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F 5320.4 Form 4 - Application for Tax Paid Transfer and Registration of Firearm (ATF Form 5320.4) (1151 KB)

Application for tax paid transfer and registration of firearm used to request approval to transfer a National Firearms Act (NFA) firearm subject to transfer tax liability. Typically submitted for a transfer to an individual or legal entity such as a trust.

Firearms
F 5320.3 Form 3 - Application for Tax-Exempt Transfer of Firearm and Registration to Special Occupational Taxpayer (National Firearms Act) (ATF Form 5320.3) (508 KB)

This form is used to request approval to transfer a National Firearms Act (NFA) firearm from one qualified federal firearms licensee (FFL) to another qualified special taxpayer.

Firearms
F 5320.2 Form 2 - Notice of Firearms Manufactured or Imported (ATF Form 5320.2) (330 KB)

This form is used by qualified federal firearms licensees to report the manufacture or importation of an NFA firearm.

Firearms
F 5320.10 Form 10 - Application for Registration of Firearms Acquired by Certain Governmental Entities (ATF Form 5320.10) (278 KB)
This form is used to properly identify the registrant and the firearms to be registered. The form when approved, registers the firearm to the law enforcement agency. The furnishing of this information is mandatory (26 U.S.C. 5853a).
Firearms
F 5320.1 Form 1 - Application to Make and Register a Firearm (ATF Form 5320.1) (724 KB)

This form is to request approval to make a NFA firearm. A making tax liability may be incurred.

Firearms
F 7110.15 Forensic Firearm Training Request for Non-ATF Employees (ATF Form 7110.15) (243 KB)

This form is used by federal, state, local and international agencies to register for forensic firearm training with ATF.

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FD-258 Fingerprint Card Instructions and Example (FD-258) (1682 KB)

This is a sample fingerprint card (FD-258) that is used when applying for a federal firearms license. This card can be order from the ATF Distribution Center online or by calling (703) 870-7526 or (703) 870-7528.

Firearms
F 3310.11 Federal Firearms Licensee Theft/Loss Report (ATF Form 3310.11) (260 KB)
This form is used by Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) to report the theft or loss of firearms from their inventory or collection, to include firearms lost in transit (to be reported by the shipping FFL).
Firearms
F 3310.11A Federal Firearms Licensee Firearms Inventory Theft/Loss Continuation Sheet (ATF Form 3310.11A) (177 KB)
This form should be used by Federal Firearms Licensees who require additional space while filling out ATF Form 3310.11, Section C - Description of Firearms.
Firearms
F 4590 Factoring Criteria for Weapons (ATF Form 4590) (169 KB)
Form used by ATF to factor the importability of a pistol or revolver.
Firearms
F 4473 (5300.9) f_4473_5300._9_pt._1_spanish_version_change_made_in_june_2023_revised_december_2022_omb_approved_for_6_months_draft_only-_6.13.23.pdf (871 KB)

Proposed ATF Form 4473 Update (Spanish Version)

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F 5000.29 Environmental Information (ATF Form 5000.29) (201 KB)
This form is used by ATF to determine if any environmental impact statement or environmental permit is necessary for the proposed operation.
Explosives
F 5400.28 Employee Possessor Questionnaire (ATF Form 5400.28) (392 KB)

This form is used to determine the eligibility of the employee possessor (EP) to engage in certain explosives operations.

Explosives
F 5320.24 Description of Firearm and Information on Request for Demonstration (357 KB)

ATF Form 5320.24, Description of Firearm and Information on Request for Demonstration, should be submitted by Federal Firearms Licensees who have paid the special (occupational) tax to import, manufacture, or deal in NFA firearms, for approval to transfer an NFA firearm to a similarly qualified licensee. The completed ATF Form 5320.24 should be completed by a law enforcement agency requesting demonstration of 922(o) machineguns and will serve as supporting documentation for the ATF Form 3 (5320.3), Application for Tax-Exempt Transfer of Firearm and Registration to Special Occupational Taxpayer (National Firearms Act). The furnishing of this information is mandatory pursuant to Federal regulation (27 CFR § 479.105(d)).

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F 3210.12 Certification of Qualifying State Relief (ATF E-Form 3210.12) (320 KB)
This form is to be used by a state to certify to ATF that it has established a qualifying mental health relief from firearms disabilities program that satisfies certain minimum criteria under the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007.
Firearms
atf_citizens_academy_application.pdf (216 KB) General
F 6310.1 Arson and Explosives Training Requests for Non-ATF Employees (ATF Form 6310.1) (219 KB)

This form is for federal, state and local, military and international law enforcement personnel to apply for training conducted by ATF.

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F 5320.20 Application to Transport Interstate or to Temporarily Export Certain NFA Firearms (ATF Form 5320.20) (324 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.

Firearms
F 5400.29 Application for Restoration of Explosives Privileges (ATF Form 5400.29) (539 KB)

This form is used to conduct an investigation to establish if it is likely that the applicant will act in a manner dangerous to public safety or contrary to public interest.

Explosives
F 6330.1 Application for National Firearms Examiner Academy (ATF Form 6330.1) (244 KB)

This form is for applying to attend the ATF National Firearms Examiner Academy to acquire firearms and toolmark examiner training.

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F 5400.13/F 5400.16 Application for Explosives License or Permit (ATF Form 5400.13/5400.16) (575 KB)

This form is used to determine the eligibility of the applicant to engage in certain operations, to determine the location and extent of operations, and to determine whether the operations will be in conformity with federal laws and regulations when working with explosives.

Explosives
F 5300.38 Application for an Amended Federal Firearms License (ATF Form 5300.38) (365 KB)
This application must be completed by any federal firearms licensee (FFL) who intend to change the business and/or mailing address of an active license and certify compliance with the provisions of the law for the new address.
Firearms
F 3311.4 Application for Alternate Means of Identification of Firearm(s) (Marking Variance) (ATF Form 3311.4) (483 KB)

This is the form which is used by licensed manufacturers and importers requesting ATF approval to adopt markings on behalf of another manufacturer/importer during firearms manufacturing process. OMB No. 1140-0104 (10/31/2026)

Firearms
F 5300.11 Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Exportation Report (AFMER) (ATF Form 5300.11) (466 KB)

This form is required of all Type 07 and Type 10 federal firearms licensees (FFLs) for reporting production data for the manufacture and exportation of firearms.

Instead of printing this form and mailing it in, please consider using eForms to electronically complete and submit your AFMER form. You can complete the AFMER eForm at www.atf.gov/firearms/applications-eforms.  If you need assistance with eForms, send an email to eforms.admin@atf.gov.

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affirmative_action_plan.pdf (120 KB)

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