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Firearms Publications

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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. Published/Revised: January 1, 1958
Regulatory	1957-34 - Classification of 4-inch Diameter Barrel Extension [PDF - 230.15 KB] Classification of a 4-inch diameter barrel extension Published/Revised: January 1, 1957

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.

Published/Revised: January 1, 1958

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