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Document Type Description Category
Regulatory 1973-9 - Federal Firearms Licensees at Multiple Locations and Common Expiration Dates [PDF - 27.14 KB]

Licensed firearms or ammunition dealers operating at multiple locations may establish a common expiration date for all licenses.

Published/Revised: January 1, 1973

Firearms
Regulatory ATF Industry Circular: 1958-109-Licensing Requirements Under Federal Firearms Act [PDF - 327.03 KB]

Any person engaged in the business of selling firearms or pistol or revolver ammunition which are received in interstate commerce, either directly or indirectly, must obtain a Federal Firearms license.

Published/Revised: January 1, 1958

Firearms
Regulatory 1957-34 - Classification of 4-inch Diameter Barrel Extension [PDF - 230.15 KB]

Classification of a 4-inch diameter barrel extension

Published/Revised: January 1, 1957

Firearms
Last Updated: January 15, 2026

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