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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ATF Quarterly Bulletin 2002, Volume 1 – Administrative Matters (59 KB) |
This document contains the delegations for this bulletin. | Resource Center | Report |
Progress Report - Study of Marking, Rendering Inert, and Licensing of Explosive Materials - 1998 (210 KB) |
The ESG is continuing to analyze statistical data on explosives-related incidents as reported in ATF’s annual Arson and Explosives Incidents Report (AEIR), in order to assess the overall threat to the American public posed by the criminal use of explosives. This analysis is directed toward identifying regulatory weaknesses that create vulnerability, as well as determining where the application of detection and identification technology may have the greatest impact in preventing and solving criminal acts. | Resource Center | Report |
Progress Report - Study of Marking, Rendering Inert, and Licensing of Explosive Materials (Taggant Study) (97) (195 KB) |
The Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (the Act) was enacted on April 24, 1996. Section 732 of the Act mandates the Secretary of the Treasury (the Secretary) to conduct a study of: the tagging of explosive materials, rendering common chemicals used to manufacture explosive materials inert, imposing controls on certain precursor chemicals and, State licensing requirements for the purchase and use of commercial high explosives. On September 30, 1996, an amendment included in the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (Amendment) provided the necessary funding for the study and added a requirement that the Secretary, in consultation with the Attorney General, concurrently report to Congress on the possible use and exploitation of new prevention technologies. | Resource Center | Report |
Visual Characteristics of Fire Melting on Copper Conductors (Technical Bulletin 001). (262 KB) |
Forensic Investigation Techniques for Inspecting Electrical Conductors Involved in Fire (Document No: 239052, Award Number: 2010-DN-BX-K246), posted on 11/14/12 | Report | |
TD-472a: Delegation of Authority; Correction (Published: 10/15/02) (38 KB) |
This document contains a correction to a final rule published by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms in the February 7, 2002, | Resource Center | Report |
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 |
Notice 878 — The Department of the Treasury’s Odor Recognition Proficiency Standard for Explosives Detection Canines (13 KB) |
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) is announcing the availability of the Department of the Treasury’s Odor Recognition Proficiency Standard for Explosives Detection Canines. The standard has been revised using solicited input and recommendations from other Federal law enforcement agencies that use explosives detection canines. A copy of the standard is available to all interested persons. | Resource Center | Report |
Notice 907 — Appointment of Individuals to Serve as Members of the Performance Review Board (PRB); Senior Executive Service (121 KB) |
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 4314(c)(4), this notice announces the appointment of members of the Performance Review Board for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) for the rating period beginning October 1, 1999, and ending September 30, 2000. This notice effects changes in the membership of the ATF PRB previously appointed November 12, 1999 (64 FR 61688). | Resource Center | Report |
Notice 908 — Availability of ATF Publication 5400.7 (118 KB) |
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) is issuing this notice: (1) To announce the release of ATF Publication 5400.7 (09/00), ‘‘Federal Explosives Law and Regulations—2000’’ and (2) to make certain technical corrections to that publication. The purpose of this publication is to serve as a guide to Federal explosives laws, regulations, and related information. | Resource Center | Report |
Notice 906 (122 KB) |
Identification Markings Placed on Imported Explosive Material (11/13/2000) - Comments are due on or before January 12, 2001. 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 906. | Explosives | Report |
Notice 2014R-15N - ATF Framework for Determining Whether Certain Projectiles are Primarily Intended for Sporting Purposes (444 KB) |
ATF Framework for Determining Whether Certain Projectiles are ‘Primarily Intended for Sporting Purposes’ Within the Meaning of 18 U.S.C. 921(a)(17)(C). Comments are due on or before March 16, 2015. | Resource Center | Report |
Youth Crime Gun Interdiction Initiative Report 1997 (279 KB) | The Youth Crime Gun Interdiction Initiative is a 17-city demonstration project aimed at reducing youth firearms violence. Officials from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), police chiefs, local prosecutors, and U.S. attorneys are developing information about illegal trafficking of firearms to young people and new methods of reducing the illegal supply of firearms to them. The initiative was developed by ATF and its National Tracing Center, funded by the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Enforcement and the National Institute of Justice, and announced by President Clinton on July 8, 1996. | Firearms | Report |
TD-476: Distribution and Use of Denatured Alcohol and Rum (Published: 4/12/02) (43 KB) |
This final rule amends the regulations in part 20 of title 27 of the Code of Federal Regulations by eliminating the requirement for users and dealers of specially denatured spirits (SDS) to file a bond.
| Resource Center | Report |
TD 477: Correction (Published: 7/26/02) (32 KB) |
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms published a final rule in the April 15, 2002, Federal Register concerning the delegation of the Director’s authorities in its exportation of liquors regulations. | Resource Center | Report |
TD-477: Delegation of Authority (Published: 4/15/02) (51 KB) |
This final rule places ATF authorities concerning the exportation of liquors with the ‘‘appropriate ATF officer’’ and requires that persons file documents required with the ‘‘appropriate ATF officer’’ or in accordance with the instructions for the ATF form. | Resource Center | Report |
TD-479: Importation of Distilled Spirits, Wines, and Beer; Recodification of Regulations (Published: 5/08/02) (44 KB) |
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) is recodifying the regulations pertaining to the importation of distilled spirits, wines, and beer. | Resource Center | Report |
Nebraska Firearms Trace Data - 2014 (1755 KB) | This brochure contains trace data from January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014. | About ATF | Report |
Top Calibers Recovered and Traced in the United States and Territories (26 KB) |
This is an Excel spreadsheet containing a numerical list of how many specific calibers have been traced and recovered in the U.S. and territories from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014. | About ATF | Report |
Time to Crime - Firearms Recovered and Traced in the United States and Territories (19 KB) |
This is an Excel spreadsheet containing a numerical list of how many firearms have been traced and recovered in the U.S. and territories between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014. | About ATF | Report |
Number of Firearms Sourced and Recovered in the United States and Territories (30 KB) |
This is an Excel spreadsheet containing a source and recovery states for firearms that have been traced and recovered in the U.S. and territories from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014. | About ATF | Report |
Firearm Types Recovered and Traced in the United States and Territories (20 KB) |
This is an Excel spreadsheet containing the type of firearms that have been traced and recovered in the U.S. and territories from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014. | About ATF | Report |
Categories Associated with Firearms Recovered and Traced in the United States and Territories (33 KB) | About ATF | Report | |
Age of Possessor - Firearms Recovered and Traced in the United States and Territories (19 KB) | About ATF | Report | |
Wyoming Firearms Trace Data - 2014 (1717 KB) | This brochure contains trace data related information from January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014. | About ATF | Report |
Wisconsin Firearms Trace Data - 2014 (1611 KB) | This brochure contains trace data related information from January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014. | About ATF | Report |