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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 Federal Firearms Regulations Reference Guide - 2014 Edition (ATF P 5300.4) (3512 KB) |
The 2014 edition of the Federal Firearms Regulations Reference Guide contains information that will help you comply with federal laws and regulations governing the manufacture, importation and distribution of firearms and ammunition. This edition contains new and amended statutes enacted since publication of the 2005 edition, as well as updated regulations and rulings issued by ATF. | Firearms | Guide |
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federal_firearms_licensee_ffl_theft_loss_report_jan_2020-dec_2020_508.pdf (447 KB) |
The 2020 theft/loss report for January - December 2020 | Resource Center | Report |
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FFL Newsletter - September 2016 (168 KB) |
In this issue: FFL Advisory - Attempted Thefts of Firearms, NFA Trust "41 F", Theft/Loss in Transit Ruling, and much more!
| Firearms | Newsletter |
 FFL Theft Loss CY 2023 (16 KB) | Resource Center | Report | |
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FFL Theft Loss Reports Matching Firearms Subsequently Recovered and Traced CY2024 (16 KB) |
Statistics for FFL Theft Loss Reports Matching Firearms Subsequently Recovered and Traced during CY2024. | Resource Center | Report |
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FFL Theft/Loss Report - All States - 2017 (283 KB) | Resource Center | Report | |
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FFL Theft/Loss Reports Matching Firearms Subsequently Recovered and Traced - CY 2022.xlsx (17 KB) |
This is an Excel spreadsheet containing a numerical list of how many firearms have been traced and recovered in the U.S. and territories between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022. | Resource Center | Report |
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final_maui_lahaina_report.pdf (31064 KB) |
Consolidated information gathered by the NRT and Honolulu Field Office members and provided to Maui Fire Department for inclusion in their department’s origin and cause report. | Report | |
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Firearm Trace Data for Central America for CY 16.pdf (755 KB) |
International Trace Statistics for Central America CY 16.
| Firearms | Report |
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Firearm Types Recovered and Traced in the United States and Territories (20 KB) |
This is an Excel spreadsheet containing the type of firearms that have been traced and recovered in the U.S. and territories from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014. | About ATF | Report |
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Firearm Types Recovered and Traced in the United States and Territories - CY 2022.xlsx (22 KB) |
This is an Excel spreadsheet containing a numerical list of how many firearms have been traced and recovered in the U.S. and territories between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022. | Resource Center | Report |
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Firearm Types Recovered and Traced in the United States and Territories CY2024 (23 KB) |
Statistics of Firearm Types Recovered and Traced in the United States and Territories during FY2024. | Resource Center | Report |
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Firearms Commerce in the U.S. Annual Statistical Update - 2013 (707 KB) | Resource Center | Report | |
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Firearms Commerce in the U.S.-Annual Statistical Update 2012 (803 KB) | Resource Center | Report | |
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Firearms Commerce in the United States Annual Statistical Update 2017 (933 KB) | Resource Center | Report | |
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Firearms Commerce in the United States-2011 (1205 KB) | Resource Center | Report | |
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Firearms Newsletter Index (184 KB) |
Last updated July 2020. | Firearms | Newsletter |
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Firearms Trace Data for Canada CY 11-16.pdf (832 KB) |
International Trace Statistics for CY 11 - 16 for Canada.
| Firearms | Report |
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Firearms Trace Data for Mexico for CY 11-16.pdf (753 KB) |
International Trace Statistics for Mexico for CY 11-16.
| Firearms | Report |
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Firearms Trace Data for the Caribbean for CY 16.pdf (5873 KB) |
International Trace Statistics for the Caribbean for CY 16.
| Firearms | Report |
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firearms-importation-verification-guidebook--policies-procedures.pdf (554 KB) |
ATF Guidebook: Importation & Verification of Firearms, Ammunition, and Implements of War: Policies and Procedures | Resource Center | Guide |
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firearms_commerce_annual_statistical_report_2014.pdf (811 KB) | Resource Center | Report | |
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firearms_commerce_statistical_update_2018_508_7-24-18.pdf (718 KB) |
Firearms Commerce Statistical Update - 2018
| Resource Center | Report |
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Fireworks (Presentation - Sept. 2020) (1339 KB) |
This presentation on fireworks provides an overview of the classification of explosive materials and exemptions under Part 555. The presentation also addresses storage, identifying appropriate Tables of Distances and determining if a variance to deviate from the regulations might be needed. | Explosives | Guide |
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Florida - State Report (3049 KB) |
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Gun Intelligence and Analysis - Volume Two | Firearms | Report |