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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratories | Arc Melting in Electrical Receptacles Research Photographs
The purpose of this Technical Bulletin is to provide a selection of photographs of various receptacle failures as a reference for fire investigators and engineers. Published/Revised: December 18, 2025 |
Laboratories |
| Publication | Fact Sheet: Explosives in the United States
Due to the potential misuse of these explosive materials to the detriment of public safety, the role of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in protecting the public from unsafe or unsecure storage is vital. ATF’s jurisdiction over explosives extends to requiring licenses to engage in the business of importing, manufacturing and/ or distributing explosives materials. An ATF permit is also required to ship, transport or receive explosives. ATF regularly inspects the explosives storage magazines and records of explosives licensees and permittees to ensure compliance with federal explosives regulations. Published/Revised: December 15, 2025 |
Explosives |
| Laboratories | 2021 - Fire Research Laboratory Technical Bulletin - Arc Melting on Cables Protected by Arc Fault Circuit Interrupting, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupting, and Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breakers
The purpose of this Technical Bulletin is to provide the photographs and waveforms produced during the testing and research that examined the relationship between the formation of arc melting and the type of circuit protection device used on the circuit. Published/Revised: December 11, 2025 |
Workforce and Mission |
| Publication | Hiring Offense Information Sheet: Coercing Political Activity – 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(3)
This information sheet provides general guidance and background information on 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(3). 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: November 26, 2025 |
Careers |
| Publication | Hiring Offense Information Sheet: Nondisclosure Forms, Policies & Agreements – 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(13)
This information sheet provides general guidance and background information on 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(13). 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: November 26, 2025 |
Careers |
| Publication | Hiring Offense Information Sheet: Accessing Medical Records – 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(14)
This information sheet provides general guidance and background information on 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(14). 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: November 26, 2025 |
Careers |
| Publication | Hiring Offense Information Sheet: Retaliation for Engaging in Protected Activity – 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(9)
This information sheet provides general guidance and background information on 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(9). 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: November 26, 2025 |
Careers |
| Publication | Hiring Offense Information Sheet: Retaliation for Making a Protected Disclosure – 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(8)
This information sheet provides general guidance and background information on 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(8). 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: November 26, 2025 |
Careers |
| Publication | Hiring Offense Information Sheet: Violating Merit System Principles – 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(12)
This information sheet provides general guidance and background information on 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(12). 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: November 26, 2025 |
Careers |
| Regulatory | Limited Permittee Transaction Report - ATF Form 5400.4
This form must be completed for each transaction involving the distribution of explosive materials to persons who have a Federal explosives limited permit. Published/Revised: October 30, 2025 |
Explosives |
| Regulatory | 2025 - September - All FFLs - Franklin Armory Letter Clarification
ATF is committed to full transparency in the classification of firearms. This statement addresses the circumstances and legal landscape surrounding Franklin Armory’s “Antithesis” firearms. Published/Revised: September 25, 2025 |
Firearms |
| Report | 2020 - Federal Firearms Licensee Theft/Loss Report
The 2020 theft/loss report for January - December 2020. Published/Revised: September 16, 2025 |
Firearms |
| Report | 2016 - Federal Firearms Licensee Theft/Loss Report
Queries of the Firearms Tracing System (FTS) were used to determine which firearms were reported in Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) Thefts/Losses. This information was extracted from the FTS on Feb. 17, 2017. Published/Revised: September 16, 2025 |
Firearms |
| Report | 2017 - Federal Firearms Licensee Theft/Loss Report
Queries of the Firearms Tracing System (FTS) were used to determine which firearms were reported in Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) Thefts/Losses. This information was extracted from the FTS on Jan. 3, 2018. Published/Revised: September 16, 2025 |
Firearms |
| Report | 2015 - Federal Firearms Licensee Theft/Loss Report
2015 - Federal Firearms Licensee Theft/Loss Report Published/Revised: September 16, 2025 |
Firearms |
| Report | 2014 - Federal Firearms Licensee Theft/Loss Report
2014 - Federal Firearms Licensee Theft/Loss Report Published/Revised: September 16, 2025 |
Firearms |
| Report | 2012 - Federal Firearms Licensee Theft/Loss Report
2012 - Federal Firearms Licensee Theft/Loss Report Published/Revised: September 16, 2025 |
Firearms |
| Report | 2013 - Federal Firearms Licensee Theft/Loss Report
2013 - Federal Firearms Licensee Theft/Loss Report Published/Revised: September 16, 2025 |
Firearms |
| Report | 2018 - Federal Firearms Licensee Theft/Loss Report
Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) Theft/Loss Report - Data Source: Firearms Tracing System (FTS) - January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018 Published/Revised: September 16, 2025 |
Firearms |
| Report | 2023 - Annual Firearms Manufacturers and Export Report (AFMER)
2023 - Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Export Report (AFMER) Published/Revised: September 12, 2025 |
Firearms |
| Report | 2022 - Annual Firearms Manufacturers and Export Report (AFMER)
2022 - Annual Firearms Manufacturers and Export Report (AFMER) Published/Revised: September 12, 2025 |
Firearms |
| Report | 2021 - Annual Firearms Manufacturers and Export Report (AFMER)
2021 - Annual Firearms Manufacturers and Export Report (AFMER) Published/Revised: September 12, 2025 |
Firearms |
| Report | 2020 - Annual Firearms Manufacturers and Export Report (AFMER)
2020 - Annual Firearms Manufacturers and Export Report (AFMER) Published/Revised: September 12, 2025 |
Firearms |
| Report | 2021 - Firearms Commerce Report
2021 Firearms Commerce Report in the United States. Published/Revised: September 10, 2025 |
Firearms |
| Report | 2019 - Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Export Report (AFMER)
2019 - Annual Firearms Manufacturers and Export Report (AFMER) Published/Revised: September 10, 2025 |
Firearms |
