When the AFMER notice is sent out, what year is ATF requesting?

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ATF usually sends out the Annual Firearms Manufacturers and Export Report (AFMER) filing notice to all licensed manufacturers in mid-February or early March. According to instruction 1(c), manufacturers have until April 1 to submit their annual report covering the preceding calendar year.

Example:

  • If you receive a request letter in the mail in February 2019, then the notice from ATF is requesting data for calendar year 2018.

Last Reviewed July 16, 2020