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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.

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Publication July 2023 - F.A.I.R. Imports Conference Outreach Training Materials - NFA 922(o) [PDF - 1.07 MB]

The Office of Enforcement Programs and Services (EPS) has provided a downloadable version of the presentation of sessions held on July 12, 2023. 

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Publication July 2023 - F.A.I.R. Imports Conference Outreach Training Materials - Govt Contracts, Furnished Equipment [PDF - 2.11 MB]

The Office of Enforcement Programs and Services (EPS) has provided a downloadable version of the presentation of sessions held on July 14, 2023.  

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Publication July 2023 - F.A.I.R. Imports Conference Outreach Training Materials - Govt Contracts, Furnished Equipment [PDF - 2.11 MB]

The Office of Enforcement Programs and Services (EPS) has provided a downloadable version of the presentation of sessions held on July 14, 2023.  

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Report June 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results [XLSX - 12.86 KB]

June 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results

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Report May 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results [XLSX - 12.84 KB]

May 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results

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Report April 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results [XLSX - 12.75 KB]

April 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results

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Report March 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results [XLSX - 12.77 KB]

March 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results

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Software eForm 4473 Download - Saving Completed PDFs with Google Chrome - Mac OS [PDF - 174.77 KB]

Instructions have been provided to assist you with saving a completed PDF file on Google Chrome. 

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Software eForm 4473 Download - Changing Default Reader to Google Chrome [PDF - 511.25 KB]

Instructions have been provided to assist you with updating your default reader to Google Chrome.

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Regulatory 2023 - March - Public Safety Advisory to All FFLs and Firearm Parts, Components, and Accessories Manufacturers and Distributors [PDF - 363.69 KB]

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is issuing this public safety Advisory to the firearms industry and the public to provide information regarding its investigative priorities related to possible willful efforts to violate the requirements of the Gun Control Act (GCA) as implemented by the Final Rule titled Definition of ‘Frame or Receiver’ and Identification of Firearms (Final Rule 2021R-05F) (“Frame or Receiver Final Rule” or the “Final Rule”).1 As with any suspected violations of the GCA, ATF may investigate such activities and, where appropriate, refer them for potential enforcement actions. ATF considers willful violations of the GCA, including the types described in this document, an investigative priority.

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Regulatory 2023 - March - Vermont - All FFLs - Changes to Vermont Law 13 V.S.A. § 4019 [PDF - 178.29 KB]

Changes to Vermont Law, 13 Vermont Statutes Annotated (V.S.A.) § 4019, effective July 1, 2022, have generated questions from Vermont FFLs. This letter alerts Vermont FFLs to the recent changes in Vermont law and provides guidance to ensure Vermont FFLs remain in compliance.

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Report February 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results [XLSX - 12.8 KB]

February 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results

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Last Updated: December 2, 2025

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