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 | 2010 - Congressional Budget Submission - Exhibits
Exhibits for the FY2010 congressional budget submission. Published/Revised: May 11, 2015 |
Workforce and Mission |
| Publication | 2010 - Congressional Budget Submission - Justification
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) requests $1,120,772,000 for FY 2010, including $1,114,772,000 in Direct Salaries and Expenses and 5,025 full time equivalents (FTE) and $6,000,000 for construction of explosives ranges at the ATF National Center for Explosives Training and Research (NCETR). Specifically, ATF requests $1,077,783,000 and 4,979 FTE for current services, $17,989,000 and 46 FTE for Southwest Border enforcement efforts, and $19,000,000 for operations and infrastructure costs associated with the NCETR. The FY 2010 request supports ATF’s and the Department of Justice’s priorities to reduce violent crime, detect and prevent terrorism and enforce the Federal firearms and explosives laws. Published/Revised: May 11, 2015 |
Workforce and Mission |
| Publication | 2010 - Congressional Budget Submission
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) requests $1,120,772,000 for FY 2010, including $1,114,772,000 in Direct Salaries and Expenses and 5,025 full time equivalents (FTE) and $6,000,000 for construction of explosives ranges at the ATF National Center for Explosives Training and Research (NCETR). Specifically, ATF requests $1,077,783,000 and 4,979 FTE for current services, $17,989,000 and 46 FTE for Southwest Border enforcement efforts, and $19,000,000 for operations and infrastructure costs associated with the NCETR. The FY 2010 request supports ATF’s and the Department of Justice’s priorities to reduce violent crime, detect and prevent terrorism and enforce the Federal firearms and explosives laws. Published/Revised: May 11, 2015 |
Workforce and Mission |
| Publication | 2009 - Congressional Budget Submission
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) requests $1,027,814,000 and 4,942 full time equivalents (FTE) for FY 2009. The request includes $1,026,866,000 and 4,936 FTE for current services and $948,000 and 6 FTE for program improvements in the salaries and expense accounts. The FY 2009 request supports the Department’s priorities to detect and prevent terrorism, combat violent crime and support the President’s Management Agenda (PMA) items, including human capital, financial performance, E-government, and budget/performance integration. Published/Revised: May 11, 2015 |
Workforce and Mission |
| Publication | 2009 - Congressional Budget Submission - Justification
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) requests $1,027,814,000 and 4,942 full time equivalents (FTE) for FY 2009. The request includes $1,026,866,000 and 4,936 FTE for current services and $948,000 and 6 FTE for program improvements in the salaries and expense accounts. The FY 2009 request supports the Department’s priorities to detect and prevent terrorism, combat violent crime and support the President’s Management Agenda (PMA) items, including human capital, financial performance, E-government, and budget/performance integration. Published/Revised: May 11, 2015 |
Workforce and Mission |
| Publication | 2009 - Congressional Budget Submission - Exhibits
Exhibits for the FY2009 congressional budget submission. Published/Revised: May 11, 2015 |
Workforce and Mission |
| Publication | 2008 - Congressional Budget Submission - Justification
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) requests $1,013,980,000 and 4,933 full time equivalents (FTE) for FY 2008. The request includes $995,023,000 and 4,909 FTE for current services and $18,957,000 and 24 FTE for program improvements in the salaries and expenses account. Published/Revised: May 11, 2015 |
Workforce and Mission |
| Regulatory | 2013 - June - National Explosives Task Force (NETF) Industry Advisory
Fireworks are a common component used in Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). The US Government is asking consumer fireworks retailers to be aware of this phenomenon and familiarize themselves with some possible indicators of suspicious activity. Published/Revised: May 11, 2015 |
Explosives |
| Publication | Your Right to Federal Records - July 2011
Questions and Answers on the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act Published/Revised: May 11, 2015 |
Workforce and Mission |
| Publication | Fireworks Reminders - ATF P 5400.24
This overview is intended as an aid to compliance with regulatory requirements—not as a replacement. Federal explosives regulations at 27 CFR, Part 555 provide specific regulatory requirements for explosive materials. Published/Revised: May 11, 2015 |
Explosives |
| Regulatory | ATF Rul. 75-20 - Meaning of Terms - June 26, 1975
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms has been asked to explain the application of 27 CFR 181.11, as it relates to “Inhabited Building.” Published/Revised: May 11, 2015 |
Explosives |
| Regulatory | AG Order No. 3439-2014 - Final Rule - Technical Amendments to Regulations in Title 27, Chapter II - Aug. 4, 2014
This final rule makes technical amendments and corrects typographical errors in parts 447, 478, 479, 555, and 646 of title 27, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Published/Revised: May 11, 2015 |
Workforce and Mission |
| Regulatory | AG Order No. 3439-2014 - Final Rule - Technical Amendments to Regulations in Title 27, Chapter II - Aug. 4, 2014
This final rule makes technical amendments and corrects typographical errors in parts 447, 478, 479, 555, and 646 of title 27, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Published/Revised: May 11, 2015 |
Workforce and Mission |
| Report | Firearms Trace Data: New York - 2013
This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2013. Published/Revised: May 11, 2015 |
Firearms |
| Regulatory | 2015 - January - Southwest Border FFLs - FFL Burglaries
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is committed to keeping industry members informed of important trends and regulatory developments. In furtherance of this commitment, we have prepared this open letter which briefly addresses burglaries at licensed premises in the greater Houston, Texas, area and offers basic, preventive, methods for combating thefts. Published/Revised: May 11, 2015 |
Firearms |
| Publication | Firearms Curios or Relics List - 1972-2007
A regulation implementing federal firearms laws, 27 CFR § 478.11, defines curio or relic (C&R) firearms as those which are of special interest to collectors by reason of some quality other than is associated with firearms intended for sporting use or as offensive or defensive weapons. Published/Revised: May 11, 2015 |
Firearms |
| Report | Firearms Trace Data: Florida - 2013
This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2013. Published/Revised: May 11, 2015 |
Firearms |
| Report | Firearms Trace Data: Indiana - 2013
This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2013. Published/Revised: May 11, 2015 |
Firearms |
| Report | Firearms Trace Data: Iowa - 2013
This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2013. Published/Revised: May 11, 2015 |
Firearms |
| Report | Firearms Trace Data: Maine - 2013
This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2013. Published/Revised: May 11, 2015 |
Firearms |
| Regulatory | 2014-1 - Manufacturing/Inventory of Machineguns for Law Enforcement and Military
A manufacturer licensed and qualified under the GCA and NFA may manufacture and maintain an inventory of machine guns for future sale to federal, state, or local government agencies without a specific government contract or official request; provided, the machine guns are properly registered, and their subsequent transfer is conditioned upon and restricted to the sale or distribution of such weapons for the official use of federal, state, or local government agencies. Published/Revised: May 11, 2015 |
Firearms |
| Report | Firearms Trace Data: Kansas - 2013
This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2013. Published/Revised: May 11, 2015 |
Firearms |
| Report | Firearms Trace Data: Ohio - 2013
This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2013. Published/Revised: May 11, 2015 |
Firearms |
| Report | Firearms Trace Data: Louisiana - 2013
This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2013. Published/Revised: May 11, 2015 |
Firearms |
| Report | Firearms Trace Data: Texas - 2013
This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2013. Published/Revised: May 11, 2015 |
Firearms |
