Firearms Industry Releases — 2010
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December 29
- Washington, DC —ATF Issues Manufacturing Ruling
- ATF issues Ruling —ATF Rul. 2010-10 Manufacturing Operations May Be Performed by Licensed Gunsmiths Under Certain Conditions
December 28
- OMB Number 1140-0089 —Open Letter to States With Permits That Appear to Qualify as Alternatives to NICS Checks
- OMB Number 1140-0045 —Permanent Provisions of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act
December 23
- Unified Agenda —Department of Justice Unified Agenda Fall 2010
- ATF F 5 (5320.5) (OMB Number 1140-0015) — Application for Tax Exempt Transfer and Registration of Firearm;
- ATF F 3 (5320.3) (OMB Number 1140-0013) — Application for Tax Exempt Transfer of Firearm and Registration to Special Occupational Taxpayer;
- ATF F 8 (5310.11) (OMB Number 1140-0019) — Federal Firearms License (FFL) RENEWAL Application;
- OMB Number 1140-0041 Implementation of Public Law 103-322 — The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994;
- OMB Number 1140-0090 (ATF F 5630.5R, ATF F 5630.5RC, ATF F 5630.7) — ATF F 5630.5R, NFASpecial Tax Renewal Registration and Return; ATF F 5630.5RC, NFA Special Tax Location Registration Listing; ATF F 5630.7, NFA Special Tax Registration and Return National Firearms Act.
December 21
- ATF issues Ruling —ATF Ruling 2010-8: Consolidation of Required Records for Manufacturers
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested —Action: 30-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Release and Receipt of Imported Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of War
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested —Action: Revision 30-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Application and Permit for Temporary Importation of Firearms and Ammunition by Nonimmigrant Aliens
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested —Action: Revision 30-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of War
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested —Action: Revision 30-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of War
November 30
- ATF issues Ruling —ATF Ruling 2010-9:Supporting Documentation for Import Permit Applications
November 18
- Firearms — Learn about Firearms Safety and Security
November 3
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested — Action: 30-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Application to Register as an Importer of U.S. Munitions Import List Articles
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested — Action: 30-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Application for an Amended Federal Firearms License
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested — Action: 30-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Application for Tax Paid Transfer and Registration of Firearm — 11/03/10
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested — Action: 30-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Application for Federal Firearms License
October 28
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested — Action: 60-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Open Letter to States With Permits That Appear To Qualify as Alternatives to NICS Checks
October 25
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested — Action: 60-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Permanent Provisions of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act
October 20
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested — Action: 60-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Firearms License (FFL) RENEWAL Application
- Agency Information Collection ActiviAction: ties: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested — 60-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Application for Tax Exempt Transfer of Firearm and Registration to Special (Occupational) Taxpayer
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested — Action: 60-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Application for Tax Exempt Transfer and Registration of Firearm
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested — Revision: 60-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Application and Permit for Temporary Importation of Firearms and Ammunition by Nonimmigrant Aliens
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested — Action: 60-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: ATF F 5630.5R, NFA Special Tax Renewal Registration and Return; ATF F 5630.5RC, NFA Special Tax Location Registration Listing; ATF F 5630.7, NFA Special Tax Registration and Return National Firearms Act
October 19
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested — Action: 60-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Release and Receipt of Imported Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of War
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested — Revision: 60-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of War
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested — Revision: 60-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms Ammunition and Implements of War
October 5
- Forms — Updated ATF Form 3310.6 — Interstate Firearms Shipment Theft-Loss Report
- Forms — Updated ATF Form 5320.3 — Application for Tax-Exempt Transfer of Firearm and Registration to Special Occupational Taxpayer (National Firearms Act)
October 4
- Laws, Regulations & Rulings — ATF issues ruling 2010-3 — Identification of Maxim Side-Plate Receivers
October 1
September 23
- Frequently Asked Questions — 2010 ATF Importer’s Conference Question & Answer Summary
September 17
- Forms — ATF F 7 (5310.12) — Application for License (FFL) now available for download
- Forms — ATF F 7CR (5310.16) — Application for License (FFL) Collector of Curios and Relics now available for download
September 15
- FFL Tip of the Month — Familiarize yourself with state and local ordinances
September 13
September 1
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested — 60-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Application to Register as an Importer of U.S. Munitions Import List Articles
