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General Questions - Explosives

These questions are intended to aid you in gaining a better understanding of explosives related issues.  You can also find the latest Federal explosives regulations on our regulations page at www.atf.gov/rules-and-regulations.

Does Federal law prohibit certain persons from receiving or possessing explosive materials?

What other distributions of explosive materials by licensees and permittees are prohibited?

Are there classes of persons to whom the distribution of explosive materials by licensees is prohibited?

Does the law make some classes of persons ineligible to receive a Federal license to import, manufacture, or deal in explosive materials or to receive a Federal explosives permit?

Can I obtain general information from ATF on the Internet?

What changes were brought about by the Safe Explosives Act?

Who is affected by the Federal explosives law?

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