Topic: ATF National Firearms Examiner Academy 2010-2011

[Jodi Marsanopoli]

The application period for admission to the 2010-2011 session of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) National Firearms Examiner Academy (NFEA) has been extended. The previous deadline for applications was June 30, 2010. Due to requests from State and local laboratory systems that needed additional time to gain approval through their chain of command the application period has been extended to July 30, 2010. Should you have any questions regarding the NFEA or how to apply for admission please contact James Yurgealitis at 202-438-7014, Sheila Hopkins at 240-264-1477 or Jodi Marsanopoli at 240-264-3850.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), National Firearms Examiner Academy (NFEA) at the National Laboratory Center, Ammendale, MD, is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 NFEA training session.  The NFEA provides training for apprentice/entry level firearm and toolmark examiners from Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.  The Academy curriculum is composed of the fundamentals of firearms & toolmark examinations and serves as a basis for the trainee, under supervision, to develop into a qualified firearm and toolmark examiner.  The application deadline for the 2010 - 2011 session of the NFEA is June 30, 2010. The NFEA is planning on expanding to 2 classes over 18 months. The expansion of the program and start date for training is dependent on receipt of funding and the schedule may be adjusted accordingly. It is anticipated that the 1st class would start in October 2010.

If have questions or interested in obtaining an application packet which includes curriculum, eligibility requirements and application procedures, please contact a member of the NFEA staff.

Special Agent James Yurgealitis
NFEA Program Manager
202-438-7014
James.Yurgealitis@atf.gov

Sheila Hopkins
NFEA Training Manager
240-264-1477
Sheila.Hopkins@atf.gov

Jodi Marsanopoli
NFEA Laboratory Coordinator
Firearms and Toolmark Examiner
240-264-3850
Jodi.Marsanopoli@atf.gov