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General

What is ATF’s firearm destruction policy?

Is there a way for a prohibited person to restore their right to receive or possess firearms and ammunition?

If a person has been convicted of a disabling offense, is there a means other than relief to have firearms rights restored?

Does the GCA regulate ammunition businesses?

Does the GCA control the sale of firearms parts?

Does the federal government issue a license or permit to carry a concealed weapon?

Does federal law regulate firearms businesses?

Does an individual need a license to make a firearm for personal use?

Do antique firearms come within the purview of the GCA?

Can a person prohibited by law from possessing a firearm own a black powder firearm?

General Questions - Explosives

Will ATF investigate accidents involving explosive materials?

Who must report to ATF any theft or loss of explosive materials?

Who is affected by federal explosives law?

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

What is the Explosives List?

What is an EX number?

What is a public highway for purposes of the regulations?

What is a UN number?

What changes were brought about by the Safe Explosives Act?

May ATF conduct warrantless inspections of licensees’ and permittees’ records of explosives materials, stocks of such materials, and magazines?

May a person under the age of 21 be lawfully employed by an explosives business and lawfully receive, possess and use explosive materials on behalf of the business?

May a licensed manufacturer, importer or dealer distribute explosive materials to non-licensees and non-permittees?

Is the theft of explosive materials, as well as the possession of stolen explosive materials, a federal crime?

Is small arms ammunition subject to regulation under federal explosives laws?

Is black powder subject to regulation under federal explosives laws?