About this office
New Orleans III (IO) FO is a IO Field Office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), located at One Galleria Boulevard, Suite 1700, Metairie, LA .
ATF offices carry out federal firearms, explosives, arson, and alcohol/tobacco diversion enforcement and regulation within their assigned territory.
This office falls under the NEW ORLEANS FIELD DIVISION, which coordinates ATF field and satellite offices across its region, including New Orleans III (IO) FO.
This directory tracks ATF field offices, satellite offices, and division offices nationwide. Browse other ATF offices in Metairie or across LA to find the closest location to you.
Frequently asked questions
About New Orleans III (IO) FO in Metairie, LA
This office
Where is New Orleans III (IO) FO located? +
New Orleans III (IO) FO is located at One Galleria Boulevard, Suite 1700, Metairie, LA . Use the Get Directions button above to open navigation.
What type of ATF office is New Orleans III (IO) FO? +
New Orleans III (IO) FO is classified as a IO Field Office within the NEW ORLEANS FIELD DIVISION.
What is a IO Field Office? +
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 New Orleans III (IO) FO? +
The ZIP code for New Orleans III (IO) FO in Metairie, LA is .
What city and state is New Orleans III (IO) FO in? +
New Orleans III (IO) FO is in Metairie, LA.
How do I contact New Orleans III (IO) FO? +
Contact details for New Orleans III (IO) FO aren't published in this listing. Use the ATF office locator at
atf.gov or contact the
NEW ORLEANS FIELD DIVISION for current phone and appointment information.
Is New Orleans III (IO) FO open to walk-in visitors? +
Walk-in policies vary by office and can change without notice. Confirm the current visitor and appointment policy for New Orleans III (IO) FO 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 New Orleans III (IO) FO aren't included in this listing — verify directly before visiting.
Is New Orleans III (IO) FO the same as ATF headquarters? +
No. New Orleans III (IO) FO is a IO Field Office under the NEW ORLEANS FIELD DIVISION. ATF's national headquarters is a separate office in Washington, D.C.
What is the directory ID for New Orleans III (IO) FO? +
The directory ID for this listing is 93d1ab56-fb20-40fb-a4ba-9bb42eea2e98.
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 NEW ORLEANS 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 NEW ORLEANS 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 New Orleans III (IO) FO.
Is New Orleans III (IO) FO a law enforcement office or an administrative office? +
It's classified as a IO Field Office. Field and satellite offices are typically operational/investigative; division offices combine investigative oversight with administrative leadership for the region.
What agency does New Orleans III (IO) FO fall under? +
New Orleans III (IO) FO is part of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), under the NEW ORLEANS 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 New Orleans III (IO) FO 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 New Orleans III (IO) FO directly or check atf.gov to confirm what's handled on-site.
Does New Orleans III (IO) FO issue Federal Firearms Licenses (FFLs)? +
FFL applications are processed through ATF's licensing centers; field offices such as New Orleans III (IO) FO typically support compliance inspections and industry outreach rather than initial issuance. Confirm current procedures at atf.gov.
Does New Orleans III (IO) FO handle explosives licensing? +
ATF offices support federal explosives licensing and compliance within their region. Confirm with New Orleans III (IO) FO or atf.gov whether explosives licensing services are handled at this specific location.
Does New Orleans III (IO) FO 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. New Orleans III (IO) FO may support related compliance work within its territory.
Does New Orleans III (IO) FO handle arson investigations? +
ATF supports arson investigations, often in partnership with state and local fire and law enforcement agencies, within the NEW ORLEANS FIELD DIVISION's territory.
Does New Orleans III (IO) FO investigate illegal firearms trafficking? +
Firearms trafficking investigation is a core ATF field function. New Orleans III (IO) FO operates within the NEW ORLEANS FIELD DIVISION's investigative territory covering Metairie, LA and the surrounding area.
Does New Orleans III (IO) FO 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 New Orleans III (IO) FO? +
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 New Orleans III (IO) FO coordinate with state and local law enforcement? +
Yes. ATF field and satellite offices, including New Orleans III (IO) FO, routinely coordinate with state and local law enforcement on joint task forces and investigations within their territory.
How is New Orleans III (IO) FO different from a local police department? +
New Orleans III (IO) FO 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 New Orleans III (IO) FO? +
ATF field offices, including New Orleans III (IO) FO, 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 New Orleans III (IO) FO? +
For an active emergency, contact 911 first. New Orleans III (IO) FO and the NEW ORLEANS 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 New Orleans III (IO) FO'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 Metairie, LA? +
Yes. This directory lists other
ATF offices in Metairie and across
LA, within the NEW ORLEANS FIELD DIVISION. Browse nearby listings to find the closest office.
How can I verify current information about New Orleans III (IO) FO? +
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 New Orleans III (IO) FO.