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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 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 |
 eForms Existing Legacy Users First Time Login (1788 KB) | Firearms | Guide | |
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eForms New Users First Time Login (1365 KB) | Firearms | Guide | |
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Explanation of the Hearing Process (336 KB) |
This is a brochure provides general guidance and an overview of the hearing process for federal firearms licensees (FFLs).
| 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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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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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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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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Georgia Firearms Statutes and Codes (368 KB) |
From the 34th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5) | Firearms | Guide |
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Guam Firearms Statutes and Codes (208 KB) |
From the 34th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5) | Firearms | Guide |
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Guidance for Requesting Marking Variances (197 KB) |
Licensed manufacturers and importers are required to mark firearms manufactured or imported with specific identifying information. ATF may authorize other means of identification ("marking variance") upon receipt of a letter application from a licensed manufacturer or importer.
| Firearms | Guide |
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Gun Free School Zone Notice (ATF P 5310.1) (934 KB) |
This notice provides information about the laws and public responsibility regarding firearms near to or in school zones.
| Firearms | Guide |
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Hawaii Firearms Statutes and Codes (289 KB) |
From the 34th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5) | Firearms | Guide |
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How to Conduct a Firearms Inventory, ATF P 5380.2 (207 KB) |
This publication provides guidelines on how to conduct a firearms inventory.
| Firearms | Guide |
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Idaho Firearms Statutes and Codes (238 KB) |
From the 34th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5) | Firearms | Guide |
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Illinois Firearms Statutes and Codes (2668 KB) |
From the 34th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5) | Firearms | Guide |
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Important Notice to Dealers and Other Participants at Gun Shows (ATF I 5300.23A) (290 KB) |
This notice applies to activities permitted at bona fide gun shows, as defined in Title 27 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 478.100. Federal firearms licensees ("FFLs" or "Dealers") may only sell firearms at gun shows within the state in which their licensed premise is located. Revised June 2021.
| Firearms | Guide |
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Indiana Firearms Statutes and Codes (382 KB) |
From the 34th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5) | Firearms | Guide |
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Iowa Firearms Statutes and Codes (317 KB) |
From the 34th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5) | Firearms | Guide |
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Kansas Firearms Statutes and Codes (331 KB) |
From the 34th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5) | Firearms | Guide |
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Kentucky Firearms Statutes and Codes (263 KB) |
From the 34th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5) | Firearms | Guide |
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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 |
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Louisiana Firearms Statutes and Codes (308 KB) |
From the 34th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5) | Firearms | Guide |
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Maine Firearms Statutes and Codes (372 KB) |
From the 34th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5) | Firearms | Guide |
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Maryland Firearms Statutes and Codes (608 KB) |
From the 34th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5) | Firearms | Guide |