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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
Report Firearms Trace Data: Alaska - 2014 [PDF - 1.92 MB]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2014.

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Firearms
Regulatory 2016 - May - National - All Chief Law Enforcement Officers of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies [PDF - 79.55 KB]

On Jan. 15, 2016, ATF published in the Federal Register a final rule entitled "Machineguns, Destructive Devices and Certain Other Firearms; Background Checks for Responsible Persons of a Trust or Legal Entity with Respect to Making or Transferring a Firearm."  This final rule is effective on July 13, 2016, and amends the regulations governing the making and transfer of firearms regulated by the National Firearms Act. 

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Firearms
Regulatory 2008R-15P - Federal Firearms License Proceedings - Hearings - Final Rule [PDF - 216.41 KB]

The Department of Justice is amending the regulations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) regarding administrative hearings held as part of firearms license proceedings. This rule clarifies that persons requesting a hearing will be afforded the opportunity to submit facts and arguments for review and consideration during the hearing, and may make offers of settlement before and after the hearing. 

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Firearms
Regulatory 2014–02580 - Final Rule - Importation of Arms, Ammunition and Implements of War and Machine Guns, Destructive Devices, and Certain Other Firearms; Extending the Term of Import Permits (2010R–26P) - Feb. 7, 2014 [PDF - 212.4 KB]

This rule amends the regulations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to extend the standard term of import permits for firearms, ammunition, and defense articles from 1 year to 2 years. The additional time will allow importers sufficient time to complete the importation of the authorized commodity. In addition, it will eliminate the need for the importer to submit a new import application, ATF Form 6, where the importation was not completed within the 1-year period. Extending the term of import permits will result in a substantial cost and time savings for both the industry and ATF, and will not cause any discernible adverse effects. This rulemaking proceeding is included in the Department of Justice’s retrospective review plan developed pursuant to Executive Order 13563, ‘‘Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review.’’

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Firearms
Regulatory 2014–06778 - Interim Final Rule - Importation of Arms, Ammunition & Defense Articles—Removal of Certain Defense Articles Currently on the U.S. Munitions Import List That No Longer Warrant Import Control Under the Arms Export Control Act - March 27, 2014 [PDF - 235.65 KB]

The Department of Justice is amending Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) regulations to remove those defense articles currently on the U.S. Munitions Import List that ATF by delegation has determined no longer warrant import control under the Arms Export Control Act.

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Firearms
Regulatory Notice 2014R-15N - ATF Framework for Determining Whether Certain Projectiles are Primarily Intended for Sporting Purposes [PDF - 443.53 KB]

ATF Framework for Determining Whether Certain Projectiles are "Primarily Intended for Sporting Purposes" Within the Meaning of 18 U.S.C. 921(a)(17)(C). Comments are due on or before March 16, 2015.

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Firearms
Publication Suspicious Packages and Bomb Threats - ATF P 5400.26 [PDF - 284.12 KB]

This publication provides vital safety information to persons and organizations encountering suspicious packages and/or bomb threats. Last updated May 2016.

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Explosives
Report Firearms Trace Data: Hawaii - 2014 [PDF - 1.9 MB]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2014.

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Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: Guam and Northern Mariana Islands - 2014 [PDF - 1.88 MB]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2014.

Published/Revised:

Firearms
Regulatory Delegation Order - Authority to Make Determinations on Applications for Restoration of Federal Firearms and/or Explosives [PDF - 98.95 KB]

This order delegates certain authorities of the Director to subordinate Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) officials to make determinations on applications for restoration of Federal firearms and/or explosives privileges.

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Workforce and Mission
Regulatory Delegation Order - Authority to Maintain the National Firearms Registration Transfer Record [PDF - 44.96 KB]

This order delegates authority to maintain custody and control of the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record and authority to execute certifications relative thereto.

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Firearms
Regulatory Delegation Order - Authority to Make Determinations on Applications for Relief from Federal Firearm and/or Explosives Disabilities [PDF - 51.34 KB]

This order delegates certain authorities of the Director to subordinate Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) officials to make determinations on applications for relief from Federal firearms and/or explosives disabilities.

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Workforce and Mission
Regulatory Delegation Order - Authority to Issue Reimbursable Work Authorizations [PDF - 53.03 KB]

This order delegates authority for issuing General Services Administration (GSA) Form 2957, Reimbursable Work Authorizations, when required for alterations, renovations, repairs or services to real property occupied by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

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Workforce and Mission
Report Firearms Trace Data: Georgia - 2014 [PDF - 1.75 MB]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2014.

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Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: Florida - 2014 [PDF - 1.7 MB]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2014.

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Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: District of Columbia - 2014 [PDF - 1.81 MB]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2014.

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Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: Delaware - 2014 [PDF - 1.51 MB]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2014.

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Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: Connecticut - 2014 [PDF - 1.71 MB]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2014.

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Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: California - 2014 [PDF - 1.76 MB]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2014.

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Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: Arkansas - 2014 [PDF - 1.85 MB]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2014.

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Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: Arizona - 2014 [PDF - 1.42 MB]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2014.

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Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: Alabama - 2014 [PDF - 1.55 MB]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2014.

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Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: South Carolina - 2014 [PDF - 1.74 MB]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2014.

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Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: South Dakota - 2014 [PDF - 1.58 MB]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2014.

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Firearms
Report Firearms Trace Data: Texas - 2014 [PDF - 1.53 MB]

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2014.

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Firearms
Last Updated: January 15, 2026

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