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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.

Document Type Description Category
Report Firearms Trace Data: Mexico - 2016-2021 [HTML]

This report relates only to those firearms recovered in Mexico and traced by ATF between calendar years 2016 - 2021. The firearm trace results are based upon the supplied firearm identifiers on the Mexico trace requests. The Mexican trace data in this report is organized by the calendar year in which the firearm was recovered, not the year in which the trace was initiated.

Published/Revised: September 15, 2022

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: Central America - 2021 [HTML]

This report relates only to those firearms recovered in Central America and traced by ATF in 2021. The firearm trace results are based upon the supplied firearm identifiers on the Central America trace requests. The Central American trace data in this report is organized by the calendar year in which the firearm was recovered, not the year in which the trace was initiated.

Published/Revised: September 15, 2022

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: The Caribbean - 2021 [HTML]

This report relates only to firearms recovered in the top five reporting Caribbean nations and traced by ATF in 2021. The firearm trace results are based upon the supplied firearm identifiers on the Caribbean trace requests. The Caribbean trace data in this report is organized by the calendar year in which the firearm was recovered, not the year in which the trace was initiated.

Published/Revised: September 15, 2022

Firearms
Report August 2022 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results [XLSX - 12.78 KB]

August 2022 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results

Published/Revised: September 6, 2022

Firearms
Publication Special Agent Body-Worn Cameras - ATF O 3020.3A [PDF - 325.17 KB]

This order establishes direction on the use of Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)-owned body-worn cameras (BWCs) by ATF special agents during properly authorized investigations and activities. For purposes of this policy, the term “BWC recordings,” refers to audio and video recordings and associated metadata recorded on ATF-owned BWCs while the agent is engaged in federal law enforcement operations to include the investigation of fugitives sought on state and local warrants adopted by a federal agency. This policy does not apply to ATF-issued recording equipment to include digital or electronic media recordings from vehicle dash cameras, digital cameras, closed-circuit television, unmanned aerial systems, telecommunications devices, or any other camera sensor device. ATF special agents are prohibited from using non-ATF-owned recording devices (e.g., personal digital cameras, personal smartphone cameras, etc.) for documenting law enforcement activities, including the documentation of evidence. Finally, this policy applies only to ATF special agents in the designated sites and only after receiving BWC training.

Published/Revised: August 23, 2022

Workforce and Mission
Publication Task Force Officer Body-Worn Camera - ATF O 3020.4 [PDF - 290.14 KB]

This order establishes direction for the use of non-Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) owned body-worn cameras (BWCs) by ATF Task Force Officers (TFOs) and Special Deputies (SD) on federal task forces. This policy provides parameters for the use of BWCs by TFOs to the extent that a state or local law enforcement agency requires their use by its officers during federal task force operations.

Published/Revised: August 23, 2022

Workforce and Mission
Report July 2022 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results [XLSX - 12.78 KB]

July 2022 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results

Published/Revised: August 4, 2022

Firearms
Report June 2022 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results [XLSX - 12.8 KB]

Firearms Compliance Inspection Results for June 2022.

Published/Revised: July 5, 2022

Firearms
Publication 2020 - September - Presentation - General Variance Requests [PDF - 2.65 MB]

This presentation details when a variance to deviate from the explosive's regulations may be requested, to whom they may be issued, where to direct such requests and documentation from the requestor to assist in evaluation of those requests.

Published/Revised: June 15, 2022

Explosives
Regulatory Forensic Firearm Training Request for Non-ATF Employees - ATF Form 7110.15 [PDF - 242.97 KB]

This form is used by federal, state, local and international agencies to register for forensic firearm training with ATF.

Published/Revised: June 15, 2022

Firearms
Report May 2022 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results [XLSX - 13.14 KB]

May 2022 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results

Published/Revised: June 6, 2022

Firearms
Publication New Training Aid for the Overview of Final Rule 2021R-05F Definition of "Frame or Receiver" and Identification of Firearms and SBA Compliance Guide [PDF - 858.76 KB]

Training aid to go with the final rule overview for federal firearms licensees and small businesses. 

