Firearms Publications Library
ATF occasionally issues publications to inform the industries it regulates and the general public about the laws and regulations administered and enforced by ATF. These include guidebooks, newsletters, brochures, studies, and reports.
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 1955-341 - Classification of a 20 gauge gun having two barrels (129.87 KB) |
This ruling clarifies that a 20-gauge gun having two barrels pointing in opposite directions, each of which is threaded to a centerpiece containing a firing mechanism and may be concealed on a person, is a firearm within the purview of the National Firearms Act. | Firearms |
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1954-519 - Classification of a plastic "pistol" (121.33 KB) |
This ruling advises that a plastic "pistol" is not a firearm under the Federal Firearms Act although designed to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive. | Firearms |
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1954-389 - Removal of firearms from a foreign trade zone (227.4 KB) |
This ruling clarifies that removal of firearms from a foreign trade zone for any purpose other than reshipment to a place outside the jurisdiction of the U.S. constitutes importation as of the time they were originally brought within the limits of the U.S. | Firearms |
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1954-372 - Concealed cane gun (149.08 KB) |
A .410 gauge gun concealed in a cane, or a pistol grip handgun with 8-inch chambered for a .410 gauge shotgun shell, are firearms within the purview of the NFA. A flare pistol is not a firearm if capable of firing only pyrotechnic shells or cartridges designed for use with it. | Firearms |
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1954-247 - Device for trapping animals (74.91 KB) |
A device for trapping animals that fires a special plastic cartridge but is not capable of firing projectiles is not a firearm within the Federal Firearms Act. | Firearms |
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1954-245 - A tool powered by blank .22 and .38 cartridges (195.96 KB) |
A tool powered by blank .22 and .38 cartridges which is used for setting studs or driving anchors into masonry or metal is not a firearm within the Federal Firearms Act. | Firearms |
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1954-233 - Revolver refitted with a 10-inch barrel (106.72 KB) |
A revolver refitted with a 10-inch barrel and classified as an “any other weapon” and is a firearm under Sec. 2733(a) of the IRC. | Firearms |
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Rev. Rul. 54-181 Classification of certain weapons as any other weapon (317.31 KB) |
This ruling advises that certain weapons fall within the definition of an “any other weapon” within the purview of the Federal Firearms Act. | Firearms |
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ffl_type_by_state_11-10-19.pdf (44.82 KB) |
Report of Active Firearms Licenses - License Type by State Statistics - Nov. 10, 2019 | Firearms |
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ffl_type_by_state_12-10-19.pdf (44.07 KB) |
Report of Active Firearms Licenses - License Type by State Statistics - December 10, 2019 | Firearms |