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.

Titlesort ascending Description Category Document Type
Memorandum of Merit System Principles and Prohibited Personnel Practices (916 KB)

The fundamental under girding of the entire Federal Human Resources Management system is the Merit System Principles.  The Merit System Principles can be described as the core values that should be expressed in every human resources decision. There are nine Merit System Principles, which can be found in Section 2301(b) of title 5, US.C.

Report
may_2024_-_inspection_results_worksheet_1.xlsx (13 KB) Firearms Report
may_2024_-_inspection_results_worksheet.xlsx (14 KB) Firearms Report
May 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results (13 KB)

May 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results

Firearms Report
Massachusetts Firearms Trace Data – 2014 (1883 KB)

This brochure contains trace data related information from January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014.

About ATF Report
Massachusetts Firearms Statutes and Codes (485 KB)

From the 34th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5)

Firearms Guide
Massachusetts - State Report (2265 KB)

National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report

Firearms Report
maryland_10.24.2024_508_compliance.pdf (73 KB) Asset Forfeiture Report
Maryland Firearms Trace Data – 2014 (1947 KB)

This brochure contains trace data related information from January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014.

About ATF Report
Maryland Firearms Statutes and Codes (608 KB)

From the 34th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5)

Firearms Guide
Maryland - State Report (7948 KB)

National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report

Firearms Report
march_2024_-_firearms_compliance_inspection_results.xlsx (13 KB)

March 2024 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results

Firearms Report
March 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results (13 KB)

March 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results

Firearms Report
Maine Firearms Trace Data – 2014 (1732 KB)

This brochure contains trace data related information from January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014.

About ATF Report
Maine Firearms Statutes and Codes (372 KB)

From the 34th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5)

Firearms Guide
Maine - State Report (3293 KB)

National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report

Firearms Report
Louisville, KY - State Report - Large Cities (2764 KB)

National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report

Firearms Report
louisiana_10.24.2024_508_compliance.pdf (71 KB) Asset Forfeiture Report
Louisiana Firearms Trace Data – 2014 (1727 KB)

This brochure contains trace data related information from January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014.

About ATF Report
Louisiana Firearms Statutes and Codes (308 KB)

From the 34th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5)

Firearms Guide
Louisiana - State Report (2545 KB)

National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report

Firearms Report
Loss Prevention for Firearms Retailers (441 KB)
Loss prevention for firearms retailers. As a firearms retailer you have a risk of burglary, theft, and loss. This guide will help you evaluate the security of your premises and help you develop a strategy for preventing losses.
Firearms Guide
Los Angeles, CA - State Report - Mega City (2841 KB)

National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report

Firearms Report
Little Rock, AR - State Report - Addendum City Report (3960 KB)

National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report

Firearms Report
List of Explosive Materials - 2002 (41 KB) Notice of List of Explosive Materials. Five additions: Azide explosives, HMTD [hexamethylenetriperoxidediamine], Nitrate explosive mixtures, Picrate explosives and TATP [triacetonetriperoxide] Explosives Report
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