Published/Revised: May 24, 2022

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: Albuquerque, NM - 2019 [HTML]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations in Albuquerque, NM. It includes statistics from January 1 - December 31, 2019, on firearms recovered and traced, firearm types, calibers, source states, time-to-crime rates, possessor age, top recovery locations and more. 

Published/Revised: May 17, 2022

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: Baltimore, MD - 2019 [HTML]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations in Baltimore, MD. It includes statistics from January 1 - December 31, 2019, on firearms recovered and traced, firearm types, calibers, source states, time-to-crime rates, possessor age, top recovery locations and more. 

Published/Revised: May 17, 2022

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: Chicago, IL - 2019 [HTML]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations in Chicago, IL. It includes statistics from January 1 - December 31, 2019, on firearms recovered and traced, firearm types, calibers, source states, time-to-crime rates, possessor age, top recovery locations and more. 

Published/Revised: May 17, 2022

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: Cleveland, OH - 2019 [HTML]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations in Cleveland, OH. It includes statistics from January 1 - December 31, 2019, on firearms recovered and traced, firearm types, calibers, source states, time-to-crime rates, possessor age, top recovery locations and more. 

Published/Revised: May 17, 2022

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: Detroit, MI - 2019 [HTML]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations in Detroit, MI. It includes statistics from January 1 - December 31, 2019, on firearms recovered and traced, firearm types, calibers, source states, time-to-crime rates, possessor age, top recovery locations and more. 

Published/Revised: May 17, 2022

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: Kansas City, MO - 2019 [HTML]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations in Kansas City, MO. It includes statistics from January 1 - December 31, 2019, on firearms recovered and traced, firearm types, calibers, source states, time-to-crime rates, possessor age, top recovery locations and more. 

Published/Revised: May 17, 2022

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: Little Rock, AR - 2019 [HTML]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations in Little Rock, AR. It includes statistics from January 1 - December 31, 2019, on firearms recovered and traced, firearm types, calibers, source states, time-to-crime rates, possessor age, top recovery locations and more. 

Published/Revised: May 17, 2022

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: Los Angeles, CA - 2019 [HTML]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations in Los Angeles, CA. It includes statistics from January 1 - December 31, 2019, on firearms recovered and traced, firearm types, calibers, source states, time-to-crime rates, possessor age, top recovery locations and more. 

Published/Revised: May 17, 2022

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: Memphis, TN - 2019 [HTML]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations in Memphis, TN. It includes statistics from January 1 - December 31, 2019, on firearms recovered and traced, firearm types, calibers, source states, time-to-crime rates, possessor age, top recovery locations and more. 

Published/Revised: May 17, 2022

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: New York City, NY - 2019 [HTML]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations in New York City, NY. It includes statistics from January 1 - December 31, 2019, on firearms recovered and traced, firearm types, calibers, source states, time-to-crime rates, possessor age, top recovery locations and more. 

Published/Revised: May 17, 2022

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: San Francisco, CA - 2019 [HTML]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations in San Francisco, CA. It includes statistics from January 1 - December 31, 2019, on firearms recovered and traced, firearm types, calibers, source states, time-to-crime rates, possessor age, top recovery locations and more. 

Published/Revised: May 17, 2022

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: Springfield, MO - 2019 [HTML]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations in Springfield, MO. It includes statistics from January 1 - December 31, 2019, on firearms recovered and traced, firearm types, calibers, source states, time-to-crime rates, possessor age, top recovery locations and more. 

Published/Revised: May 17, 2022

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: St. Louis, MO - 2019 [HTML]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations in St. Louis, MO. It includes statistics from January 1 - December 31, 2019, on firearms recovered and traced, firearm types, calibers, source states, time-to-crime rates, possessor age, top recovery locations and more. 

Published/Revised: May 17, 2022

Firearms
Last Updated: January 15, 2026

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