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.
| Document type | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Regulatory | 2021 - June - Louisiana - All FFLs - Lifetime Permit
This open letter has been rescinded. The purpose of this open letter is to advise you that the Louisiana Lifetime Concealed Handgun Permit meets the requirements as an alternative to the NICS check only during the five-year period beginning on the date of issuance of the Lifetime Permit. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Regulatory | 1998 - October - South Dakota - All FFLs - Permanent Provisions of the Brady Law
This open letter has been rescinded. The purpose of this open letter is to advise you of an important change to the procedure you may follow to comply with the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (Brady Act), 18 U.S.C. § 922(t), when transferring a firearm to an unlicensed person. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Regulatory | ATF Citizens' Academy Application (ATF Form F 3000.12)
ATF Citizens' Academy Application - The Citizens' Academy is an event for local community, religious and civic leaders, and organizations to interact and talk directly with ATF special agents and participate in hands-on activities related to ATF's areas of investigative responsibilities. Published/Revised: |
Workforce and Mission |
| Regulatory | Application for Federal Firearms License - Form 7/ 7 CR - ATF Form 7(5310.12)/7CR(5310.16)
This application for a federal firearms license (FFL) should be used to apply for all FFL types - any person(s) or entity who intend to engage in business as a firearms or ammunition importer or manufacturer, or firearms dealer, in interstate or foreign commerce; as well as those who wish to engage in curio and relic collecting activity. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Regulatory | Responsible Person Questionnaire - ATF Form 5400.13A/5400.16
This form is used to add responsible persons to a Federal Explosives License or Permit (FEL/P) with the application as well as after a FEL/P has already been issued. It is also required to be submitted with every FEL/P Renewal Application (ATF Form 5400.14/5400.15). Published/Revised: |
Explosives |
| Regulatory | Responsible Person Questionnaire Supplement for Use By Additional Responsible Persons for Form 7 / 7CR - ATF Form 7(5310.12A)/7CR(5310.16)
This supplemental Part B of the ATF Form 7 / 7 CR (F 5310.12/F 5310.16), Application for Federal Firearms License, is required to be completed by each Responsible Person (RP) who will be on a new federal firearms license (FFL). The Form 7 / 7 CR itself only has space for one (1) RP’s information; all additional RPs must complete and submit this form supplement. This supplement should also be used when adding RPs to an existing FFL. When submitting this form to add a Responsible Person to an already existing license, the form must be accompanied by a signed written request from a current/existing RP already on the license. We cannot process a form to add an additional RP to an existing license without the express written consent from an existing RP on the license. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Regulatory | Application/Permit for Temporary Importation of Firearms and Ammunition by Nonimmigrant Aliens - ATF Form 6NIA (5330.3D)
This form is used to apply to temporarily import firearms and ammunition for lawful hunting or sporting purposes. For use by visiting foreign nationals (nonimmigrant aliens) only. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Publication | Firearm Destruction Diagram: M16/AR-type Receiver
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. View more information on the destruction of the M16/AR-type receiver. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Publication | Firearm Destruction Diagram: MP5/SP5-type
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. View more information on the destruction of the MP5/SP5-type. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Publication | Firearm Destruction Diagram: M60 Receiver
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. View more information on the destruction of the M60 receiver. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Publication | Firearm Destruction Diagram: PPSh-41 Receiver
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. View more information on the destruction of the PPSh-41 receiver. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Publication | Firearm Destruction Diagram: PPS-43 Receiver
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. View more information on the destruction of the PPS-43 receiver. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Publication | Firearm Destruction Diagram: STEN Receiver
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. View more information on the destruction of the STEN receiver. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Publication | Firearm Destruction Diagram: Browning M1917 Machinegun
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. View more information on the destruction of the Browning M1917 machinegun. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Publication | Firearm Destruction Diagram: AK47, AKM, AKS74 Type Firearms
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. View more information on the destruction of AK47, AKM, and AKS74 type firearms. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Publication | Firearm Destruction Diagram: Erma EMP Receiver
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. View more information on the destruction of the Erma EMP receiver. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Publication | Firearm Destruction Firearm: RPD / Type 56 / Type 62 Light Machinegun
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. View more information on the destruction of RPD/type 56/ type 62 light machineguns. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Publication | Firearm Destruction Diagram: Finnish Suomi KP/-31 Receiver
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. View more information on the destruction of the Finnish Suomi KP/-31 receiver. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Publication | Firearm Destruction Diagram: Japanese Type 96/99 Light Machinegun
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. View more information on the destruction of Japanese type 96/99 light machineguns. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Publication | Firearm Destruction Diagram: Fabrique National Herstal (FNH) Model D (BAR-type)
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. View more information on the destruction of Fabrique National Herstal (FNH) model D (BAR-type). Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Publication | Firearm Destruction Diagram: Heckler and Koch (HK) Model UMP
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. View more information on the destruction of Heckler and Koch (HK) model UMP. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Publication | Firearm Destruction Diagram: M16/AR-type Firearms
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. View more information on the destruction of M16/AR-type firearms. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Publication | Firearm Destruction Diagram: MP40
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. View more information on the destruction of the MP40. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Publication | Firearm Destruction Diagram: PPS43
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. View more information on the destruction of the PPS43. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Publication | Firearm Destruction Diagram: RPG7
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. View more information on the destruction of the RPG7. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
