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F 5320.23 National Firearms Act (NFA) Responsible Person Questionnaire (ATF Form 5320.23) (439 KB)

The ATF copy of the form, with fingerprints on Form FD-258 and photograph, will be submitted with the ATF Form 1, 4, or 5 (to the address shown on the specific form) and the other copy will be directed to the responsible person’s chief law enforcement officer. Please read all instructions on this form before submitting it to ATF.

Firearms
5310.12A/5310.16 Form 7(5310.12A)-7CR(5310.16) - Responsible Person Questionnaire Supplement for Use By Additional Responsible Persons for Form 7 / 7CR (419 KB)

This supplemental Part B of the ATF Form 7 / 7 CR (F 5310.12/F 5310.16), Application for Federal Firearms License, is required to be completed by each Responsible Person (RP) who will be on a new federal firearms license (FFL). The Form 7 / 7 CR itself only has space for one (1) RP’s information; all additional RPs must complete and submit this form supplement. This supplement should also be used when adding RPs to an existing FFL. When submitting this form to add a Responsible Person to an already existing license, the form must be accompanied by a signed written request from a current/existing RP already on the license. We cannot process a form to add an additional RP to an existing license without the express written consent from an existing RP on the license.

Firearms
F 7110.15 Forensic Firearm Training Request for Non-ATF Employees (ATF Form 7110.15) (243 KB)

This form is used by federal, state, local and international agencies to register for forensic firearm training with ATF.

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F 3312.1S Solicitud de Rastreo del Centro Nacional de Rastreos (Formulario 3312.1S) (359 KB)
Este formulario es utilizado por los funcionarios federales, cuerpos de seguridad estatales y locales para solicitar a la ATF el rastreo de armas de fuego utilizadas o sospechosas de haber sido utilizadas en delitos.
Resource Center
affirmative_action_plan.pdf (120 KB)

FY20 Affirmative Action Plan

Careers
atf_citizens_academy_application.pdf (216 KB) General
F 5320.1 Form 1 - Application to Make and Register a Firearm (ATF Form 5320.1) (724 KB)

This form is to request approval to make a NFA firearm. A making tax liability may be incurred.

Firearms
F 5330.4 Form 4587 - Application to Register as an Importer of U.S. Munitions Import List Articles (ATF Form 5330.4) (295 KB)

This form is used to register and pay to permanently import defense articles on the United States Munitions Import List.

Firearms
F 5400.5 Report of Theft/Loss - Explosive Materials (ATF Form 5400.5) (346 KB)

The purpose of this form is to report the theft or loss of explosive materials to ATF.

Explosives
F 3310.11 Federal Firearms Licensee Theft/Loss Report (ATF Form 3310.11) (260 KB)
This form is used by Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) to report the theft or loss of firearms from their inventory or collection, to include firearms lost in transit (to be reported by the shipping FFL).
Firearms
F 3210.12 Certification of Qualifying State Relief (ATF E-Form 3210.12) (320 KB)
This form is to be used by a state to certify to ATF that it has established a qualifying mental health relief from firearms disabilities program that satisfies certain minimum criteria under the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007.
Firearms
F 3312.1 National Tracing Center Trace Request (ATF Form 3312.1) (359 KB)
This form is used by federal, state and local law enforcement officials to request that the ATF trace firearms used or suspected to have been used in crimes.
Firearms
F 6310.1 Arson and Explosives Training Requests for Non-ATF Employees (ATF Form 6310.1) (219 KB)

This form is for federal, state and local, military and international law enforcement personnel to apply for training conducted by ATF.

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F 3310.11A Federal Firearms Licensee Firearms Inventory Theft/Loss Continuation Sheet (ATF Form 3310.11A) (177 KB)
This form should be used by Federal Firearms Licensees who require additional space while filling out ATF Form 3310.11, Section C - Description of Firearms.
Firearms
F 5320.9 Form 9 - Application and Permit for Permanent Exportation of Firearms (ATF Form 5320.9) (315 KB)

This form is used to obtain approval to permanently export a National Firearms Act (NFA) firearm and claim exemption from transfer tax. State Department export approval is required prior to ATF Form 9 being approved. 

Firearms
F 5330.3C Form 6A - Release and Receipt of Imported Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of War (ATF Form 5330.3C) (305 KB)

This form is used to obtain a release from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and notify ATF of actual importation of defense articles imported pursuant to an approved ATF Form 6 (Revised March 2021).

Firearms
F 5320.20 Application to Transport Interstate or to Temporarily Export Certain NFA Firearms (ATF Form 5320.20) (324 KB)

This form is used to obtain permission to temporarily or permanently move your registered National Firearms Act (NFA) machine gun, short barreled rifle or shotgun, or destructive device interstate. Persons other than qualified federal firearms licensees (FFLs) or government agencies are required to obtain this permission.

Firearms
F 5330.3B Form 6 Part 2 - Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of War (ATF Form 5330.3B) (302 KB)

This form is used to apply to permanently import firearms, ammunition and implements of war. For use by active duty military members only.

Firearms
F 8620.42 Police Check Inquiry (ATF Form 8620.42) (423 KB)

This form must be completed by non-ATF personnel and their ATF sponsors when requesting escorted access to ATF facilities, non-sensitive information, and/or construction sites.

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F 3310.4 Report of Multiple Sale or Other Disposition of Pistols and Revolvers (ATF Form 3310.4) (306 KB)
This form documents certain sales or other dispositions of handguns for law enforcement purposes. The information is used to determine if the buyer (transferee) is involved in a unlawful activity.
Firearms
F 5000.29 Environmental Information (ATF Form 5000.29) (201 KB)
This form is used by ATF to determine if any environmental impact statement or environmental permit is necessary for the proposed operation.
Explosives
F 6400.1 State and Local Training Registration Request (ATF Form 6400.1) (373 KB)

This form is used by federal, state and local, military and international law enforcement personnel applying for training conducted by ATF.

Resource Center
F 5310.12 / F 5310.16 Form 7/ 7 CR - Application for Federal Firearms License (ATF Form 5310.12/5310.16) (689 KB)

This application for a federal firearms license (FFL) should be used to apply for all FFL types - any person(s) or entity who intend to engage in business as a firearms or ammunition importer or manufacturer, or firearms dealer, in interstate or foreign commerce; as well as those who wish to engage in curio and relic collecting activity.

Download Form 7/7CR - Responsible Person Questionnaire Supplement

Firearms
FD-258 Fingerprint Card Instructions and Example (FD-258) (1682 KB)

This is a sample fingerprint card (FD-258) that is used when applying for a federal firearms license. This card can be order from the ATF Distribution Center online or by calling (703) 870-7526 or (703) 870-7528.

Firearms
F 4590 Factoring Criteria for Weapons (ATF Form 4590) (169 KB)
Form used by ATF to factor the importability of a pistol or revolver.
Firearms

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