- Updated Form — ATF F 1370.2 — Requisition for Firearms / Explosives Forms
- Updated Form — ATF F 3210.12 — Certification of Qualifying State Relief from Disabilities Program
- Updated Form — ATF F 3310.11A — Federal Firearms Licensee Theft/Loss Continuation Sheet
- Updated Form — ATF F 5013.3 — eForm 6 Access Request
- Updated Form — ATF F 5300.42 — Certification of Secure Gun Storage or Safety Devices
- Updated Form — ATF F 5320.2 (Form 2) — Notice of Firearms Manufactured or Imported
- Updated Form — ATF F 5320.3 (Form 3) — Application for Tax-Exempt Transfer of Firearm and Registration to Special Occupational Taxpayer (National Firearms Act)
- Updated Form — ATF F 5320.9 (Form 9) — Application and Permit for Permanent Exportation of Firearms
- Updated Form — ATF F 5320.10 (Form 10) — Application For Registration of Firearms Acquired by Certain Government Entities
August 31
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested — 60-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Application for Tax Paid Transfer and Registration of Firearm
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested — 60-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Application for Federal Firearms License
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested — 60-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Application for an Amended Federal Firearms License
August 27
August 24
- Updated Form — ATF F 3310.6 — Interstate Firearms Shipment Theft/Loss Report
- Updated Form — ATF F 5300.38 — Application For An Amended Federal Firearms License Under 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44, Firearms
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested — Action: 30-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Special Agent Medical Preplacement
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested — Action: 30-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Records of Acquisition and Disposition, Collectors of Firearms
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested — Action: 30-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Letter Application to Obtain Authorization for the Assembly of a Nonsporting Rifle or Nonsporting Shotgun for the Purpose of Testing or Evaluation
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested — Action: 30-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Application to Make and Register a Firearm
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested — Action: 30-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Application for Federal Firearms License (Collector of Curios and Relics)
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested — Action: 30-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Notice of Firearms Manufactured or Imported
August 11
- General Notice — Hearing Procedures Relating to Federal Firearms Licenses
- ATF Headquarters — Common ATF Form 6 Errors
August 10
- Publications — Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) Newsletter – June 2010
- Publications — ATF P 5300.15 — Federal Firearms Licensee Quick Reference and Best Practices Guide (Revised August 2010)
August 5
- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking — Elimination of Firearms Transaction Record, ATF Form 4473 (Low Volume)
June 24
June 17
- Applications — Updated ATF eForm 4473 Zip Code Tables
June 15
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested — Action: 60-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Records of Acquisition and Disposition, Collectors of Firearms
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested — Action: 60-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Letter Application to Obtain Authorization for the Assembly of a Nonsporting Rifle or Nonsporting Shotgun for the Purpose of Testing or Evaluation
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested — Action: 60-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Notice of Firearms Manufactured or Imported
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested — Action: 60-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Application to Make and Register a Firea
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested — Action: 60-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Application for Federal Firearms License (Collector of Curios and Relics)
June 8
June 4
- Laws, Regulations & Rulings — Unified Agenda (Spring 2010)
May 28
- Open Letter — Open Letter to All Wyoming Federal Firearms Licensees
May 26
- Laws, Regulations & Rulings — ATF Issues Ruling 2010-1 — Temporary assignment of a firearm by an FFL to an unlicensed employee does not constitute a transfer, however, temporary assignment of a firearm to an unlicensed agent, contractor, volunteer or other non-employee is a transfer
May 20
- Applications — Updated ATF eForm 4473 Zip Code Tables
May 19
April 21
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested — Action: 30-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Requisition for Forms or Publications and Requisition for Firearms/Explosives Forms
April 20
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested — Action: 30-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Interstate Firearms Shipment Report of Theft/Loss
February 19
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested — Action: 60-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Interstate Firearms Shipment Report of Theft/Loss
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested — Action: 60-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Requisition for Forms or Publications and Requisition for Firearms/Explosives Forms
February 5
- Important Notice — Important Notice to All Licensed Firearms Manufacturers – Calendar Year 2009
February 2
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested — Action: 30-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Release and
Receipt of Imported Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of War - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested — Action: 30-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: eForm 6 Access Request
January 14
- ATF Headquarters — ATF Disaster Preparedness for Federal Firearms Licensees (P 3317.7, December 2009) is Now Available