similar to that of Opie Winston from FX's Sons of Anarchy. His personal effects included "1 Leather Vest, 1 Wool Knit Cap, Motorcycle Keys". The name Opie Hurst is a combination of Opie Winston, the character, and Ryan Hurst, the actor who played him.
+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>
-==See also==
-* The real-world [[wikipedia:Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives|Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives]] on Wikipedia
+==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 [[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]].
 ==References==
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-[[Category:United States]]
+[[Category:Pre-War law enforcement]]
+[[Category:United States federal agencies]]
+[[Category:Fallout 4 mentioned-only factions]]
+[[Category:Fallout 76 mentioned-only factions]]
 [[de:Amt für Alkohol, Drogen, Tabak, Schusswaffen und Laser]]
+[[ru:БКОАНТОЛО]]
+[[uk:BADTFL]]
+[[zh:菸酒槍藥及雷射管理局]]