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. ATF publications do not have the force and effect of federal statutes or Department of Justice regulations, and are not final agency actions. They may also be rescinded or modified at ATF’s discretion.
For more information, see “Memorandum for All Components: Prohibition of Improper Guidance Documents,” from Attorney General Jefferson B. Sessions III, November 16, 2017.
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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 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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Notice 862 (18 KB) |
Implementation of Pub. L. 104-208, the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 - Comments are due on or before September 28, 1998. To submit a comment electronically, use http://www.regulations.gov. To submit comments by mail or fax, please see the instructions included within the notice. To view all comments and documents associated with this notice, go to http://www.regulations.gov and enter Notice 862.
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TD-415: Implementation of Public Law 103-159, Relating to the Permanent Provisions of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (Published: 10/29/98 – Effective: 11/30/98) (59 KB) | The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) is amending the regulations to implement the provisions of Public Law 103-159, relating to the permanent provisions of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act. These regulations implement the law by requiring, with some exceptions, a licensed firearms importer, manufacturer, or dealer to contact the national instant criminal background check system (NICS) before transferring any firearm to an unlicensed individual. NICS will advise the licensee whether the system contains any information that the prospective purchaser is prohibited by law from possessing or receiving a firearm. | Rules and Regulations | Report |
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virginia051017.pdf (59 KB) | May 2017 Location of Abandoned/Unclaimed property by state. | Resource Center | Report |
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alabama051017.pdf (60 KB) | May 2017 Location of Abandoned/Unclaimed property by state. | Resource Center | Report |
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connecticut051017.pdf (59 KB) | May 2017 Location of Abandoned/Unclaimed property by state. | Resource Center | Report |
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florida051017.pdf (60 KB) | May 2017 Location of Abandoned/Unclaimed property by state. | Resource Center | Report |
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kentucky051017.pdf (63 KB) | May 2017 Location of Abandoned/Unclaimed property by state. | Resource Center | Report |
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michigan051017.pdf (59 KB) | May 2017 Location of Abandoned/Unclaimed property by state. | Resource Center | Report |
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newyork051017.pdf (59 KB) | May 2017 Location of Abandoned/Unclaimed property by state. | Resource Center | Report |
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oregon051017.pdf (60 KB) | May 2017 Location of Abandoned/Unclaimed property by state. | Resource Center | Report |
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pennsylvania051017.pdf (59 KB) | May 2017 Location of Abandoned/Unclaimed property by state. | Resource Center | Report |
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tennessee051017.pdf (59 KB) | May 2017 Location of Abandoned/Unclaimed property by state. | Resource Center | Report |
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texas051017.pdf (59 KB) | May 2017 Location of Abandoned/Unclaimed property by state. | Resource Center | Report |
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2015 USBDC Arson Incident Report (3308 KB) | The annual Arson Incident Report (AIR) reviews arson-related incidents from data reported to the United States Bomb Data Center (USBDC) through the Bomb Arson Tracking System (BATS). | Arson | Report |
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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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2015 Report on Firearms Commerce in the U.S. (1176 KB) | This is the 2015 Annual Statistical Update on Firearms Commerce in the United States. (This publication has been updated to correct 2013 firearms manufactured total in Exhibit 1.) | About ATF | Report |
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TD-402: Posting of Signs and Written Notification to Purchasers of Handguns (Published: 07/13/98 – Effective: 09/11/98) (70 KB) |
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) is amending the firearms regulations to require that signs be posted on the premises of Federal firearms licensees and that written notification be issued with each handgun sold advising of the provisions of the Youth Handgun Safety Act. | Rules and Regulations | Report |
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TD-404: This final rule amends regulations relating to the manufacturers excise tax on firearms and ammunition. (Published: 10/01/98 – Effective: 11/30/98) (70 KB) |
This final rule amends regulations relating to the manufacturers excise tax on firearms and ammunition. Under 26 U.S.C. 4181, a tax is imposed on the sale by the manufacturer, importer or producer of firearms, shells, and cartridges. The tax is 10 percent of the sale price for pistols and revolvers, 11 percent for firearms (other than pistols and revolvers), and 11 percent for shells and cartridges. Current regulations provide that no tax is imposed by section 4181 on the sale of parts or accessories of firearms, pistols, revolvers, shells, and cartridges when sold separately or when sold with a complete firearm. This final rule amends the regulations to clarify which parts and accessories must be included in the sale price when calculating the tax on firearms. | Rules and Regulations | Report |
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National Firearms Act Branch (ATF P 5320.6) (1648 KB) | This brochure provides information about ATF's National Firearms Act (NFA) Branch. | Firearms | Guide |
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2015 Summary: Firearms Reported Lost and Stolen (853 KB) |
2015 Summary: Firearms Reported Lost and Stolen | Firearms | Report |
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TD 427: Extension of Package Use-Up Rule for Roll-Your-Own Tobacco Manufacturers and Importers (Published: 06/29/2000) (121 KB) |
In Treasury Decision ATF–424, ATF issued temporary regulations requiring manufacturers and importers to mark packages of roll-your-own tobacco as either ‘‘roll-your-own tobacco’’ or ‘‘Tax Class J.’’ The temporary regulations provided a use up period until April 1, 2000 for manufacturers who used packages that did not meet the marking requirements, provided they used the packages before January 1, 2000. | Resource Center | Report |
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TD-419: Implementation of Public Law 104-132, the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996, Relating to the Marking of Plastic Explosives for the Purpose of Detection. (Published:10/14/99 – Effective: 12/13/99) (27 KB) |
This final rule implements certain provisions of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-132). These regulations implement the law by requiring detection agents for plastic explosives. The final rule also authorizes the use of four specific detection agents to mark plastic explosives and provides for the designation of other detection agents. | Explosives | Report |