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This is an informational pamphlet for Federal firearms licensees (FFL) to provide you information about ATF's Out-of-Business Records Center, the Multiple Sales forms, and reporting theft or loss of firearms from inventory.
| Firearms | Guide |
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What is the National Tracing Center Division (NTC)? The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' (ATF) National Tracing Center Division (NTC) is the only organization authorized to trace U.S. and foreign manufactured firearms for international, federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.
| Firearms | Guide |
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National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report | Firearms | Report |
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From the 35th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5) | Firearms | Guide |
![]() | This brochure contains trace data from January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014. | About ATF | Report |
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![]() | Baltimore Field Division Joint Press Release - Public Advisory on Exploding Targets (May 29, 2015) | News | Report |
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National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report | Firearms | Report |
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From the 34th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5) | Firearms | Guide |
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This brochure contains trace data related information from January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014. | About ATF | Report |
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Location of Abandoned/Unclaimed Property by State for 4/8/2025 | Asset Forfeiture | Report |
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The property listed has been determined to be abandoned or unclaimed property in the custody of ATF. The final claim date is July 3, 2025. | Asset Forfeiture | Report |
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National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report | Firearms | Report |
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National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report | Firearms | Report |
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This brochure contains trace data related information from January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014. | About ATF | Report |
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From the 34th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5) | Firearms | Guide |
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National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report | Firearms | Report |
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National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report | Firearms | Report |
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From the 34th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5) | Firearms | Guide |
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This brochure contains trace data related information from January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014. | About ATF | Report |
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National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report | Firearms | Report |
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From the 34th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5) | Firearms | Guide |