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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 Application to Transport Interstate or to Temporarily Export Certain NFA Firearms (ATF Form 5320.20) (323.83 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 |
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Form 5 - Application for Tax Exempt Transfer and Registration of Firearm (ATF Form 5320.5) (1.06 MB) |
This form is used to apply the tax-exempt transfer of an unserviceable (welded) firearm to anyone other than a federal firearms licensee who has paid the required special (occupational) tax to deal in National Firearms Act (NFA) firearms and to or from government agencies. | Firearms |
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Form 6 Part 2 - Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of War (ATF Form 5330.3B) (301.51 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 |
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Form 6 Part 1 - Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of War (ATF Form 5330.3A) (416.97 KB) |
This form is used to apply to permanently import firearms, ammunition and implements of war. | Firearms |
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Form 6NIA - Application/Permit for Temporary Importation of Firearms and Ammunition by Nonimmigrant Aliens (ATF Form 5330.3D) (1.98 MB) |
This form is used to apply to temporarily import firearms and ammunition for lawful hunting or sporting purposes. For use by visiting foreign nationals (nonimmigrant aliens) only. | Firearms |
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Louisiana-Apr2015-Open Letter-Louisiana's Concealed Handgun Permit Qualifies as Alternative to to NICS Check (472.3 KB) |
The purpose of this open letter is to advise all Louisiana Federal firearms licensees that Louisiana's concealed handgun permit has been determined to qualify as an alternative to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) check.
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Federal Firearms Licensees Newsletter - April 2015 (623.89 KB) |
What’s in This Issue: SHOT Show 2015; New Appointments in Enforcement Programs and Services; ATF Outreach Activities; Organizational Change for Firearms; Technology Branch; Automation of CBP Form I-94; Return of Firearms Received for Appraisal; Revised Federal Firearms License (FFL); Renewal Application (ATF Form 8); Reminders: Reporting Deceased Responsible; Persons to the Federal Firearms Licensing; Center and Submission of Original and Renewal Applications; Use of Internal Control Numbers on ATF; Form 6 Part I; Reminder: Reporting Multiple Sales of Handguns or Certain Rifles; Who to Contact with your Firearms Related Questions
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Certification of Qualifying State Relief (ATF E-Form 3210.12) (319.78 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.
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Report of Firearms Transactions (ATF Form 5300.5) (222.16 KB) |
This form must be completed by licensees upon receipt of a demand letter issued through either the Attorney General or an ATF official. | Firearms |
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Form 2 - Notice of Firearms Manufactured or Imported (ATF Form 5320.2) (329.58 KB) |
This form is used by qualified federal firearms licensees to report the manufacture or importation of an NFA firearm. | Firearms |