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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 California Municipal Firearms Statutes and Codes - M through Z (2040 KB) | Firearms | Guide | |
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California Municipal Firearms Statutes and Codes - A through L (1639 KB) | Firearms | Guide | |
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California Firearms Trace Data – 2014 (1803 KB) |
This brochure contains trace data related information from January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014. | About ATF | Report |
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California Firearms Statutes and Codes (1386 KB) |
From the 34th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5) | Firearms | Guide |
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California - State Report (2862 KB) |
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Gun Intelligence and Analysis - Volume Two | Firearms | Report |
 Calibers By State CY 2023 (27 KB) | Resource Center | Report | |
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Bullets, Casings and You (ATF P 3315.2) (4216 KB) | This brochure provides information about ATF's National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN). With ATF’s NIBIN Program, State and local agencies receive technology that they could likely not afford on their own, as well as the capability to exchange investigative information with other jurisdictions. | Firearms | Guide |
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Buffalo, NY - State Report - Addendum City Report (2073 KB) |
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report | Firearms | Report |
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Boston, MA - State Report - Addendum City Report (3285 KB) |
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report | Firearms | Report |
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Bibb County, GA - State Report - Addendum City Report (3787 KB) |
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report | Firearms | Report |
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Beaumont, TX - State Report - Addendum City Report (3992 KB) |
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report | Firearms | Report |
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Baton Rouge, LA - State Report - Medium Cities (2938 KB) |
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report | Firearms | Report |
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Baltimore, MD - State Report - Large Cities (2889 KB) |
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report | Firearms | Report |
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Aurora, CO - State Report - Addendum City Report (3983 KB) |
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report | Firearms | Report |
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august_2024-_inspection_results_worksheet.xlsx (13 KB) | Firearms | Report | |
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August 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results (13 KB) |
August 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results | Firearms | Report |
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August 2022 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results (13 KB) |
August 2022 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results | Firearms | Report |
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Atlanta, GA - State Report - Medium Cities (3735 KB) |
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report | Firearms | Report |
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atf_o_5370.1h_federal_firearms_administrative_action_policy_april_2025.pdf (447 KB) |
This is a national policy to promote consistent, effective, and equitable responses to violations of the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA), as amended, 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44. When assessing which enforcement actions to take, ATF will consider the nature of the violations, their impact on public safety, ATF’s ability to reduce violent crime, and respect for the rule of law. | Firearms | Report |
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ATF Quarterly Bulletin1998, Volume 4 (657 KB) | The Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Quarterly Bulletin is the authoritative instrument of the Bureau for announcing official rulings and procedures, and for publishing Treasury decisions, legislation, administrative matters, and other items of general interest. It incorporates, into one publication, matters of the Bureau, which are of public record. | Resource Center | Report |
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ATF Quarterly Bulletin, Volume 4: September 17 – December 15, 1999 (151 KB) |
The Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Quarterly Bulletin is the authoritative instrument of the Bureau for announcing official rulings and procedures, and for publishing Treasury decisions, legislation, administrative matters, and other items of general interest. It incorporates, into one publication, matters of the Bureau, which are of public record. | Resource Center | Report |
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ATF Quarterly Bulletin 2002, Volume 3 – Treasury Decisions Sub A (87 KB) |
Under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act (FAA Act) (27 U.S.C. 201 et seq.), wine labels must provide the consumer “with adequate information as to the identity and quality” of the product. The FAA Act also requires that the information appearing on wine labels not mislead the consumer. To help carry out these statutory requirements, ATF has issued regulations, including those that designate grape varieties. | Resource Center | Report |
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ATF Quarterly Bulletin 2002, Volume 3 – Table of Contents (12 KB) |
This document contains the table of contents for this bulletin. | Resource Center | Report |
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ATF Quarterly Bulletin 2002, Volume 3 – Bureau Rulings (31 KB) | This document contains rulings dealing with firearms. | Resource Center | Report |
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ATF Quarterly Bulletin 2002, Volume 3 – Announcements (25 KB) | This is the announcements section of the bulletin. | Resource Center | Report |