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.

Title Description Category Document Type
missouri_9.25.2025_unclaimed_property.pdf (72 KB) Report
nebraska_9.25.2025_unclaimed_property.pdf (69 KB) Report
new_mexico_9.25.2025_unclaimed_property.pdf (74 KB) Report
north_dakota_9.25.2025_unclaimed_property.pdf (70 KB) Report
ohio_9.25.2025_unclaimed_property.pdf (77 KB) Report
oklahoma_9.25.2025_unclaimed_property.pdf (81 KB) Report
pennsylvania_9.25.2025_unclaimed_property.pdf (74 KB) Report
south_carolina_9.25.2025_unclaimed_property.pdf (70 KB) Report
texas_9.25.2025_unclaimed_property.pdf (77 KB) Report
virginia_9.25.2025_unclaimed_property.pdf (71 KB) Report
west_virginia_9.25.2025_unclaimed_property.pdf (70 KB) Report
wisconsin_9.25.2025_unclaimed_property.pdf (72 KB) Report
FFL Theft Loss Reports Matching Firearms Subsequently Recovered and Traced CY2024 (16 KB)

Statistics for FFL Theft Loss Reports Matching Firearms Subsequently Recovered and Traced during CY2024.

Resource Center Report
Firearm Types Recovered and Traced in the United States and Territories CY2024 (23 KB)

Statistics of Firearm Types Recovered and Traced in the United States and Territories during FY2024.

Resource Center Report
Top Calibers Recovered and Traced in the United States and Territories CY2024 (27 KB)

Statistics of Top Calibers Recovered and Traced in the United States and Territories during CY2024.

Resource Center Report
Categories Associated with Firearms Recovered and Traced in the United States and Territories CY2024 (32 KB)

Statistics and list of Categories Associated with Firearms Recovered and Traced in the United States and Territories during CY2024.

Resource Center Report
Number of Firearms Sourced and Recovered in the United States and Territories CY2024 (31 KB)

Statistics for Number of Firearms Sourced and Recovered in the United States and Territories during CY2024.

Resource Center Report
Time-to-Crime - Firearms Sourced and Recovered in the United States and Territories CY2024 (130 KB)

Statistics for Time-to-Crime Firearms Sourced and Recovered in the United States and Territories during CY2024.

Resource Center Report
Time-to-Crime Firearms Recovered and Traced in the United States and Territories CY2024 (19 KB)

Statistics of Time-to-Crime for Firearms Recovered and Traced in the United States and Territories during CY2024.

Resource Center Report
atf_o_5370.1h_federal_firearms_administrative_action_policy_april_2025.pdf (447 KB)

This is a national policy to promote consistent, effective, and equitable responses to violations of the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA), as amended, 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44.  When assessing which enforcement actions to take, ATF will consider the nature of the violations, their impact on public safety, ATF’s ability to reduce violent crime, and respect for the rule of law.  

Firearms Report
Procedures for Requesting Computerized Bookkeeping Variance (41 KB)

This document provides information regarding the procedure for requesting a computerized bookkeeping variance.

Firearms Guide
flsfps_04-09-25.pdf (96 KB) Firearms Report
afmer_2023_final_report_summary_cover_sheet_508_1.pdf (203 KB) Explosives Report
nfcta volume iv - part i firearm commerce updates and new analysis (1846 KB) Firearms Report
december_2024_-_inspection_results_worksheet.xlsx (13 KB) Firearms Report
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