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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 nics_act_list.7-7-21_0.pdf (155 KB) |
The NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 (NIAA) requires states, as a condition of grant eligibility, to establish procedures to allow persons with disabilities relating to mental health (i.e., prohibiting mental health adjudications or involuntary commitments to a mental institution) to obtain relief from such disabilities for purposes of firearms eligibility. The 33 states in this list have qualified relief of disability programs, under 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(d)(4), (g)(4), that ATF has approved. | Firearms | Guide |
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Facilitating Private Sales: A Federal Firearms Licensee Guide (2396 KB) |
We’ve put together this guide to educate federal firearms licensees (FFLs) on how to facilitate private party sales of firearms. When individuals decide to use FFLs to facilitate the private sale of their firearms, it can enhance public safety, assist law enforcement, and help ensure firearms end up only in the hands of those who are legally allowed to possess them. | Firearms | Guide |
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Florida Firearms Statutes and Codes (1651 KB) |
From the 35th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5) | Firearms | Guide |
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North Carolina Firearms Statutes and Codes (1061 KB) |
From the 35th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5) | Firearms | Guide |
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District of Columbia Firearms Statutes and Codes (493 KB) |
From the 35th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5) | Firearms | Guide |
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Utah Firearms Statutes and Codes (472 KB) |
From the 35th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5) | Firearms | Guide |
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Washington Firearms Statutes and Codes (686 KB) |
From the 35th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5) | Firearms | Guide |
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Nebraska Firearms Statutes and Codes (364 KB) |
From the 35th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5) | Firearms | Guide |
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Federal Firearms Telephone Directory (160 KB) |
Customer service and corporate account phone list for ATF's Federal Firearms Licensing Center. (Updated 2023) | Firearms | Guide |
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ATF P 5310.2 - Do I need a license to buy or sell firearms? (1273 KB) |
ATF guidance to help the public understand when those who buy and sell firearms must have a federal firearms license.
| Firearms | Guide |
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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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Outreach Training Materials - FAIR Trade Group Firearms and Ammunition Import and Export Conference: Govt Contracts, Furnished Equipment (6.14.23) (2160 KB) |
Outreach Training Materials - FAIR Trade Group Firearms and Ammunition Import and Export Conference: Govt Contracts, Furnished Equipment (6.14.23) | Firearms | Guide |
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Outreach Training Materials - FAIR Trade Group Firearms and Ammunition Import and Export Conference: Marking Requirements, Gunsmithing Rules (6.14.23) (506 KB) |
Outreach Training Materials - FAIR Trade Group Firearms and Ammunition Import and Export Conference: Marking Requirements, Gunsmithing Rules (6.14.23) | Firearms | Guide |
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Outreach Training Materials - NFA 922(o) Presentation (6.12.23) (1093 KB) |
Outreach Training Materials - NFA 922(o) Presentation (6.12.23) | Firearms | Guide |
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ATF Disclosure Of Firearms Trace Data (ATF P 3312.11) (0 KB) |
This brochure clarifies ATF's disclosure policy regarding trace data.
| Firearms | Guide |
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ATF eForms 4473 User Manual (3250 KB) |
This user manual is to be used by federal firearms licensees who have downloaded ATF's e4473 form. | Firearms | Guide |
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Public Safety Advisory to All Federal Firearms Licensees, and Firearm Parts, Components, and Accessories Manufacturers and Distributors (364 KB) |
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is issuing this public safety Advisory to the firearms industry and the public to provide information regarding its investigative priorities related to possible willful efforts to violate the requirements of the Gun Control Act (GCA) as implemented by the Final Rule titled Definition of ‘Frame or Receiver’ and Identification of Firearms (Final Rule 2021R-05F) (“Frame or Receiver Final Rule” or the “Final Rule”).1 As with any suspected violations of the GCA, ATF may investigate such activities and, where appropriate, refer them for potential enforcement actions. ATF considers willful violations of the GCA, including the types described in this document, an investigative priority. | Firearms | Guide |
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New Training Aid for the Overview of Final Rule 2021R-05F Definition of "Frame or Receiver" and Identification of Firearms and SBA Compliance Guide (859 KB) |
Training aid to go with the final rule overview for federal firearms licensees and small businesses. | Firearms | Guide |
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Overview of Final Rule 2021R-05F Definition of “Frame or Receiver” and Identification of Firearms (2986 KB) |
Overview for use with training aid. | Firearms | Guide |
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Advisory Opinion on Licensing for Certain Gun Show Sellers (778 KB) |
This letter provides additional guidance on licensing for persons engaged in selling firearms at in-state gun shows.
| Firearms | Guide |
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Federal Firearms Regulations Reference Guide - 2014 Edition (ATF P 5300.4) (3512 KB) |
The 2014 edition of the Federal Firearms Regulations Reference Guide contains information that will help you comply with federal laws and regulations governing the manufacture, importation and distribution of firearms and ammunition. This edition contains new and amended statutes enacted since publication of the 2005 edition, as well as updated regulations and rulings issued by ATF. | Firearms | Guide |
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National Tracing Center – eTrace – Internet-based Firearms Tracing and Analysis (ATF P 3312.9) (998 KB) |
ATF provides a paperless firearm trace submission system that is readily accessible through the internet known as eTrace. It provides the necessary utilities for submitting, retrieving, storing, and querying all firearms trace related information.
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National Tracing Center - Información para las Oficinas Policiales (ATF P 3312.7 SP) (1146 KB) |
¿Qué es la División del Centro Nacional de Rastreo (NTC)? La División del Centro de Rastreo Nacional (NTC) del Agencia de Alcohol, Tabaco, Armas de Fuego y Explosivos es la única organización autorizada a rastrear armas de fuego de fabricación nacional y extranjera para las agencias policiales internacionales, federales, estatales y locales. | Firearms | Guide |
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National Tracing Center – eTrace – Rastreo y Análisis de Armas de Fuego por Internet (995 KB) |
¿Qué es eTrace? ATF extiende su continuo compromiso con la comunidad policial ofreciéndole un sistema de rastreo de armas de fuego sin papel y fácilmente accesible a través de Internet. Este sistema, conocido como eTrace, ofrece las herramientas necesarias para enviar, recuperar, guardar e investigar toda la información relacionada con el rastreo de un arma de fuego que su agencia esté manejando. | Firearms | Guide |