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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 ATF Disclosure Of Firearms Trace Data (ATF P 3312.11) () |
This brochure clarifies ATF's disclosure policy regarding trace data.
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National Tracing Center – Information for Law Enforcement Agencies (ATF P 3312.7) (199.16 KB) |
What is the National Tracing Center Division (NTC)? The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' (ATF) National Tracing Center Division (NTC) is the only organization authorized to trace U.S. and foreign manufactured firearms for international, federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.
| Firearms |
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Safety and Security Information for Federal Firearms Licensees (ATF P 3317.2) (1.77 MB) |
This booklet provides safety and security information for federal firearms licensees (FFL) and their businesses. In this booklet you will find information pertaining to ATF's stolen firearms program, steps for reducing your vulnerability to theft or loss, properly identifying and recording firearms information, recording suspicious person descriptions and how to report a theft or loss of firearms inventory. | Firearms |
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Disaster Preparedness for Federal Firearms Licensees (ATF P 3317.7) (752.65 KB) |
Information for FFLs on how to establish a disaster preparedness plan and key elements to include, as well as links to other disaster preparation resources. | Firearms |
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National-Jan2016-Presidential Memorandum (23.71 KB) |
Tracing firearms in connection with criminal investigations and improving availability of relevant Executive Brand records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).
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All FFLs-Dec2012-Open Letter-For Importers the Availability of ATF Form 4587 (ATF F 5330.4) on Pay.gov (947.46 KB) |
This open letter contains information about the availability of ATF F 4587 (ATF F 5330.4), Application to Register as an Importer of U.S. Munitions Import List Articles, on Pay.gov.
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Alaska-Jun2012-Open Letter-Identification Showing Residence is Neither a Street Address or Rural Route and Box Number (99.27 KB) |
The purpose of this open letter is to provide guidance to Federal firearms licensees (FFLs) in Alaska regarding firearms transferees whose government issued identification documents indicate a residence address that is neither a street address nor a rural route and box number address.
| Firearms |
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All FFLs-Sept2011-Open Letter-Marijuana for Medicinal Purposes (56.61 KB) |
The purpose of this open letter is to provide guidance on the issue of marijuana for medicinal purposes and its applicability to Federal firearms laws.
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All FFLs-Jan2009-Open Letter-Use and Acceptance of Electronically Transmitted Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Military Orders (180.3 KB) |
The purpose of this open letter is to provide guidance on the use and acceptance of electronically transmitted permanent change of station (PCS) military order to establish a transferee’s State of residence. | Firearms |
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All FFLs-Jan2009-Open Letter-Reporting Theft or Loss of Firearms from Inventory (47.79 KB) |
The purpose of this open letter is to reminder Federal firearms licensees of their responsibility in reporting any theft or loss of firearms from their inventory to ATF. | Firearms |