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Firearms Publications

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 1974-13 - Importation of Firearms by Members of the U.S. Armed Forces [PDF - 25.42 KB]

A member of the U.S. Armed Forces who is a resident of any state or territory which requires that a permit or other authorization be issued prior to possessing or owning a handgun shall submit evidence of compliance with state law when applying to import a handgun.

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Regulatory 1974-20 - Disposition of Replacement Firearms [PDF - 107.08 KB]

Form 4473 shall not be required to record disposition of a like replacement firearm when such firearm is delivered by a licensee to the person from whom the malfunctioning or damaged firearm was received, provided such disposition is recorded in the licensee's permanent records.

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Regulatory 1973-19 - Bonafide Firearms Consultants and Business Premises [PDF - 72.96 KB]

Because of the nature of operations conducted by a consultant or expert, he shall not be required to have business premises open to the general public or to have regular business hours.

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Regulatory 1973-13 - Gunsmithing Premises and Regular Business Hours [PDF - 27.32 KB]

Because of the nature of operations conducted by a gunsmith, he shall not be required to have business premises open to the general public or to have regular business hours.

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Regulatory 1973-9 - Federal Firearms Licensees at Multiple Locations and Common Expiration Dates [PDF - 27.14 KB]

Licensed firearms or ammunition dealers operating at multiple locations may establish a common expiration date for all licenses.

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Regulatory ATF Industry Circular: 1958-109-Licensing Requirements Under Federal Firearms Act [PDF - 327.03 KB]

Any person engaged in the business of selling firearms or pistol or revolver ammunition which are received in interstate commerce, either directly or indirectly, must obtain a Federal Firearms license.

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Regulatory 1957-34 - Classification of 4-inch Diameter Barrel Extension [PDF - 230.15 KB]

Classification of a 4-inch diameter barrel extension

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Last Updated: December 2, 2025

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