Publications Library
ATF occasionally issues publications to inform the industries it regulates and the general public about the laws and regulations administered and enforced by ATF. These include guidebooks, newsletters, brochures, studies, and reports.
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 TD 422: Implementation of Public Law 105-33, Section 9302, Requiring the Qualification of Tobacco Product Importers and Miscellaneous Technical Amendments (395 KB) |
This temporary rule implements some of the provisions of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997. The new law sets forth the requirement that, beginning January 1, 2000, importers of tobacco products qualify for a permit to conduct that activity. Implementing changes, including a transitional rule, are made to part 275. In addition, clarifying changes are made to part 275. In the Proposed Rules section of this Federal Register, ATF is also issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking inviting comments on this temporary rule for a 60-day period following the publication of this temporary rule. | Resource Center | Report |
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Tampa, FL - State Report - Medium Cities (3736 KB) |
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report | Firearms | Report |
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Tacoma, WA - State Report - Addendum City Report (4122 KB) |
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report | Firearms | Report |
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Suspicious Packages (ATF P 5400.26) (285 KB) |
This publication provides vital safety information to persons and organizations encountering suspicious packages and/or bomb threats. | Explosives | Guide |
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state_laws_and_published_ordinances_2022_-_kentucky.pdf (261 KB) |
From the 35th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5) | Firearms | Guide |
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state_laws_and_published_ordinances_2022_-_iowa.pdf (490 KB) |
From the 35th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5) | Firearms | Guide |
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Springdale, AR - State Report - Addendum City Report (3905 KB) |
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report | Firearms | Report |
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south_carolina_9.25.2025_unclaimed_property.pdf (70 KB) | Report | ||
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south_carolina_12.18.2025_508_compliance.pdf (71 KB) | Firearms | Report | |
 south-dakota-0925-ffl-list.xlsx (82 KB) | Resource Center | Report | |
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south-dakota-0825-ffl-list.xlsx (82 KB) |
August 2025 FFL List by State. | Report | |
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south-carolina-0925-ffl-list.xlsx (176 KB) | Resource Center | Report | |
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south-carolina-0825-ffl-list.xlsx (177 KB) |
August 2025 FFL List by State. | Report | |
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South Dakota Firearms Trace Data – 2014 (1620 KB) |
This brochure contains trace data related information from January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014. | About ATF | Report |
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South Dakota Firearms Statutes and Codes (260 KB) |
From the 34th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5) | Firearms | Guide |
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South Dakota - State Report (2996 KB) |
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report | Firearms | Report |
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South Carolina State Laws and Published Ordinances (399 KB) |
From the 34th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5) | Firearms | Guide |
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South Carolina Firearms Trace Data – 2014 (1778 KB) |
This brochure contains trace data related information from January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014. | About ATF | Report |
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South Carolina - State Report (2565 KB) |
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report | Firearms | Report |
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South Bend, IN - State Report - Addendum City Report (3782 KB) |
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report | Firearms | Report |
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Source Recovery By State CY 2023 (31 KB) | Resource Center | Report | |
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Silencer Destruction Diagram (408 KB) |
To meet the requirement for removal from GCA and NFA provisions, ATF has previously explained that acceptable methods of destruction include completely melting, shredding, or crushing the firearm silencer. View more information on how to properly destroy a silencer. | Firearms | Guide |
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Shreveport, LA - State Report - Small City (6424 KB) |
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Gun Intelligence and Analysis - Volume Two | Firearms | Report |
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september-2023-firearms-compliance-inspection-results.xlsx (13 KB) | Firearms | Report | |
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September 2024 Firearms Compliance Inspection Results.xlsx (13 KB) |
September 2024 Firearms Compliance Inspection Results | Firearms | Report |