Rules and Regulations Library
| Title | Description | Category | Document Type |
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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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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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Louisiana-Apr2015-Open Letter-Louisiana's Concealed Handgun Permit Qualifies as Alternative to to NICS Check (53 KB) |
The purpose of this open letter is to advise all Louisiana Federal firearms licensees that Louisiana's concealed handgun permit has been determined to qualify as an alternative to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) check. | Firearms | Open Letter |
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All FFLs-Jan2015-Open Letter-Redesign of "Stabilizing Braces" (212 KB) |
The purpose of the this open letter is to answer inquiries from the public concerning the proper us of devices marketed as "stabilizing braces." | Firearms | Open Letter |
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All FELs-Jun2014-Open Letter-Black Powder (57 KB) |
This is an open letter to all Federal explosives licensees and permittees in regards to inquiries about black powder exceptions under the Federal explosives laws. | Explosives | Open Letter |
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All FFLs-Jan2013-Open Letter-Facilitating Transfers of Firearms Between Private Individuals (242 KB) |
The purpose of this open letter is to remind all Federal firearms licenses (FFL) of their ready ability to enhance public safety and assist law enforcement by encouraging and facilitating transfers of firearms between private individuals thorough their businesses. | Firearms | Open Letter |
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ag-o-2650-2003: Federal Register /Vol. 68, No. 21 / Friday, January 31, 2003 /Rules and Regulations (60 KB) |
The Department of Justice, Office of the Pardon Attorney (OPA), is exempting a Privacy Act system of records entitled ‘‘Executive Clemency Case Files/Executive Clemency Tracking System (JUSTICE/OPA–001)’’ from subsections (c)(3), (c)(4), (d)(1), (d)(2), (d)(3), (d)(4), and (e)(5) of the Privacy Act. Information in this system relates to the investigation and evaluation of applicants for executive clemency and case-related correspondence regarding such applicants and the clemency process. | Resource Center | Ruling |
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Presidential Memorandum-130116 (24 KB) |
Tracing firearms in connection with criminal investigations and improving availability of relevant Executive Brand records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). | Firearms | Open Letter |
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All FFLs-Dec2012-Open Letter-For Importers the Availability of ATF Form 4587 (ATF F 5330.4) on Pay.gov (28 KB) |
This open letter contains information about the availability of ATF F 4587 (ATF F 5330.4), Application to Register as an Importer of U.S. Munitions Import List Articles, on Pay.gov. | Firearms | Open Letter |
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All FFLs-Nov2003-Open Letter-Procedual Guidance Regarding the Handling of ATF Form 4473 After a Firearms Transaction (1121 KB) |
This letter serves to provide Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) with procedural guidance regarding the handling of ATF From 4473, Firearms Transaction Record, after a firearm transaction has occurred. | Firearms | Open Letter |
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All FFLs-Sep2012-Open Letter-Building Positive Working Relationships with Industry Members (161 KB) |
This open letter was sent from ATF's Deputy Director to all Federal firearms licensees and all Federal explosives licensees/permittees discussing how ATF continues to work towards maintaining and building positive working relationships industry members, trade associations, law enforcement, and the general public. | Firearms | Open Letter |
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All FELs-Sept2012-Open Letter-Table of Distance Requirements (116 KB) |
The purpose of this open letter is to provide information regarding ATF revisiting its guidelines for the application of the tables of distances for the storage of certain explosive materials. | Explosives | Open Letter |
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Alaska-Jun2012-Open Letter-Identification Showing Residence is Neither a Street Address or Rural Route and Box Number (155 KB) |
The purpose of this open letter is to provide guidance to Federal firearms licensees (FFLs) in Alaska regarding firearms transferees whose government issued identification documents indicate a residence address that is neither a street address nor a rural route and box number address. | Firearms | Open Letter |
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National-Apr2012-Open Letter-Unmarked Plastic Explosives (116 KB) |
The purpose of this letter is to remind all Federal law enforcement agencies and military components of certain provisions of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 pertaining to plastic explosives that do not contain a detection agent. | Explosives | Open Letter |
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All FFLs-Dec2011-Open Letter-Future Amendment of Nonimmigrant Alien Provisions (67 KB) |
The purpose of this open letter is to inform all Federal firearms licensees that ATF is in the process of amending its regulations and forms related to nonimmigrant alien provisions of the Gun Control Act. | Firearms | Open Letter |
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All FFLs-Dec2011-Open Letter-State of Residence (71 KB) |
The purpose of this open letter is to inform all Federal firearms licensees that ATF will be revising the regulations in 27 C.F.R. Part 478 to conform to the Department of Justice's conclusions by removing the separate 90-day residency requirement for aliens. | Firearms | Open Letter |
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All FELs-Nov2011-Open Letter-Clarify the Definition of "display fireworks" in the Federal Explosives Regulations (105 KB) |
The purpose of this letter is to clarify the definition of "display fireworks" in the Federal explosives regulations. | Explosives | Open Letter |
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All FFLs-Nov2011-Open Letter-Recent Changes to Florida State Law (63 KB) |
The purpose of this open letter is to provide guidance on the recent changes to Florida State law and to assist Federal firearms licensees in complying with Federal firearms laws and regulations and how they may affect Florida county ordinances that require sellers to wait five days before delivering a firearms. | Firearms | Open Letter |
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All FFLs-Sept2011-Open Letter-Marijuana for Medicinal Purposes (57 KB) |
The purpose of this open letter is to provide guidance on the issue of marijuana for madicinal purposes and its applicability to Federal firearms laws. | Firearms | Open Letter |
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Washington-Aug2011-Open Letter-Washington's Concealed Pistol License Qualifies as Alternative NICS Check (88 KB) |
The purpose of this open letter is to advise all Washington Federal firearms licensees that Washington's concealed pistol license qualifies as an alternative to the background check required by Brady law. | Firearms | Open Letter |
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All FELs-Mar2011-Open Letter-Exemption of Tribal Display Materials (70 KB) |
This open letter is to all Federally recognized Indian tribes and Explosives licensees and permittees and provides guidance regarding the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010. The law created an exemption for federally recognized Indian tribes or tribal agencies from provisions of the Federal explosives laws with respect to display fireworks. | Explosives | Open Letter |
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National-Feb2010-Open Letter-Locking Requirements for Portable Type-5 Magazines (56 KB) |
The purpose of this memorandum is in response to inquiries regarding ATF's determination on the locking requirements for portable Type-5 magazines commonly referred to as ocean freight containers, sea containers, or ISO containers. | Explosives | Open Letter |
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All FFLs-July2009-Open Letter-Selling or Delivering Firearms Frames or Receivers (104 KB) |
The purpose of the this open letter is to provide guidance on certain regulatory requirements and definitions under the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA) about selling or delivering firearm frames or receivers. | Firearms | Open Letter |