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This final rule places ATF authorities with the ‘‘appropriate ATF officer’’ and requires that persons file documents required with the ‘‘appropriate ATF officer’’ or in accordance with the instructions on the ATF form. Also, this final rule removes the definitions of, and references to, specific officers subordinate to the Director and the word ‘‘region.’’ Concurrently with this Treasury Decision, ATF Order 1130.12 is being issued and will be available to the public as specified in this rule. Through this order, the Director has delegated all of the authorities to the appropriate ATF officers and specified the ATF officers with whom applications, notices and other reports, which are not ATF forms, are to be filed. In addition, this final rule removes the regulations relating to a repealed tax on imported perfumes.

Published/Revised: March 13, 2002

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms published a final rule in the April 15, 2002, Federal Register concerning the delegation of the Directorate's authorities in its exportation of liquors regulations.

Published/Revised: April 15, 2002

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.  

Published/Revised: April 12, 2002

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. Also, this final rule removes the definitions of, and references to, specific officers subordinate to the Director and the word ‘‘region’’ in reference to ATF. Concurrently with this Treasury Decision, ATF Order 1130.27 is being issued and will be available to the public as specified in this rule. Through this order, the Director has delegated all of the authorities concerning the exportation of liquors to the appropriate ATF officers and specified the ATF officers with whom applications, notices, and other reports, which are not ATF forms, are filed.

Published/Revised: April 15, 2002

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) is recodifying the regulations pertaining to the importation of distilled spirits, wines, and beer.

Published/Revised: May 8, 2002

This form is used by ATF to determine whether a certification from a state of multi-state authority is needed for discharge of effluent into navigable water of the United States.

Published/Revised: September 28, 2023

The purpose of this open letter is to advise all federal firearms licensees (FFLs) that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is rescinding a prior Open Letter, dated Dec. 19, 2019, regarding the Franklin Armory Reformation firearm (2019 Open Letter). This open letter also advises FFLs on the classification of the Franklin Armory Reformation and Antithesis firearms under federal law. 

Published/Revised: August 29, 2025

The Department of Justice is amending the regulations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) regarding the making or transferring of a firearm under the National Firearms Act (NFA). This final rule defines the term "responsible person," as used in reference to a trust, partnership, association, company, or corporation; requires responsible persons of such trusts or legal entities to complete a specified form and to submit photographs and fingerprints when the trust or legal entity files an application to make an NFA firearm or is listed as the transferee on an application to transfer an NFA firearm; requires that a copy of all applications to make or transfer a firearm, and the specified form for responsible persons, as applicable, be forwarded to the chief law enforcement officer (CLEO) of the locality in which the applicant/transferee or responsible person is located; and eliminates the requirement for a certification signed by the CLEO. These provisions provide a public safety benefit as they ensure that responsible persons undergo background checks.

Published/Revised: May 15, 2020

The purpose of this open letter is to advise all federal firearms licensees (FFLs) of updated guidance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) that reminds you of your obligations under the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (Brady Act), 18 U.S.C. § 922(t), when transferring a firearm to a person who is not an FFL.

Published/Revised: May 23, 2025

State Laws and Published Ordinances - 2025 Wyoming 

Published/Revised: January 15, 2026

State Laws and Published Ordinances - 2025 Wisconsin 

Published/Revised: January 15, 2026

State Laws and Published Ordinances - 2025 West Virginia 

Published/Revised: January 15, 2026

State Laws and Published Ordinances - 2025 Washington 

Published/Revised: January 15, 2026

State Laws and Published Ordinances - 2025 Virginia 

Published/Revised: January 15, 2026

State Laws and Published Ordinances - 2025 Vermont 

Published/Revised: January 15, 2026

State Laws and Published Ordinances - 2025 Utah 

Published/Revised: January 15, 2026

State Laws and Published Ordinances - 2025 U.S. Virgin Island 

Published/Revised: January 15, 2026

State Laws and Published Ordinances - 2025 Texas 

Published/Revised: January 15, 2026

State Laws and Published Ordinances - 2025 Tennessee 

Published/Revised: January 15, 2026

State Laws and Published Ordinances - 2025 South Dakota 

Published/Revised: January 15, 2026

State Laws and Published Ordinances - 2025 South Carolina 

Published/Revised: January 15, 2026

State Laws and Published Ordinances - 2025 Rhode Island 

Published/Revised: January 15, 2026

State Laws and Published Ordinances - 2025 Puerto Rico 

Published/Revised: January 15, 2026

State Laws and Published Ordinances - 2025 Pennsylvania 

Published/Revised: January 15, 2026

State Laws and Published Ordinances - 2025 Oregon 

Published/Revised: January 15, 2026