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Publications

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 2020 - September - Presentation - Underground Storage [PDF - 2.19 MB]

This presentation provides a history of the implementation of the Safe Explosives Act, the intention of the legislation and the authority of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to regulate the storage of explosives, above ground or underground. Through a Memorandum of Understanding with ATF, the Mine Safety and Health Administration will inspect underground explosives storage sites for compliance with 27 CFR part 555, subpart K, Storage and will cite for any violations.

Published/Revised: September 30, 2020

Explosives
Publication 2020 - September - Presentation - Fireworks [PDF - 1.31 MB]

This presentation on fireworks provides an overview of the classification of explosive materials and exemptions under Part 555. The presentation also addresses storage, identifying appropriate Tables of Distances and determining if a variance to deviate from the regulations might be needed.

Published/Revised: September 30, 2020

Explosives
Publication 2020 - September - Presentation - Institute of Makers of Explosives Safety Analysis for Risk (IMESAFR) [PDF - 1.62 MB]

This presentation details the process for requesting a variance for deviating from the explosives regulations through use of a quantitative risk assessment software tool known as "Institute of Makers of Explosives Safety Analysis for Risk." The software tool is designed, in part, to evaluate the risks of a fatality from an accident involving stored explosives.

Published/Revised: September 30, 2020

Explosives
Report Firearms Trace Data: Canada - 2019 [PDF - 783 KB]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2019, on firearms recovered and traced, firearm types, calibers, source states, time-to-crime rates, possessor age, top recovery locations and more.

Published/Revised: September 29, 2020

Firearms
Software eForm 4473 Download - Changing Default Reader to Adobe Acrobat [PDF - 283.87 KB]

Instructions have been provided to assist you with changing your default reader to Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Published/Revised: September 11, 2020

Firearms
Software e4473 Download - Printing PDF Using Older Windows Operating System [PDF - 160.41 KB]

Instructions have been provided to assist you with printing an e4473 PDF using an older Windows operating system. 

Published/Revised: September 11, 2020

Firearms
Software eForm 4473 Download - Application Frequently Asked Questions [PDF - 443.42 KB]

Answers to frequently asked questions have been provided. 

Published/Revised: September 11, 2020

Firearms
Publication Don't Lie for the Other Guy (No Mienta por otra Persona) - Postcard (SP) [PDF - 178.25 KB]

Comprar un arma de fuego para alguien a quien se le prohíbe poseer una, o para alguien que no quiere que su identidad sea asociada con la transacción, o sea fungir como “Prestanombres”, las leyes Federales lo castiga con 10 años de encarcelamiento y una multa  de hasta $250,000 dólares. 

Published/Revised: September 8, 2020

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: Puerto Rico - 2019 [PDF - 798.53 KB]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2019, on firearms recovered and traced, firearm types, calibers, source states, time-to-crime rates, possessor age, top recovery locations and more.

Published/Revised: August 27, 2020

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: Florida - 2019 [PDF - 883.41 KB]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2019, on firearms recovered and traced, firearm types, calibers, source states, time-to-crime rates, possessor age, top recovery locations and more.

Published/Revised: August 27, 2020

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: District of Columbia - 2019 [PDF - 857.71 KB]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2019, on firearms recovered and traced, firearm types, calibers, source states, time-to-crime rates, possessor age, top recovery locations and more.

Published/Revised: August 27, 2020

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: Alaska - 2019 [PDF - 883.25 KB]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2019, on firearms recovered and traced, firearm types, calibers, source states, time-to-crime rates, possessor age, top recovery locations and more.

Published/Revised: August 27, 2020

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: Montana - 2019 [PDF - 787.42 KB]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2019.

Published/Revised: August 27, 2020

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: Delaware - 2019 [PDF - 883.71 KB]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2019, on firearms recovered and traced, firearm types, calibers, source states, time-to-crime rates, possessor age, top recovery locations and more.

Published/Revised: August 24, 2020

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: Connecticut - 2019 [PDF - 838.2 KB]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2019, on firearms recovered and traced, firearm types, calibers, source states, time-to-crime rates, possessor age, top recovery locations and more. 

Published/Revised: August 24, 2020

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: California - 2019 [PDF - 838.63 KB]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2019, on firearms recovered and traced, firearm types, calibers, source states, time-to-crime rates, possessor age, top recovery locations and more. 

Published/Revised: August 24, 2020

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: Arizona - 2019 [PDF - 886.24 KB]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2019, on firearms recovered and traced, firearm types, calibers, source states, time-to-crime rates, possessor age, top recovery locations and more.

Published/Revised: August 24, 2020

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: Alabama - 2019 [PDF - 785.45 KB]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2019, on firearms recovered and traced, firearm types, calibers, source states, time-to-crime rates, possessor age, top recovery locations and more.

Published/Revised: August 24, 2020

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: South Dakota - 2019 [PDF - 805.32 KB]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2019, on firearms recovered and traced, firearm types, calibers, source states, time-to-crime rates, possessor age, top recovery locations and more.

Published/Revised: August 21, 2020

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: Illinois - 2019 [PDF - 755.07 KB]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2019, on firearms recovered and traced, firearm types, calibers, source states, time-to-crime rates, possessor age, top recovery locations and more.

Published/Revised: August 21, 2020

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: Idaho - 2019 [PDF - 779.04 KB]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2019, on firearms recovered and traced, firearm types, calibers, source states, time-to-crime rates, possessor age, top recovery locations and more.

Published/Revised: August 21, 2020

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: Colorado - 2019 [PDF - 817.6 KB]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2019, on firearms recovered and traced, firearm types, calibers, source states, time-to-crime rates, possessor age, top recovery locations and more. 

Published/Revised: August 21, 2020

Firearms
Publication Daily Summary of Magazine Transactions (DSMT) - ATF P 5400.18 [PDF - 498 KB]

This publication provides information on Daily Summary of Magazine Transactions (DSMT), which is a running balance of explosive materials in a magazine and includes a must have listing.

Published/Revised: August 21, 2020

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: Wyoming - 2019 [PDF - 799.4 KB]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2019, on firearms recovered and traced, firearm types, calibers, source states, time-to-crime rates, possessor age, top recovery locations and more.

Published/Revised: August 20, 2020

Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: West Virginia - 2019 [PDF - 893.44 KB]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2019, on firearms recovered and traced, firearm types, calibers, source states, time-to-crime rates, possessor age, top recovery locations and more.

Published/Revised: August 20, 2020

Firearms
Last Updated: January 15, 2026

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