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 |
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| Publication | Hiring Offense Information Sheet: Influencing Withdrawal From Competition - 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(5)
This U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) information sheet provides general guidance and background information on 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(5). This document does not serve as legal advice and should not be cited as legal authority. Rather, the statute and current case law control with respect to matters discussed here. Published/Revised: March 31, 2025 |
Careers |
| Publication | Hiring Offense Information Sheet: Obstructing Right to Compete - 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(4)
This U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) information sheet provides general guidance and background information on 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(4). This document does not serve as legal advice and should not be cited as legal authority. Rather, the statute and current case law control with respect to matters discussed here. Published/Revised: March 31, 2025 |
Careers |
| Laboratories | Smoke/CO Alarm Activation on Lower Floor With Smoldering/Flaming Combustion Occurring on Upper Floor
Four experiments were conducted to evaluate the performance of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms located on the bottom floor of a two-story structure with respect to combustion on the upper floor. Published/Revised: March 13, 2025 |
Arson |
| Laboratories | Laboratory Services - Fire Research Laboratory - August 2024
These are management system documents utilized by ATF Laboratories. These documents are current as of Aug. 22, 2024. They are provided for informational purposes only. Published/Revised: March 6, 2025 |
Laboratories |
| Publication | Federal Firearms Licensing Center (FFLC) Telephone Directory
FFLC Telephone Directory - March 4, 2025. Published/Revised: March 5, 2025 |
Workforce and Mission |
| Laboratories | Cartridge Casings Exposed to Fire
One experiment was conducted to expose 48 cartridge casings to a fire in a single room compartment. Published/Revised: March 4, 2025 |
Arson |
| Report | NFCTA Volume IV - Part I Firearm Commerce Updates and New Analysis
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Protecting America from Trafficked Firearms - Volume Four. The data contained within NFCTA Volumes I-IV include select datasets reflecting firearms commerce and trafficking trends from 2000 through 2024. While these reports provide valuable insights, the parameters of the data varied from Volume to Volume and are not reflective of all the data ATF maintains. ATF is actively working to enhance the quality and scope of its data through improved collection methodologies and updated tracking systems. As these enhancements are implemented, future reports aspire to reflect more robust and comprehensive data. Published/Revised: March 3, 2025 |
Firearms |
| Report | 2024 - Federal Firearms Licensee Theft/Loss Report
Federal firearms licensees (FFLs) must report to ATF each missing, lost, or stolen firearm from the FFL's inventory or collection within 48 hours of discovery of the loss or theft by completing and forwarding a Federal Firearms Licensee Theft/Loss Report (ATF Form 3310.11). In addition, the FFL must also report the firearm theft or loss to the appropriate local law enforcement agency. Published/Revised: February 27, 2025 |
Firearms |
| Laboratories | Contribution of Paint to Fire Size
Two experiments were conducted to investigate the contribution of oil-based paint to fire size in a two-story structure. Published/Revised: February 26, 2025 |
Arson |
| Report | Firearms Trace Data: Central America - 2023
This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement in Central America with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from January 1 - December 31, 2023, on firearms recovered and traced, firearm types, calibers, source states, time-to-crime rates, possessor age, top recovery locations and more. Published/Revised: February 18, 2025 |
Firearms |
| Publication | Special Agent Informational Packet - ATF P 2310.4
This informational packet provides detailed information about the ATF special agent position to include major duties, basic qualifications, conditions of employment and specific requirements. Published/Revised: February 13, 2025 |
Careers |
| Laboratories | Laboratories Services - Fire Debris
These are management system documents utilized by ATF Laboratories. They are provided for informational purposes only. Sensitive or copyrighted information has been redacted. These documents are current as of Oct. 25, 2024. Published/Revised: February 11, 2025 |
Laboratories |
| Report | December 2024 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results
December 2024 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results Published/Revised: January 8, 2025 |
Firearms |
| Report | National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Volume IV - Part VI - National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) Updates and New Analysis
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Protecting America from Trafficked Firearms - Volume Four. The data contained within NFCTA Volumes I-IV include select datasets reflecting firearms commerce and trafficking trends from 2000 through 2024. While these reports provide valuable insights, the parameters of the data varied from Volume to Volume and are not reflective of all the data ATF maintains. ATF is actively working to enhance the quality and scope of its data through improved collection methodologies and updated tracking systems. As these enhancements are implemented, future reports aspire to reflect more robust and comprehensive data. Published/Revised: January 8, 2025 |
Firearms |
| Report | National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Volume IV - Part VII - Firearm Commerce, Crime Guns, and the Southwest Border
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Protecting America from Trafficked Firearms - Volume Four. The data contained within NFCTA Volumes I-IV include select datasets reflecting firearms commerce and trafficking trends from 2000 through 2024. While these reports provide valuable insights, the parameters of the data varied from Volume to Volume and are not reflective of all the data ATF maintains. ATF is actively working to enhance the quality and scope of its data through improved collection methodologies and updated tracking systems. As these enhancements are implemented, future reports aspire to reflect more robust and comprehensive data. Published/Revised: January 8, 2025 |
Firearms |
| Report | National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Volume IV - Part III – Crime Gun Tracing Updates and New Analysis
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Protecting America from Trafficked Firearms - Volume Four. The data contained within NFCTA Volumes I-IV include select datasets reflecting firearms commerce and trafficking trends from 2000 through 2024. While these reports provide valuable insights, the parameters of the data varied from Volume to Volume and are not reflective of all the data ATF maintains. ATF is actively working to enhance the quality and scope of its data through improved collection methodologies and updated tracking systems. As these enhancements are implemented, future reports aspire to reflect more robust and comprehensive data. Published/Revised: January 8, 2025 |
