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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 Washington-Nov2003-Open Letter-Washington Concealed Weapons Permits are No Longer Valid Alternative to NICS Checks (144.67 KB) |
The open letter is to inform all Washington State Federal firearms licensees that as of November 30, 2003, all the grandfathered permits will have expired and Washington FFLs may longer accept a Washington concealed weapons permit as an alternative to a NICS check. | Firearms |
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Report of Multiple Sale or Other Disposition of Certain Rifles (ATF Form 3310.12) (275.34 KB) |
This form documents certain sales or other dispositions of rifles for law enforcement purposes. The information is used to determine if the buyer (transferee) is involved in a unlawful activity, or is a person prohibited by law from obtaining firearms.
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Report of Multiple Sale or Other Disposition of Pistols and Revolvers (ATF Form 3310.4) (976.47 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.
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4473 Part 1— Firearms Transaction Record Over-The-Counter (ATF Form 5300.9) (416.57 KB) |
Used by federal firearms licensees (FFLs) to determine if they may lawfully sell or deliver a firearm to the person identified in Section B, and to alert the transferee/buyer of certain restrictions on the receipt and possession of firearms. | Firearms |
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Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Exportation Report (AFMER) (ATF Form 5300.11) (1.49 MB) |
This form is required of all Type 07 and Type 10 federal firearms licensees (FFLs) for reporting production data for the manufacture and exportation of firearms. Instead of printing this form and mailing it in, please consider using eForms to electronically complete and submit your AFMER form. You can complete the AFMER eForm at www.atf.gov/firearms/applications-eforms. If you need assistance with eForms, send an email to eforms.admin@atf.gov. | Firearms |
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Form 7/ 7 CR - Application for Federal Firearms License (ATF Form 5310.12/5310.16) (879.12 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 |
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Fingerprint Card Instructions and Example (FD-258) (1.64 MB) |
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 |
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Form 4 - Application for Tax Paid Transfer and Registration of Firearm (ATF Form 5320.4) (1.29 MB) |
Application for tax paid transfer and registration of firearm used to request approval to transfer a National Firearms Act (NFA) firearm subject to transfer tax liability. Typically submitted for a transfer to an individual or legal entity such as a trust. | Firearms |
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Factoring Criteria for Weapons (ATF Form 4590) (168.36 KB) |
Form used by ATF to factor the importability of a pistol or revolver.
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ATF Guidebook - Importation & Verification of Firearms, Ammunition, and Implements of War (4.63 MB) |
This publication was prepared by ATF's Firearms and Explosives Imports Branch (FEIB) to assist importers and other firearms industry members in identifying firearms, ammunition, and defense articles that may be imported into the United States and to further clarify and facilitate the import process. | Firearms |