About this office
San Antonio II (IO) FO is a IO Field Office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), located at 6100 Bandera Road, Suite 701, San Antonio, TX .
ATF offices carry out federal firearms, explosives, arson, and alcohol/tobacco diversion enforcement and regulation within their assigned territory.
This office falls under the HOUSTON FIELD DIVISION, which coordinates ATF field and satellite offices across its region, including San Antonio II (IO) FO.
This directory tracks ATF field offices, satellite offices, and division offices nationwide. Browse other ATF offices in San Antonio or across TX to find the closest location to you.
Frequently asked questions
About San Antonio II (IO) FO in San Antonio, TX
This office
Where is San Antonio II (IO) FO located? +
San Antonio II (IO) FO is located at 6100 Bandera Road, Suite 701, San Antonio, TX . Use the Get Directions button above to open navigation.
What type of ATF office is San Antonio II (IO) FO? +
San Antonio II (IO) FO is classified as a IO Field Office within the HOUSTON 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 San Antonio II (IO) FO? +
The ZIP code for San Antonio II (IO) FO in San Antonio, TX is .
What city and state is San Antonio II (IO) FO in? +
San Antonio II (IO) FO is in San Antonio, TX.
How do I contact San Antonio II (IO) FO? +
Contact details for San Antonio II (IO) FO aren't published in this listing. Use the ATF office locator at
atf.gov or contact the
HOUSTON FIELD DIVISION for current phone and appointment information.
Is San Antonio II (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 San Antonio II (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 San Antonio II (IO) FO aren't included in this listing — verify directly before visiting.
Is San Antonio II (IO) FO the same as ATF headquarters? +
No. San Antonio II (IO) FO is a IO Field Office under the HOUSTON FIELD DIVISION. ATF's national headquarters is a separate office in Washington, D.C.
What is the directory ID for San Antonio II (IO) FO? +
The directory ID for this listing is a26c886a-72ee-45dd-a10e-cd5d48b92502.
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 HOUSTON 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 HOUSTON 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 San Antonio II (IO) FO.
Is San Antonio II (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 San Antonio II (IO) FO fall under? +
San Antonio II (IO) FO is part of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), under the HOUSTON 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 San Antonio II (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 San Antonio II (IO) FO directly or check atf.gov to confirm what's handled on-site.
Does San Antonio II (IO) FO issue Federal Firearms Licenses (FFLs)? +
FFL applications are processed through ATF's licensing centers; field offices such as San Antonio II (IO) FO typically support compliance inspections and industry outreach rather than initial issuance. Confirm current procedures at atf.gov.
Does San Antonio II (IO) FO handle explosives licensing? +
ATF offices support federal explosives licensing and compliance within their region. Confirm with San Antonio II (IO) FO or atf.gov whether explosives licensing services are handled at this specific location.
Does San Antonio II (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. San Antonio II (IO) FO may support related compliance work within its territory.
Does San Antonio II (IO) FO handle arson investigations? +
ATF supports arson investigations, often in partnership with state and local fire and law enforcement agencies, within the HOUSTON FIELD DIVISION's territory.
Does San Antonio II (IO) FO investigate illegal firearms trafficking? +
Firearms trafficking investigation is a core ATF field function. San Antonio II (IO) FO operates within the HOUSTON FIELD DIVISION's investigative territory covering San Antonio, TX and the surrounding area.
Does San Antonio II (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 San Antonio II (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 San Antonio II (IO) FO coordinate with state and local law enforcement? +
Yes. ATF field and satellite offices, including San Antonio II (IO) FO, routinely coordinate with state and local law enforcement on joint task forces and investigations within their territory.
How is San Antonio II (IO) FO different from a local police department? +
San Antonio II (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 San Antonio II (IO) FO? +
ATF field offices, including San Antonio II (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 San Antonio II (IO) FO? +
For an active emergency, contact 911 first. San Antonio II (IO) FO and the HOUSTON 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 San Antonio II (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 San Antonio, TX? +
Yes. This directory lists other
ATF offices in San Antonio and across
TX, within the HOUSTON FIELD DIVISION. Browse nearby listings to find the closest office.
How can I verify current information about San Antonio II (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 San Antonio II (IO) FO.