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.
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| 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: May 20, 2026 |
Careers |
| Publication | Hiring Offense Information Sheet: Influencing Withdrawal From Competition - 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(5)
This U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) information sheet provides general guidance and background information on 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(5). 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: May 20, 2026 |
Careers |
| Publication | Hiring Offense Information Sheet: Obstructing Right to Compete - 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(4)
This U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) information sheet provides general guidance and background information on 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(4). 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: May 20, 2026 |
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: May 20, 2026 |
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: May 20, 2026 |
Careers |
| Publication | Hiring Offense Information Sheet: Improper Recommendations - 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(2)
This U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) information sheet provides general guidance and background information on 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(2). 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: May 20, 2026 |
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: May 20, 2026 |
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: May 20, 2026 |
Careers |
| Publication | Hiring Offense Information Sheet: Violating Veterans’ Preference - 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(11)
This U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) information sheet provides general guidance and background information on 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(11). 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: May 20, 2026 |
Careers |
| Publication | Hiring Offense Information Sheet: Granting an Unauthorized Preference - 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(6)
This U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) information sheet provides general guidance and background information on 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(6). 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: May 20, 2026 |
Careers |
| Publication | Information Sheet: Whistleblower Information For Employees of DOJ Contractors, Subcontractors, Grantees, Subgrantees, or Personal Services Contractors
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the Inspector General information sheet on whistleblower information for employees of DOJ contractors, subcontractors, grantees, subgrantees, or personal services contractors. Published/Revised: May 20, 2026 |
Careers |
| 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: May 20, 2026 |
Careers |
| Publication | Hiring Offense Information Sheet: Nepotism - 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(7)
This U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) information sheet provides general guidance and background information on 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(7). 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: May 20, 2026 |
Careers |
| Publication | Hiring Offense Information Sheet: Discrimination – 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(10)
This information sheet provides general guidance and background information on 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(10). 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: May 20, 2026 |
Careers |
| Publication | Hiring Offense Information Sheet: Discrimination – 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(1)
This information sheet provides general guidance and background information on 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(1). 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: May 20, 2026 |
Careers |
| Publication | Information Sheet: Your Rights as a Federal Employee
U.S. Office of Special Counsel information sheet on prohibited personnel practices. Last updated 2026. Published/Revised: May 20, 2026 |
Careers |
| Publication | Information Sheet: Your Rights When Reporting Wrongs
U.S. Office of Special Counsel information sheet on disclosures of wrongdoing, prohibited personnel practices, and MSPB appeals. Last updated 2026. Published/Revised: May 20, 2026 |
Careers |
| Report | 2024 - Annual Firearms Manufacturers and Export Report (AFMER)
2024 - Annual Firearms Manufacturers and Export Report (AFMER) Published/Revised: May 15, 2026 |
Firearms |
| Publication | Fact Sheet - National Tracing Center (NTC) - How Does It Work?
ATF’s National Tracing Center (NTC) identifies shooters within hours of mass casualty events. It dismantles trafficking networks moving weapons to cartels and foreign criminal organizations. It gives investigators the lead they need when no other lead exists. Read the full fact sheet to learn more about how the NTC works. Published/Revised: May 14, 2026 |
Firearms |
| Laboratories | National Firearms Examiner Academy (NFEA) Program Information - 2026-2027
Program information for the National Firearms Examiner Academy (NFEA) for 2026-2027. Published/Revised: May 13, 2026 |
Firearms |
| Laboratories | Laboratories Services - Triage Unit
These are management system documents utilized by ATF Laboratories. They are provided for informational purposes only. These documents are current as of Feb. 23, 2026. Published/Revised: March 10, 2026 |
Laboratories |
| Report | 2025 - Federal Firearms Licensee Theft/Loss Report
Federal firearms licensees (FFLs) must report to ATF each missing, lost, or stolen firearm from the FFL's inventory or collection within 48 hours of discovery of the loss or theft by completing and forwarding a Federal Firearms Licensee Theft/Loss Report (ATF Form 3310.11). In addition, the FFL must also report the firearm theft or loss to the appropriate local law enforcement agency. Published/Revised: March 5, 2026 |
Firearms |
| Publication | ATF National Canine Division Program Application Package
In this package you will find a “draft” Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA), Canine Program Application, and procedural flow chart. Published/Revised: March 3, 2026 |
Careers |
| Laboratories | Laboratory Services - Impression Evidence - March 2026
These are management system documents utilized by ATF Laboratories. They are provided for informational purposes only. Sensitive or copyrighted information has been redacted. The documents are used in ATF Laboratories and not published with the intent of setting a policy or analysis standard for other laboratories. The inclusion of product names does not imply endorsement by ATF Laboratories. Updated March 2, 2026. Published/Revised: March 2, 2026 |
Laboratories |
| Regulatory | Application to Make and Register a Firearm - ATF Form 5320.1 (Form 1)
This form is to request approval to make a NFA firearm. A making tax liability may be incurred. Published/Revised: January 30, 2026 |
Firearms |
