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.
| Document type | Title and Description |
|---|---|
| Regulatory | 1999- Memo - Transfers of National Firearms Act Firearms in Decedents Estates
The National Firearms Act (NFA) Branch continually responds to questions regarding NFA firearms in decedent’s estates. We often find that Federal firearms licensees are involved in assisting the executors in disposing of these firearms. We believe some general information and discussion of procedures will help licensees in these situations. Published/Revised: |
| Regulatory | 1999 - November - NFA "Law Letter" Requirement
The NFA Branch has recently received questions about the “law letter” requirement for the transfer of “post-1986” machineguns. Apparently, information has spread through the firearms industry that the “law letter” is not required. That information is not correct. Published/Revised: |
| Regulatory | 2000 - February - Repair of NFA Firearms
The National Firearms Act (NFA) Branch has received numerous questions concerning the repair of NFA firearms. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) does not consider the temporary conveyance of an NFA firearm to a gunsmith for repair to be a “transfer” under the terms of the NFA. Thus, an ATF Form 5 application is not required. Published/Revised: |
| Publication | Bullets, Casings, and You - ATF P 3315.2
This brochure provides information about ATF's National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN). With ATF's NIBIN Program, State and local agencies receive technology that they could likely not afford on their own, as well as the capability to exchange investigative information with other jurisdictions. Published/Revised: |
| Regulatory | Prescribed Requisites of Computerized A&D Software
Before a federal firearms licensee can use a specific computer program for recordkeeping in lieu of the required bound book format, it is necessary to get prior approval from ATF. This document provides information about the required criteria for using Acquisitions & Dispositions (A&D) software. Published/Revised: |
| Regulatory | E9–16453 - Delegation Order—Authority To Facilitate Implementation of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 - July 13, 2009
This order delegates the authority to exercise the authorities and responsibilities committed to the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) under the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007, Public Law 110–180 (NIAA). This authority is to establish and enforce the criteria that applicable Federal departments and agencies and states use to create qualifying relief from firearms disabilities programs, to make decisions as to whether applicable Federal departments and agencies and states have properly implemented and certified relief from firearms disabilities programs under the NIAA, and to make any related determinations under the NIAA regarding such relief from firearms disabilities programs. Published/Revised: |
| Regulatory | 2015 - May - California - All FFLs - Guidance for Completing ATF Forms 4473 While Complying With California Transaction Procedures
The ATF has received inquiries from California Federal firearms licensees (FFLs) concerning the correct procedure for completing Firearms Transaction Records, ATF Forms 4473, while complying with the California Department of Justice (CA DOJ) Dealer Record of Sale (DROS) Entry System (DES) transaction procedures. Published/Revised: |
| Report | Firearms Trace Data: Vermont - 2006
This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2006, on firearms recovered and traced, firearm types, calibers, source states, time-to-crime rates, possessor age, top recovery locations and more. Published/Revised: |
| Regulatory | 2009 - May - All FFLs - Notice to All NFA Special Taxpayers for Tax Year 2010
The renewal returns for Tax Year 2010 will be mailed by the end of May 2009 to any person who paid the special (occupational) tax (SOT) for Tax Year 2009 to import, manufacture, or deal in National Firearms Act (NFA) firearms. Published/Revised: |
| Regulatory | 2012 - July - All FFLs - ATF Releases Revised ATF Form 4473
ATF Form 4473, Firearms Transaction Record Part I – Over-the-Counter (Form 4473) has been revised. This letter highlights the changes to the form. Published/Revised: |
| Report | Firearms Trace Data: Mexico - 2007-2011
This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1, 2007 - Dec. 31, 2011. Published/Revised: |
| Report | Firearms Trace Data: Canada - 2007-2011
This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1, 2007 - Dec. 31, 2011. Published/Revised: |
