ATF Promises a Blast at ThrillerFest!
Terrorism, Weapons, Bombs and Intelligence are great fodder for thrillers today. So, we're bringing in the experts to feed the curiosity of our readers and provide authors with the real scoop.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) will be our distinguished guest at ThrillerFest 2008.
Supervisory Special Agent Joseph Green of New York City's ATF field office will discuss the role the ATF plays in protecting America from threats, both
foreign and domestic.
Several Special Agents will demonstrate the weapons and tools the ATF uses in day-to-day operations. See and handle weapons used by law enforcement plus confiscated street guns and trafficking handguns! Learn about explosives and more! Get answers straight from the experts. (Hover cursor over weapons for identification.)
- Handle weapons and tools used by law enforcement such as:
- M-24 sniper rifle
- AR-10 sniper rifle
- Colt M-4 (tactical version of an M-16).
- SL-6 (37mm drum gun for gas rounds or rubber pellets)
- TASER™ (Thomas A. Swift's Electric Rifle)
- Sig Sauer P226 or 229 in 40 caliber and much more
- Pictures below!
- See and handle confiscated street guns and various trafficking handguns such as:
- Mac-10 with a silencer
- Pictures below!
- Learn about explosives.
- Discuss the real threats we face daily.
- Meet the Special Agents.
- Get answers from the experts.
Don't miss this terrific opportunity. Register for ThrillerFest today.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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