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Laboratory Publications and Resources

The below documents are management system documents utilized by ATF Laboratories. They are provided for informational purposes only. Sensitive or copyrighted information has been redacted. The documents are used in ATF Laboratories and not published with the intent of setting a policy or analysis standard for other laboratories. The inclusion of equipment/software manufacturer names does not imply endorsement by ATF Laboratories.
 
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Laboratory Services - Materials (Trace Evidence) - June 2024 [PDF - 3.34 MB]

These are management system documents utilized by ATF Laboratories. They are provided for informational purposes only.

Trace Evidence
Laboratory Services - Questioned Documents [PDF - 420 KB]

These are management system documents utilized by ATF Laboratories. They are provided for informational purposes only. These documents are current as of Oct. 24, 2024.

Questioned Documents
National Firearms Examiner Academy (NFEA) Program Information - 2025-2026 [PDF - 158.8 KB]

Program information for the National Firearms Examiner Academy (NFEA) for 2025-2026.

Firearms and Toolmarks
Last Updated: January 27, 2026

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