Rules and Regulations Library
| Title | Description | Category | Document Type |
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 West Virginia-Jun2014-Open Letter-West Virginia's Concealed Handgun Licenses (CHLs) as Alternative to NICS Checks (51 KB) |
The purpose of this open letter is to provide guidance regarding the West Virginia's Concealed Handgun Licenses (CHLs) issued on or after June 4, 2014 as an alternative to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) check.
| Firearms | Open Letter |
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inside-atf-feb-2014.pdf (4165 KB) | Inside ATF | ||
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California-Apr2013-Open Letter-Completing ATF Forms 4473 While Complying with CA DOJ Dealer Record of Sale (DROS) Transaction Procedures (43 KB) |
The purpose of this letter is to provide procedures for completing Firearms Transaction Records, ATF Form 4473, while complying with the California Department of Justice (CA DOJ) Dealer Record of Sale (DROS) transaction procedures.
| Firearms | Open Letter |
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National-Apr2013-Open Letter-USBDC Response to IME Request for Information (169 KB) |
This letter is a response by the U.S. Bomb Data Center (USBDC) to the Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME) request for information regarding the use of commercial explosives utilized in bombing events in the United States. | Explosives | Open Letter |
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All FFLs-May2013-Open Letter-Prohibited Transfers of Firearms to Foreign Purchaser (64 KB) |
The purpose of this open letter is to advise Federal firearms licensees that arranging for the exportation of firearms and ammunition through in-person disposition to foreign purchasers at airline ticket counters of local international airports violates the Gun Control Act of 1968. | Firearms | Open Letter |
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2012-3 - AFMER Electronic Form (107 KB) |
Approved alternate method or procedure for licensed manufacturers to submit the Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Exportation Report (AFMER), ATF Form 5300.11, electronically using ATF eForms, provided all of the conditions set forth in this ruling are met.
| Firearms | Ruling |
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2013-2 - NFA Electronic Forms (823 KB) |
Approved alternate method or procedure for FFLs, legal entities, and government agencies to file ATF Forms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, and 10 using ATF eForms, provided all of the conditions set forth in this ruling are met.
| Firearms | Ruling |
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2013-3 - Adopting Identification of Firearms (52 KB) |
Approved alternate method or procedure for licensed manufacturers and importers of firearms, and makers of NFA firearms, to adopt the serial number, caliber/gauge, and/or model already identified on a firearm without seeking a marking variance, provided all of the conditions in this ruling are met. Licensed manufacturers seeking to adopt all of the required markings, including the original manufacturer’s name and place of origin, must receive an approved variance from ATF. Supersedes ATF Ruling 75-28, and clarifies ATF Industry Circular 77-20.
| Firearms | Ruling |
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2013-1 - Electronic Form 6 and 6A (91 KB) |
Approved alternate method or procedure for individuals, Federal firearms licensees, and registered importers of articles enumerated on the U.S. Munitions Import List (USMIL) to file ATF Form 6 - Part I and Form 6A electronically using ATF eForms, provided all of the conditions set forth in this ruling are met. Supersedes ATF Rulings 2003-6 and 2010-9.
| Firearms | Ruling |
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Kansas-July2013-Open Letter-Passage of the Kansas Second Amendment Protection Act (79 KB) |
The purpose of this open letter is to provide guidance and information related to the passage of the Kansas Second Amendment Protection Act, Kansas, effective April 25, 2013.
| Firearms | Open Letter |
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ATF Proc. 2013-2: Recordkeeping procedure for non-over-the-counter-firearm sales by licensees to unlicensed in-state residents that are NICS exempt (55 KB) |
This ATF procedure gives guidance to licensed importers, manufacturers, and dealers (licensees) on how to record the sale of a firearm to an unlicensed person who:
| Rules and Regulations | Ruling |
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inside_atf_-_march_2015.pdf (5210 KB) | Inside ATF | ||
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insideatf_jan-feb2015.pdf (6758 KB) | Inside ATF | ||
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inside-atf-april-2015.pdf (3567 KB) | Inside ATF | ||
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2014_january_issue_inside_atf.pdf (1523 KB) | Inside ATF | ||
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inside_atf_december_2014.pdf (4284 KB) | Inside ATF | ||
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inside_atf_july-august_2014.pdf (17104 KB) | Inside ATF | ||
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inside_atf_march_2014.pdf (6438 KB) | Inside ATF | ||
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inside_atf_september_2014.pdf (6411 KB) | Inside ATF | ||
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insideatf_april_2014.pdf (7121 KB) | Inside ATF | ||
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insideatf_november_2014.pdf (8808 KB) | Inside ATF | ||
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insideatf_october_2014.pdf (5693 KB) | Inside ATF | ||
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june-2014.pdf (3275 KB) | Inside ATF | ||
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may-2014.pdf (6834 KB) | Inside ATF | ||
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2011-1 - Importers Consolidated Records (382 KB) |
Approved alternate method or procedure for licensed importers to consolidate their records of importation or other acquisition of firearms and their separate firearms disposition records, provided all of the requirements stated in this ruling are met.
| Firearms | Ruling |