About this office
Kansas City Shop is a Shop of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), located at 1927 Industrial Drive, Suite #500, Liberty, MO .
ATF offices carry out federal firearms, explosives, arson, and alcohol/tobacco diversion enforcement and regulation within their assigned territory.
This office falls under the KANSAS CITY FIELD DIVISION, which coordinates ATF field and satellite offices across its region, including Kansas City Shop.
This directory tracks ATF field offices, satellite offices, and division offices nationwide. Browse other ATF offices in Liberty or across MO to find the closest location to you.
Frequently asked questions
About Kansas City Shop in Liberty, MO
This office
Where is Kansas City Shop located? +
Kansas City Shop is located at 1927 Industrial Drive, Suite #500, Liberty, MO . Use the Get Directions button above to open navigation.
What type of ATF office is Kansas City Shop? +
Kansas City Shop is classified as a Shop within the KANSAS CITY FIELD DIVISION.
What is a Shop? +
ATF offices carry out federal firearms, explosives, arson, and alcohol/tobacco diversion enforcement and regulation within their assigned territory.
What is the ZIP code for Kansas City Shop? +
The ZIP code for Kansas City Shop in Liberty, MO is .
What city and state is Kansas City Shop in? +
Kansas City Shop is in Liberty, MO.
How do I contact Kansas City Shop? +
Contact details for Kansas City Shop aren't published in this listing. Use the ATF office locator at
atf.gov or contact the
KANSAS CITY FIELD DIVISION for current phone and appointment information.
Is Kansas City Shop open to walk-in visitors? +
Walk-in policies vary by office and can change without notice. Confirm the current visitor and appointment policy for Kansas City Shop before making a trip.
What are typical ATF field office hours? +
Most ATF offices operate during standard federal business hours on weekdays, excluding federal holidays. Confirmed hours for Kansas City Shop aren't included in this listing — verify directly before visiting.
Is Kansas City Shop the same as ATF headquarters? +
No. Kansas City Shop is a Shop under the KANSAS CITY FIELD DIVISION. ATF's national headquarters is a separate office in Washington, D.C.
What is the directory ID for Kansas City Shop? +
The directory ID for this listing is c8ed358b-18d6-4ac0-bce7-8e43180e9889.
Office types & structure
What's the difference between a Field Office and a Satellite Office? +
A Field Office is typically the primary ATF presence for a metro area or state, with broader staffing and services. A Satellite Office extends a field division's coverage into additional cities, often with a smaller footprint reporting up to a field office or division office.
What's the difference between a Field Office and a Division Office? +
A Division Office serves as the administrative headquarters for an entire ATF field division, overseeing multiple field and satellite offices across a multi-state region. A Field Office is one of the offices reporting into that division.
Who runs the KANSAS CITY FIELD DIVISION? +
ATF field divisions are led by a Special Agent in Charge (SAC), who oversees all field and satellite offices within the division's territory.
What does the KANSAS CITY FIELD DIVISION cover? +
ATF field divisions oversee firearms, explosives, arson, and alcohol/tobacco diversion enforcement and regulation across a multi-state or regional area, coordinating the field and satellite offices within that territory, including Kansas City Shop.
Is Kansas City Shop a law enforcement office or an administrative office? +
It's classified as a Shop. Field and satellite offices are typically operational/investigative; division offices combine investigative oversight with administrative leadership for the region.
What agency does Kansas City Shop fall under? +
Kansas City Shop is part of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), under the KANSAS CITY FIELD DIVISION.
Is ATF part of the Department of Justice? +
Yes. ATF is a federal law enforcement agency within the U.S. Department of Justice.
Services & jurisdiction
Does Kansas City Shop handle firearms licensing? +
ATF field and satellite offices support Federal Firearms License (FFL) compliance and industry operations within their territory, though specific licensing services can vary by office. Contact Kansas City Shop directly or check atf.gov to confirm what's handled on-site.
Does Kansas City Shop issue Federal Firearms Licenses (FFLs)? +
FFL applications are processed through ATF's licensing centers; field offices such as Kansas City Shop typically support compliance inspections and industry outreach rather than initial issuance. Confirm current procedures at atf.gov.
Does Kansas City Shop handle explosives licensing? +
ATF offices support federal explosives licensing and compliance within their region. Confirm with Kansas City Shop or atf.gov whether explosives licensing services are handled at this specific location.
Does Kansas City Shop handle NFA (National Firearms Act) applications? +
NFA applications (e.g. for suppressors or short-barreled rifles) are processed centrally through ATF's NFA Division rather than at individual field offices. Kansas City Shop may support related compliance work within its territory.
Does Kansas City Shop handle arson investigations? +
ATF supports arson investigations, often in partnership with state and local fire and law enforcement agencies, within the KANSAS CITY FIELD DIVISION's territory.
Does Kansas City Shop investigate illegal firearms trafficking? +
Firearms trafficking investigation is a core ATF field function. Kansas City Shop operates within the KANSAS CITY FIELD DIVISION's investigative territory covering Liberty, MO and the surrounding area.
Does Kansas City Shop serve the general public or only licensees and industry? +
ATF offices generally serve both the public — for tips, records requests, and outreach — and regulated industry members such as FFL and explosives licensees, though the exact mix of services can vary by office.
Can I request public records from Kansas City Shop? +
Public records requests to ATF are generally handled through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request at atf.gov, rather than directly at an individual field or satellite office.
Does Kansas City Shop coordinate with state and local law enforcement? +
Yes. ATF field and satellite offices, including Kansas City Shop, routinely coordinate with state and local law enforcement on joint task forces and investigations within their territory.
How is Kansas City Shop different from a local police department? +
Kansas City Shop is a federal office. ATF enforces federal firearms, explosives, and arson-related laws, and often works alongside — rather than in place of — state and local police.
Reporting & emergencies
Can I report a firearms-related crime to Kansas City Shop? +
ATF field offices, including Kansas City Shop, accept tips related to firearms trafficking and violent crime involving firearms. For an active emergency, contact local law enforcement or 911 first.
Can I report an explosives incident to Kansas City Shop? +
For an active emergency, contact 911 first. Kansas City Shop and the KANSAS CITY FIELD DIVISION can be contacted for non-emergency reporting and follow-up on explosives-related incidents.
What should I do if I need ATF outside of Kansas City Shop's availability? +
For urgent matters outside normal availability, contact local law enforcement or 911 in an emergency, or reach ATF's national contact channels at atf.gov.
Nearby & verification
Are there other ATF offices near Liberty, MO? +
Yes. This directory lists other
ATF offices in Liberty and across
MO, within the KANSAS CITY FIELD DIVISION. Browse nearby listings to find the closest office.
How can I verify current information about Kansas City Shop? +
This listing is compiled from publicly available ATF office data. For current hours, phone numbers, and services, check the official ATF office locator at
atf.gov before visiting Kansas City Shop.