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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 NFCTA - Volume Two - State Report - Addendum City - Bibb County, GA [PDF - 3.7 MB]

National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report. 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: November 7, 2023

Firearms
Report NFCTA - Volume Two - State Report - Addendum City - Tucson, AZ [PDF - 3.62 MB]

National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report. 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: November 7, 2023

Firearms
Report NFCTA - Volume Two - State Report - Addendum City - Seattle, WA [PDF - 5.3 MB]

National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report. 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: November 7, 2023

Firearms
Report NFCTA - Volume Two - State Report - Addendum City - Boston, MA [PDF - 3.21 MB]

National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report. 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: November 7, 2023

Firearms
Report NFCTA - Volume Two - State Report - Addendum City - Saint Petersburg, FL [PDF - 3.78 MB]

National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report. 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: November 7, 2023

Firearms
Report NFCTA - Volume Two - State Report - Addendum City - Prince George's County, MD [PDF - 3.58 MB]

National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report. 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: November 7, 2023

Firearms
Report NFCTA - Volume Two - State Report - Addendum City - Saint Paul, MN [PDF - 3.79 MB]

National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report. 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: November 7, 2023

Firearms
Report NFCTA - Volume Two - State Report - Addendum City - Schenectady, NY [PDF - 3.74 MB]

National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report. 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: November 7, 2023

Firearms
Report NFCTA - Volume Two - State Report - Addendum City - Springdale, AR [PDF - 3.81 MB]

National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report. 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: November 7, 2023

Firearms
Report NFCTA - Volume Two - State Report - Addendum City - South Bend, IN [PDF - 3.69 MB]

National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report. 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: November 7, 2023

Firearms
Report NFCTA - Volume Two - State Report - Addendum City - Raleigh, NC [PDF - 3.97 MB]

National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report. 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: November 7, 2023

Firearms
Report NFCTA - Volume Two - State Report - Addendum City - Toledo, OH [PDF - 3.81 MB]

National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report. 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: November 7, 2023

Firearms
Report NFCTA - Volume Two - State Report - Addendum City - Tacoma, WA [PDF - 4.03 MB]

National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Crime Guns - Volume Two Report. 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: November 7, 2023

Firearms
Regulatory Application for Alternate Means of Identification of Firearm(s) (Marking Variance) - ATF Form 3311.4 [PDF - 482.89 KB]

This is the form which is used by licensed manufacturers and importers requesting ATF approval to adopt markings on behalf of another manufacturer/importer during firearms manufacturing process. OMB No. 1140-0104 (10/31/2026).

Published/Revised: October 31, 2023

Firearms
Regulatory ATF Form 5300.9A - Firearms Transaction Record Continuation Sheet [PDF - 357.84 KB]

This form is a continuation of Section A of the attached ATF Form 4473 and is completed by the transferor/seller. When completed, this attachment is incorporated into and made part of the ATF Form 4473.

Published/Revised: October 31, 2023

Firearms
Regulatory ATF Form 5300.9A - Hoja de Continuación de Registro de Transacción de Armas de Fuego [PDF - 146.6 KB]

Este formulario es continuación de Seccion A del Formulario 4473 de ATF y el transferidor/vendedor lo completa. Cuando esté completo, el documento será incorporado y será parte del Formulario 4473 de ATF.

Published/Revised: October 31, 2023

Firearms
Regulatory 2023-1 - Electronic Explosives Records Ruling [PDF - 377.95 KB]

ATF authorizes federal explosives licensees and permittees to maintain their explosives records electronically instead of in paper format, provided the conditions set forth in this ruling are met.

Published/Revised: October 18, 2023

Explosives
Report Firearms Trace Data: United States and Territories - 2022 - Age of Possessor - Firearms Recovered and Traced [XLSX - 17.98 KB]

This is an Excel spreadsheet containing a numerical list of how many firearms have been traced and recovered in the U.S. and territories between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022.

Published/Revised: October 11, 2023

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: United States and Territories - 2022 - Number of Firearms Sourced and Recovered [XLSX - 30.25 KB]

Information from the 2022 Firearms Trace Data report. Data includes the number of firearms sourced and recovered in the United States and territories.

Published/Revised: October 11, 2023

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: United States and Territories - 2022 - Firearm Types Recovered and Traced [XLSX - 21.66 KB]

Information from the 2022 Firearms Trace Data report. Data includes the types of firearms sourced and recovered in the United States and territories.

Published/Revised: October 11, 2023

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: United States and Territories - 2022- Top Calibers Recovered and Traced [XLSX - 50.94 KB]

This is an Excel spreadsheet containing a numerical list of how many firearms have been traced and recovered in the U.S. and territories between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022.

Published/Revised: October 11, 2023

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: United States and Territories - 2022 - Firearm Types Recovered and Traced [XLSX - 31.72 KB]

Information from the 2022 Firearms Trace Data report. Data includes the categories of firearms sourced and recovered in the United States and territories.

Published/Revised: October 11, 2023

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: United States and Territories - 2022 - Time-To-Crime - Firearms Recovered and Traced [XLSX - 18.1 KB]

Information from the 2023 Firearms Trace Data report. Data includes firearms recovered and traced in the United States and territories, sorted by time-to-crime.

Published/Revised: October 11, 2023

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: United States and Territories - 2022 - Time-to-Crime - Firearms Sourced and Recovered [XLSX - 131.14 KB]

Information from the 2022 Firearms Trace Data report. Data includes firearms sourced and recovered in the United States and territories.

Published/Revised: October 11, 2023

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: United States and Territories - 2022 - FFL Theft/Loss Reports Matching Firearms Subsequently Recovered and Traced [XLSX - 16.21 KB]

This is an Excel spreadsheet containing a numerical list of how many firearms have been traced and recovered in the U.S. and territories between Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2022.

Published/Revised: October 11, 2023

Firearms
Last Updated: January 15, 2026

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