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. ATF publications do not have the force and effect of federal statutes or Department of Justice regulations, and are not final agency actions. They may also be rescinded or modified at ATF’s discretion.
For more information, see “Memorandum for All Components: Prohibition of Improper Guidance Documents,” from Attorney General Jefferson B. Sessions III, November 16, 2017.
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Description | Category | Document Type |
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 Recordkeeping Requirements for Explosive Material Importers (ATF P 5400.21) (3763 KB) |
This publication defines what each federally licensed importer must do for compliance, as per the Federal explosives regulations at 27 CFR, Part 555.
| Explosives | Guide |
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Recordkeeping Requirements for Explosive Material Manufacturers (ATF P 5400.19) (4772 KB) |
This publication identifies what licensed manufacturers must do for compliance, as per the Federal explosives regulations at 27 CFR, Part 555.
| Explosives | Guide |
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Recordkeeping Requirements for Explosive Permittees and Limited Permittees (ATF P 5400.20) (6573 KB) |
This publication defines what each Federal explosives permittee and limited permitee must do for compliance, as per the Federal explosives regulations, at 27 CFT, Part 555. | Explosives | Report |
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Rhode Island Firearms Trace Data – 2014 (1489 KB) |
This brochure contains trace data related information from January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014. | About ATF | Report |
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Safety and Security for Firearm Owners (ATF P 5300.22) (391 KB) |
The purpose of firearm safety is to eliminate or minimize the risks of unintentional damage, injury or death caused by improper possession, storage, or handling of a firearm. Firearm owners should handle the firearm safely and protect themselves and the public from the theft, loss or misuse of their firearm.
| Firearms | Guide |
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Safety and Security Information for Federal Firearms Licensees (ATF P 3317.2) (4296 KB) |
This booklet provides safety and security information for Federal firearms licensees (FFL) and their businesses. In this booklet you will find information pertaining to ATF's stolen firearms program, steps for reducing your vulnerability to theft or loss, properly identifying and recording firearms information, recording suspicious person descriptions and how to report a theft or loss of firearms inventory.
| 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 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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State Laws and Published Ordinances (2010-2011) - Alabama (139 KB) | State of Alabama Firearms Code. | Resource Center | Guide |
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State Laws and Published Ordinances (2010-2011) - Alaska (63 KB) | State of Alaska Firearms Code | Resource Center | Guide |
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State Laws and Published Ordinances (2010-2011) - American Samoa (48 KB) | American Samoa Firearms Code | Resource Center | Guide |
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State Laws and Published Ordinances (2010-2011) - Arizona (78 KB) | State of Arizona Firearms Code | Resource Center | Guide |
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State Laws and Published Ordinances (2010-2011) - Arkansas (57 KB) | State of Arkansas Firearms Code | Resource Center | Guide |
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State Laws and Published Ordinances (2010-2011) - California (860 KB) | State of California Firearms Code | Resource Center | Guide |
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State Laws and Published Ordinances (2010-2011) - Colorado (107 KB) | State of Colorado Firearms Code | Resource Center | Guide |
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State Laws and Published Ordinances (2010-2011) - Connecticut (192 KB) | State of Connecticut Firearms Code | Resource Center | Guide |
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State Laws and Published Ordinances (2010-2011) - Delaware (88 KB) | State of Delaware Firearms Code | Resource Center | Guide |
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State Laws and Published Ordinances (2010-2011) - District of Columbia (153 KB) | District of Columbia Firearms Code | Resource Center | Guide |
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State Laws and Published Ordinances (2010-2011) - Florida (161 KB) | State of Florida Firearms Code | Resource Center | Guide |
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State Laws and Published Ordinances (2010-2011) - Georgia (93 KB) | State of Georgia Firearms Code | Resource Center | Guide |
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State Laws and Published Ordinances (2010-2011) - Guam (55 KB) | Guam Firearms Code | Resource Center | Guide |
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State Laws and Published Ordinances (2010-2011) - Hawaii (76 KB) | State of Hawaii Firearms Code | Resource Center | Guide |
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State Laws and Published Ordinances (2010-2011) - Idaho (57 KB) | State of Idaho Firearms Code | Resource Center | Guide |
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State Laws and Published Ordinances (2010-2011) - Illinois (397 KB) | State of Illinois Firearms Code | Resource Center | Guide |
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State Laws and Published Ordinances (2010-2011) - Indiana (133 KB) | State of Indiana Firearms Code | Resource Center | Guide |