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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 TD-393: Removal of Restrictions on Importation of Defense Articles From Specified New Independent States of the Former Soviet Union and Yugoslavia and To Amend the Term “Military Firearms and Ammunition” (Published: 11/17/97 – Effective: 11/17/97) (34 KB) |
This final rule removes the following States of the former Soviet Union from the list of countries from which the import of defense articles into the United States is proscribed: Georgia, Kazakstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russian Federation, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. The rule also restricts the importation of certain firearms and ammunition located or manufactured in any of the above countries or previously manufactured in the Soviet Union to conform to limitations contained in an agreement between the United States and the Russian Federation and in accordance with advice from the Department of State. | Resource Center | Report |
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TD-391: Definitions for the Categories of Persons Prohibited From Receiving Firearms (Published: 06/27/97 – Effective: 08/26/97) (99 KB) |
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) is amending the regulations to provide definitions for the categories of persons prohibited from receiving or possessing firearms. The definitions will facilitate the implementation of the national instant criminal background check system (NICS) required under the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act. | Resource Center | Report |
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OMB 1140-0101.pdf (214 KB) |
Description :Firearms and Explosives Services Division Customer Service Survey –60 day Notice – comment period ends July 21, 2015 Summary :ATF F 5300.38 is used by existing Federal Firearms Licensees (FFL) to change the business address of the license and certify compliance with the provisions of the law for the new address. Licensees are required to notify ATF of the intent to move any business premises no later than 30 days prior to the intended move. The form is also used for changes of trade or business name, changes of mailing address, changes of contact information, changes of hours of operation/availability, and allows for licensees to indicate any changes of business structure. | Resource Center | Report |
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ATF Form 5320.20 OMB Number 1140-0010 application to transport interstate or temporarily export certain national firearms act.pdf (207 KB) |
Description :Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed eCollection; eComments Requested – Action: 60-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Application to Transport Interstate or Temporarily Export Certain National Firearms Act (NFA) Firearms Summary :In response to the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 Section 130002(b) as amended in 1996, the Office of Justice Programs’ (OJP) Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) administers the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a component of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). | Resource Center | Report |
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ATF Form 7 5310.12 7cr 5310.16 OMB 1140-0018-60.pdf (206 KB) |
Description :Application for Federal Firearms License –60 day Notice – comment period ends January 25, 2015 Summary :In accordance with 18 U.S.C. 923(a)(1) each person intending to engage in business as a firearms or ammunition importer or manufacturer, or dealer in firearms shall file an application, pay the required fee with ATF and obtain a license before engaging in business. The information requested on the form will be used to determine eligibility for the license as required by 18 U.S.C. Section 923. | Resource Center | Report |
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netf-et-advisory-public.pdf (298 KB) | Baltimore Field Division Joint Press Release - Public Advisory on Exploding Targets (May 29, 2015) | News | Report |
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Federal Firearm Licensees Newsletter - September 1995 (245 KB) |
What's in this issue: Streamlined Application Process; New Publications; New Faces; Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act Temporary Regulations; Firearms Theft; Restraining Orders; Law Enforcement Sales; Before You Move; Final Brady Regulations; Multiple Sales Reports; No Import Permits to Armscor; Licensing Telephone; Restoration of Federal Firearms Privileges; Industry Meetings; SHOT Show
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NFA Advisory to FFLs - Scams Using Fraudulent or Manipulated NFA Registration Documents (22 KB) |
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is advising the public to be aware of fraudulent National Firearms Act (NFA) tax registration forms being used to sell NFA firearms. Some individuals are presenting altered NFA Form 4’s to prospective buyers in order to obtain a deposit, but never deliver the firearms. | Firearms | Report |
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FFL Newsletter - September 2016 (168 KB) |
In this issue: FFL Advisory - Attempted Thefts of Firearms, NFA Trust "41 F", Theft/Loss in Transit Ruling, and much more!
| Firearms | Newsletter |
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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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Explosives Industry Newsletter - December 2010 (770 KB) |
What's in this issue?: New Chief of Explosives Industry Programs Branch, New Web Page, Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, ATF Ruling—Storage of Loaded Perforating Gun Assemblies, Dosed Gas Systems,m Federal Explosives Exemptions for U.S. Federal, State, and Local Government Agencies, Fireworks Storage Bins, Marking Requirements and Transfers of Damaged or Defective Display Fireworks, The Federal Explosives Regulations Pertaining to Fuses, and Fuzes Activities Conducted at Remote Storage Facilities, Note to Explosives Importers or User Permittees Importing Explosive Materials, Requirements for Marking Packages, Notification of Explosives Magazine Changes, Faxed or Scanned Copies of Licenses and Permits, Key Federal Agencies with Oversight over Explosives, Explosives Thefts | Explosives | Newsletter |
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Silencer Destruction Diagram (408 KB) |
To meet the requirement for removal from GCA and NFA provisions, ATF has previously explained that acceptable methods of destruction include completely melting, shredding, or crushing the firearm silencer. View more information on how to properly destroy a silencer. | Firearms | Guide |
 AFMER 2020 Final Web Report (398 KB) |
Excel spreadsheet with final 2020 AFMER report data. | Firearms | Report |
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January 2022 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results (13 KB) |
January 2022 compliance inspection results. | Firearms | Report |
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Recordkeeping Requirements for Explosives Permittees and Limited Permittees (ATF P 5400.20) (518 KB) |
This publication defines what each Federal explosives permittee and limited permitee must do for compliance, as per the Federal explosives regulations, at 27 CFR, Part 555. | Explosives | Guide |
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inspection_results_worksheet_december_2021.xlsx (13 KB) |
Firearms Compliance Inspection Statistics December 2021 | Firearms | Report |
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October 2021 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results (13 KB) | Firearms | Report | |
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November 2021 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results (13 KB) | Firearms | Report | |
 eForms New Users First Time Login (1365 KB) | Firearms | Guide | |
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eForms Existing Legacy Users First Time Login (1788 KB) | Firearms | Guide | |
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Explosives Industry Newsletter - October 2021 (526 KB) |
What's in this Issue?: New Assistant Director and Deputy Assistant Director, Enforcement Programs and Services; FEID Personnel Changes, Updated Form for Explosives Theft or Loss; Articles Pyrotechnic Exemption; Overview of IMESAFR; Reporting Employee Possessors; Changes to the List of Explosive Materials; Report Suspicious Activity; Underground Storage Reminder; Authorized Persons List; Question and Answers; Updated Publications; 2020 ATF Webinar | Explosives | Newsletter |
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U.S. Virgin Islands Firearms Statutes and Codes (356 KB) |
From the 34th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5) | Firearms | Guide |
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Vermont Firearms Statutes and Codes (332 KB) |
From the 34th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5) | Firearms | Guide |
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Texas Firearms Statutes and Codes (582 KB) |
From the 34th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5) | Firearms | Guide |
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North Dakota Firearms Statutes and Codes (433 KB) |
From the 34th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5) | Firearms | Guide |