Firearms |
| Report | National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Volume IV - Director’s Foreword
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Protecting America from Trafficked Firearms - Volume Four. The data contained within NFCTA Volumes I-IV include select datasets reflecting firearms commerce and trafficking trends from 2000 through 2024. While these reports provide valuable insights, the parameters of the data varied from Volume to Volume and are not reflective of all the data ATF maintains. ATF is actively working to enhance the quality and scope of its data through improved collection methodologies and updated tracking systems. As these enhancements are implemented, future reports aspire to reflect more robust and comprehensive data. Published/Revised: January 8, 2025 |
Firearms |
| Report | National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Volume IV - Part V - Privately Made Firearms Updates and New Analysis
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Protecting America from Trafficked Firearms - Volume Four. The data contained within NFCTA Volumes I-IV include select datasets reflecting firearms commerce and trafficking trends from 2000 through 2024. While these reports provide valuable insights, the parameters of the data varied from Volume to Volume and are not reflective of all the data ATF maintains. ATF is actively working to enhance the quality and scope of its data through improved collection methodologies and updated tracking systems. As these enhancements are implemented, future reports aspire to reflect more robust and comprehensive data. Published/Revised: January 8, 2025 |
Firearms |
| Report | National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Volume IV - Part VIII - Updates to Previous Recommendations
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Protecting America from Trafficked Firearms - Volume Four. The data contained within NFCTA Volumes I-IV include select datasets reflecting firearms commerce and trafficking trends from 2000 through 2024. While these reports provide valuable insights, the parameters of the data varied from Volume to Volume and are not reflective of all the data ATF maintains. ATF is actively working to enhance the quality and scope of its data through improved collection methodologies and updated tracking systems. As these enhancements are implemented, future reports aspire to reflect more robust and comprehensive data. Published/Revised: January 8, 2025 |
Firearms |
| Report | National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Volume IV - Part IV – Firearm Trafficking Investigations
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Protecting America from Trafficked Firearms - Volume Four. The data contained within NFCTA Volumes I-IV include select datasets reflecting firearms commerce and trafficking trends from 2000 through 2024. While these reports provide valuable insights, the parameters of the data varied from Volume to Volume and are not reflective of all the data ATF maintains. ATF is actively working to enhance the quality and scope of its data through improved collection methodologies and updated tracking systems. As these enhancements are implemented, future reports aspire to reflect more robust and comprehensive data. Published/Revised: January 8, 2025 |
Firearms |
| Report | National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Volume IV - Part IX - Final Recommendations
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Protecting America from Trafficked Firearms - Volume Four. The data contained within NFCTA Volumes I-IV include select datasets reflecting firearms commerce and trafficking trends from 2000 through 2024. While these reports provide valuable insights, the parameters of the data varied from Volume to Volume and are not reflective of all the data ATF maintains. ATF is actively working to enhance the quality and scope of its data through improved collection methodologies and updated tracking systems. As these enhancements are implemented, future reports aspire to reflect more robust and comprehensive data. Published/Revised: January 8, 2025 |
Firearms |
| Report | National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Volume IV - Acknowledgements
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Protecting America from Trafficked Firearms - Volume Four. The data contained within NFCTA Volumes I-IV include select datasets reflecting firearms commerce and trafficking trends from 2000 through 2024. While these reports provide valuable insights, the parameters of the data varied from Volume to Volume and are not reflective of all the data ATF maintains. ATF is actively working to enhance the quality and scope of its data through improved collection methodologies and updated tracking systems. As these enhancements are implemented, future reports aspire to reflect more robust and comprehensive data. Published/Revised: January 8, 2025 |
Firearms |
| Report | National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Volume IV - Introduction
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Protecting America from Trafficked Firearms - Volume Four. The data contained within NFCTA Volumes I-IV include select datasets reflecting firearms commerce and trafficking trends from 2000 through 2024. While these reports provide valuable insights, the parameters of the data varied from Volume to Volume and are not reflective of all the data ATF maintains. ATF is actively working to enhance the quality and scope of its data through improved collection methodologies and updated tracking systems. As these enhancements are implemented, future reports aspire to reflect more robust and comprehensive data. Published/Revised: January 8, 2025 |
Firearms |
| Report | NFCTA Volume IV - Part II – Firearm Thefts and Losses Updates and New Analysis
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Protecting America from Trafficked Firearms - Volume Four. The data contained within NFCTA Volumes I-IV include select datasets reflecting firearms commerce and trafficking trends from 2000 through 2024. While these reports provide valuable insights, the parameters of the data varied from Volume to Volume and are not reflective of all the data ATF maintains. ATF is actively working to enhance the quality and scope of its data through improved collection methodologies and updated tracking systems. As these enhancements are implemented, future reports aspire to reflect more robust and comprehensive data. Published/Revised: January 8, 2025 |
Firearms |
| Regulatory | Demand 2 Program: Report of Firearms Transactions - ATF Form 5300.5
When a Type 01, Type 02, Type 07, or Type 08 Federal firearms licensee meets the criteria of the ATF Demand 2 Program and is notified in writing by an ATF official, the licensee must complete ATF Form 5300.5, Demand 2 Program: Report of Firearms Transactions. Published/Revised: January 1, 2025 |
Firearms |
