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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 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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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 |
 Source Recovery By State CY 2023 (31 KB) | Resource Center | 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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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 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 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 Dakota - State Report (2996 KB) |
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report | Firearms | 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 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-carolina-0825-ffl-list.xlsx (177 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-dakota-0825-ffl-list.xlsx (82 KB) |
August 2025 FFL List by State. | Report | |
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south-dakota-0925-ffl-list.xlsx (82 KB) | Resource Center | Report | |
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south_carolina_12.18.2025_508_compliance.pdf (71 KB) | Firearms | Report | |
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south_carolina_2.12.2026_abandoned_ads.pdf (73 KB) | Report | ||
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south_carolina_9.25.2025_unclaimed_property.pdf (70 KB) | Report | ||
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south_carolina_state_laws_and_published_ordinances_2025.pdf (156 KB) | Resource Center | Report | |
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south_dakota_1.15.2026_abandoned_advertisement.pdf (70 KB) |
Location of Abandoned/Unclaimed Property by State | Report | |
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south_dakota_2.12.2026_abandoned_ads.pdf (71 KB) | Report | ||
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south_dakota_state_laws_and_published_ordinances_2025.pdf (114 KB) | Resource Center | Report | |
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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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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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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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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 |