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 |
|---|---|---|
| Publication | July 2023 - F.A.I.R. Imports Conference Outreach Training Materials - Govt Contracts, Furnished Equipment
The Office of Enforcement Programs and Services (EPS) has provided a downloadable version of the presentation of sessions held on July 14, 2023. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Report | June 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results
June 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Regulatory | June 2023 - Public Safety Advisory - Consumer Fireworks
ATF would like to remind everyone of applicable regulations concerning consumer fireworks for the Fourth of July. Published/Revised: |
Explosives |
| Newsletter | Explosives Industry Newsletter - June 2023
What’s In This Issue: New Chief, EIPB; Importation and Manufacture of Small Arms Ammunition and Components; Importation of Articles Pyrotechnic Marked as Display Fireworks; Indoor Storage in Residences/Dwellings; Open letter – Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems; Distance Requirements for Ammonium Nitrate Products; Black Powder Exemption Reminder; Less Lethal Munitions Marking Requirements; ATF Ruling 2011-3 Reminder; Government Exemptions; Storage at Correctional Facilities; Q&As; Receiving ATF Website Update Notices Published/Revised: |
Explosives |
| Report | May 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results
May 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Report | April 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results
April 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Report | March 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results
March 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Software | eForm 4473 Download - Saving Completed PDFs with Google Chrome - Mac OS
Instructions have been provided to assist you with saving a completed PDF file on Google Chrome. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Software | eForm 4473 Download - Changing Default Reader to Google Chrome
Instructions have been provided to assist you with updating your default reader to Google Chrome. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Regulatory | 2023 - March - Public Safety Advisory to All FFLs and Firearm Parts, Components, and Accessories Manufacturers and Distributors
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is issuing this public safety Advisory to the firearms industry and the public to provide information regarding its investigative priorities related to possible willful efforts to violate the requirements of the Gun Control Act (GCA) as implemented by the Final Rule titled Definition of ‘Frame or Receiver’ and Identification of Firearms (Final Rule 2021R-05F) (“Frame or Receiver Final Rule” or the “Final Rule”).1 As with any suspected violations of the GCA, ATF may investigate such activities and, where appropriate, refer them for potential enforcement actions. ATF considers willful violations of the GCA, including the types described in this document, an investigative priority. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Regulatory | 2023 - March - Vermont - All FFLs - Changes to Vermont Law 13 V.S.A. § 4019
Changes to Vermont Law, 13 Vermont Statutes Annotated (V.S.A.) § 4019, effective July 1, 2022, have generated questions from Vermont FFLs. This letter alerts Vermont FFLs to the recent changes in Vermont law and provides guidance to ensure Vermont FFLs remain in compliance. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Report | February 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results
February 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Regulatory | Interstate Firearms Shipment Theft/Loss Report - ATF Form 3310.6
This form is used to report the theft or loss of firearms experienced by common carriers in interstate shipment. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Report | National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Gun Intelligence and Analysis - Volume II - Part VII - Recommendations
The NFCTA is a comprehensive report on firearms commerce and trafficking. The second volume focuses on data, information, and analysis relating to crime guns recovered by law enforcement during domestic and international investigations. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Report | January 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results
January 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Report | NFCTA - Volume Two - State Report - Connecticut
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Gun Intelligence and Analysis - Volume Two Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Report | NFCTA - Volume Two - State Report - Colorado
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Gun Intelligence and Analysis - Volume Two Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Report | NFCTA - Volume Two - State Report - Delaware
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Gun Intelligence and Analysis - Volume Two Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Report | NFCTA - Volume Two - State Report - California
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Gun Intelligence and Analysis - Volume Two Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Report | NFCTA - Volume Two - State Report - Arkansas
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Gun Intelligence and Analysis - Volume Two Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Report | NFCTA - Volume Two - State Report - Arizona
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Gun Intelligence and Analysis - Volume Two Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Report | NFCTA - Volume Two - State Report - Alaska
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Gun Intelligence and Analysis - Volume Two Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Report | NFCTA - Volume Two - State Report - Alabama
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Report | National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Gun Intelligence and Analysis - Volume II - References
The NFCTA is a comprehensive report on firearms commerce and trafficking. The second volume focuses on data, information, and analysis relating to crime guns recovered by law enforcement during domestic and international investigations. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Report | National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Gun Intelligence and Analysis - Volume II - Part VI - NIBIN Ballistic Evidence
The NFCTA is a comprehensive report on firearms commerce and trafficking. The second volume focuses on data, information, and analysis relating to crime guns recovered by law enforcement during domestic and international investigations. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
