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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
Report NFCTA - Volume Two - State Report - Massachusetts [PDF - 2.21 MB]

National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report. The data contained within NFCTA Volumes I-IV include select datasets reflecting firearms commerce and trafficking trends from 2000 through 2024. While these reports provide valuable insights, the parameters of the data varied from Volume to Volume and are not reflective of all the data ATF maintains. ATF is actively working to enhance the quality and scope of its data through improved collection methodologies and updated tracking systems. As these enhancements are implemented, future reports aspire to reflect more robust and comprehensive data.

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Report NFCTA - Volume Two - State Report - Maryland [PDF - 7.76 MB]

National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report. The data contained within NFCTA Volumes I-IV include select datasets reflecting firearms commerce and trafficking trends from 2000 through 2024. While these reports provide valuable insights, the parameters of the data varied from Volume to Volume and are not reflective of all the data ATF maintains. ATF is actively working to enhance the quality and scope of its data through improved collection methodologies and updated tracking systems. As these enhancements are implemented, future reports aspire to reflect more robust and comprehensive data.

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Report NFCTA - Volume Two - State Report - Maine [PDF - 3.22 MB]

National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report. The data contained within NFCTA Volumes I-IV include select datasets reflecting firearms commerce and trafficking trends from 2000 through 2024. While these reports provide valuable insights, the parameters of the data varied from Volume to Volume and are not reflective of all the data ATF maintains. ATF is actively working to enhance the quality and scope of its data through improved collection methodologies and updated tracking systems. As these enhancements are implemented, future reports aspire to reflect more robust and comprehensive data.

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Report NFCTA - Volume Two - State Report - Louisiana [PDF - 2.48 MB]

National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report. The data contained within NFCTA Volumes I-IV include select datasets reflecting firearms commerce and trafficking trends from 2000 through 2024. While these reports provide valuable insights, the parameters of the data varied from Volume to Volume and are not reflective of all the data ATF maintains. ATF is actively working to enhance the quality and scope of its data through improved collection methodologies and updated tracking systems. As these enhancements are implemented, future reports aspire to reflect more robust and comprehensive data.

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Report NFCTA - Volume Two - State Report - Kentucky [PDF - 2.16 MB]

National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report. The data contained within NFCTA Volumes I-IV include select datasets reflecting firearms commerce and trafficking trends from 2000 through 2024. While these reports provide valuable insights, the parameters of the data varied from Volume to Volume and are not reflective of all the data ATF maintains. ATF is actively working to enhance the quality and scope of its data through improved collection methodologies and updated tracking systems. As these enhancements are implemented, future reports aspire to reflect more robust and comprehensive data.

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Report NFCTA - Volume Two - State Report - Kansas [PDF - 2.16 MB]

National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report. The data contained within NFCTA Volumes I-IV include select datasets reflecting firearms commerce and trafficking trends from 2000 through 2024. While these reports provide valuable insights, the parameters of the data varied from Volume to Volume and are not reflective of all the data ATF maintains. ATF is actively working to enhance the quality and scope of its data through improved collection methodologies and updated tracking systems. As these enhancements are implemented, future reports aspire to reflect more robust and comprehensive data.

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Report NFCTA - Volume Two - State Report - Iowa [PDF - 2.18 MB]

National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report. The data contained within NFCTA Volumes I-IV include select datasets reflecting firearms commerce and trafficking trends from 2000 through 2024. While these reports provide valuable insights, the parameters of the data varied from Volume to Volume and are not reflective of all the data ATF maintains. ATF is actively working to enhance the quality and scope of its data through improved collection methodologies and updated tracking systems. As these enhancements are implemented, future reports aspire to reflect more robust and comprehensive data.

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Report NFCTA - Volume Two - State Report - Indiana [PDF - 2.17 MB]

National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report. The data contained within NFCTA Volumes I-IV include select datasets reflecting firearms commerce and trafficking trends from 2000 through 2024. While these reports provide valuable insights, the parameters of the data varied from Volume to Volume and are not reflective of all the data ATF maintains. ATF is actively working to enhance the quality and scope of its data through improved collection methodologies and updated tracking systems. As these enhancements are implemented, future reports aspire to reflect more robust and comprehensive data.

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Report NFCTA - Volume Two - State Report - Illinois [PDF - 2.18 MB]

National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report. The data contained within NFCTA Volumes I-IV include select datasets reflecting firearms commerce and trafficking trends from 2000 through 2024. While these reports provide valuable insights, the parameters of the data varied from Volume to Volume and are not reflective of all the data ATF maintains. ATF is actively working to enhance the quality and scope of its data through improved collection methodologies and updated tracking systems. As these enhancements are implemented, future reports aspire to reflect more robust and comprehensive data.

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Report NFCTA - Volume Two - State Report - Idaho [PDF - 2.18 MB]

National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report. The data contained within NFCTA Volumes I-IV include select datasets reflecting firearms commerce and trafficking trends from 2000 through 2024. While these reports provide valuable insights, the parameters of the data varied from Volume to Volume and are not reflective of all the data ATF maintains. ATF is actively working to enhance the quality and scope of its data through improved collection methodologies and updated tracking systems. As these enhancements are implemented, future reports aspire to reflect more robust and comprehensive data.

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Regulatory National Firearms Act (NFA) Responsible Person Questionnaire - ATF Form 5320.23 [PDF - 438.23 KB]

The ATF copy of the form, with fingerprints on Form FD-258 and photograph, will be submitted with the ATF Form 1, 4, or 5 (to the address shown on the specific form) and the other copy will be directed to the responsible person's chief law enforcement officer. Please read all instructions on this form before submitting it to ATF.

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Regulatory Application to Transport Interstate or to Temporarily Export Certain NFA Firearms - ATF Form 5320.20 [PDF - 323.83 KB]

This form is used to obtain permission to temporarily or permanently move your registered National Firearms Act (NFA) machine gun, short barreled rifle or shotgun, or destructive device interstate. Persons other than qualified federal firearms licensees (FFLs) or government agencies are required to obtain this permission.

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Last Updated: December 2, 2025

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