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 | 2021 - June - Louisiana - All FFLs - Lifetime Permit
This open letter has been rescinded. The purpose of this open letter is to advise you that the Louisiana Lifetime Concealed Handgun Permit meets the requirements as an alternative to the NICS check only during the five-year period beginning on the date of issuance of the Lifetime Permit. Published/Revised: |
| Regulatory | Application for Federal Firearms License - Form 7/ 7 CR - ATF Form 7(5310.12)/7CR(5310.16)
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. Published/Revised: |
| Regulatory | Responsible Person Questionnaire Supplement for Use By Additional Responsible Persons for Form 7 / 7CR - ATF Form 7(5310.12A)/7CR(5310.16)
This supplemental Part B of the ATF Form 7 / 7 CR (F 5310.12/F 5310.16), Application for Federal Firearms License, is required to be completed by each Responsible Person (RP) who will be on a new federal firearms license (FFL). The Form 7 / 7 CR itself only has space for one (1) RP’s information; all additional RPs must complete and submit this form supplement. This supplement should also be used when adding RPs to an existing FFL. When submitting this form to add a Responsible Person to an already existing license, the form must be accompanied by a signed written request from a current/existing RP already on the license. We cannot process a form to add an additional RP to an existing license without the express written consent from an existing RP on the license. Published/Revised: |
| Regulatory | Application/Permit for Temporary Importation of Firearms and Ammunition by Nonimmigrant Aliens - ATF Form 6NIA (5330.3D)
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. Published/Revised: |
| Publication | Firearm Destruction Diagram: M16/AR-type Receiver
To meet the requirement for removal from GCA and NFA provisions, ATF has previously explained that acceptable methods of destruction include completely melting, shredding, or crushing the firearm. View more information on the destruction of the M16/AR-type receiver. Published/Revised: |
| Publication | Firearm Destruction Diagram: MP5/SP5-type
To meet the requirement for removal from GCA and NFA provisions, ATF has previously explained that acceptable methods of destruction include completely melting, shredding, or crushing the firearm. View more information on the destruction of the MP5/SP5-type. Published/Revised: |
| Publication | Firearm Destruction Diagram: M60 Receiver
To meet the requirement for removal from GCA and NFA provisions, ATF has previously explained that acceptable methods of destruction include completely melting, shredding, or crushing the firearm. View more information on the destruction of the M60 receiver. Published/Revised: |
| Publication | Firearm Destruction Diagram: PPSh-41 Receiver
To meet the requirement for removal from GCA and NFA provisions, ATF has previously explained that acceptable methods of destruction include completely melting, shredding, or crushing the firearm. View more information on the destruction of the PPSh-41 receiver. Published/Revised: |
| Publication | Firearm Destruction Diagram: PPS-43 Receiver
To meet the requirement for removal from GCA and NFA provisions, ATF has previously explained that acceptable methods of destruction include completely melting, shredding, or crushing the firearm. View more information on the destruction of the PPS-43 receiver. Published/Revised: |
| Publication | Firearm Destruction Diagram: STEN Receiver
To meet the requirement for removal from GCA and NFA provisions, ATF has previously explained that acceptable methods of destruction include completely melting, shredding, or crushing the firearm. View more information on the destruction of the STEN receiver. Published/Revised: |
| Publication | Firearm Destruction Diagram: Browning M1917 Machinegun
To meet the requirement for removal from GCA and NFA provisions, ATF has previously explained that acceptable methods of destruction include completely melting, shredding, or crushing the firearm. View more information on the destruction of the Browning M1917 machinegun. Published/Revised: |
| Publication | Firearm Destruction Diagram: AK47, AKM, AKS74 Type Firearms
To meet the requirement for removal from GCA and NFA provisions, ATF has previously explained that acceptable methods of destruction include completely melting, shredding, or crushing the firearm. View more information on the destruction of AK47, AKM, and AKS74 type firearms. Published/Revised: |
