Rules Regulations Library
| Document Type | Title and Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Open Letter | 2006 - January - Nevada - Nevada's Carry Concealed Weapon Permits Again Qualify as Alternative to NICS Check
The purpose of this letter is to advise you of an important change to the procedure you may follow beginning Jan. 5, 2006. On this day, Nevada's Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) permit will again qualify as an alternative to a National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) check. Accordingly, the Oct. 17, 2005, Open Letter to Nevada Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) is superseded. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Open Letter | 2005 - December - Indiana - Procedures for Indiana FFLs Using the Revised ATF Form 4473
The purpose of this letter is to clarify that the revised ATF Form 4473, Firearms Transaction Record Part I - Over The Counter, has no effect on the procedures Indiana Federal Firearms Licensees must follow in order to comply with the Brady Law. The procedures enumerated in the September 2003 Open Letter to All Indiana Firearms Licensees are still in effect.
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Firearms |
| Open Letter | 2005 - December - Pennsylvania - Private Transfers of Firearms and Using NICS or the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS)
ATF has received questions from firearms dealers in Pennsylvania concerning the use of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)/Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) to do background checks of people who are acquiring firearms from other nonlicensees in what are commonly called “private transfers.”
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Firearms |
| Ruling | 2005-3 - Meaning of Term Inhabited Building
ATF provides guidance on two situations involving structures and whether they are "inhabited buildings" as defined in 27 CFR Part 555.
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Explosives |
| Open Letter | 2005 - All FFLs - Lawful Importation of Certain Firearm Barrels Into the United States for Commercial Purposes
The purpose of this open letter is to update licensed and registered importers of firearms, ammunition and other regulated commodities on the lawful importation of certain firearm barrels into the United States for commercial purposes.
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Firearms |
| Open Letter | 2005 - October - U.S. Virgin Islands - All FFLs - U.S. Virgin Islands Firearms Permits No Longer Alternative to NICS Check
This open letter informs Federal firearms licensees in the U.S. Virgin Islands that the U.S. Virgin Islands Firearms Permits no longer qualifies as an alternative to a National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) check.
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Firearms |
| Open Letter | 2005 - October - Georgia - All FFLs - Georgia's Concealed Weapons Permits No Longer Alternative to NICS Check
The purpose of this letter is to inform all Georgia Federal firearms licensees (FFL) that Georgia's Concealed Weapons Permits no longer qualifies as an alternative to a National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) check. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Open Letter | 2005 - October - Nevada - All FFLs - Nevada's Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) Permits No Longer Alternative to NICS Check
This letter is superseded by ATF's Jan. 5, 2006, open letter. The purpose of this letter is to inform Federal firearms licensees (FFLs) that beginning Oct. 19, 2005, Nevada's Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) Permits will no longer qualify as an alternative to a National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) check. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Open Letter | 2005 - October - Alaska - All FFLs - Alaska Concealed Handgun Permits Marked "NICS Exempt" Qualify as NICS Check Alternative
This open letter informs Alaska Federal firearms licensees that beginning Oct. 19, 2005, only Alaska Concealed Handgun Permits marked "NICS EXEMPT" will qualify as an alternative to a National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) check.
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Firearms |
| Open Letter | 2005 - October - Northern Mariana Islands - All FFLs - Northern Mariana Island Weapons Identification
This open letter informs Northern Mariana Island Federal firearms licensees that beginning Oct. 19, 2005, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Island Weapons Identification Card Permits no longer qualifies as an alternative to a National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) check.
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Firearms |
| Ruling | 2005-4 - Ported Device Attached to the Barrel of a Paintball Gun
Certain integral devices intended to diminish the report of paintball guns are not “firearm silencers” or “firearm mufflers” under the Gun Control Act of 1968 or the National Firearms Act.
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Firearms |
| Ruling | 2005-2 - Meaning of Term Highway
ATF provides guidance on three different private roads and whether they are "highways" as defined in 27 CFR 555.11.
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Explosives |
| Open Letter | 2005 - August - All FFLs - Extension of Time to Effect Importation of Approved Permits for Frames, Receivers or Barrels
The purpose of this open letter is to provide important updated information to importers concerning the lawful importation of certain frames, receivers and barrels.
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Firearms |
| Open Letter | 2005 - July - All FFLs - Importation of Frames, Receivers or Barrels of Firearms Under Title 18 U.S.C. § 925(d)(3)
The purpose of this open letter is to provide important information to importers concerning the lawful importation of certain frames, receivers and barrels. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Open Letter | 2005 - July - All FFLs - Importation of U.S. Manufactured Surplus Military Firearms Classified as Curios or Relics
This Open Letter is to advise all Federal Firearms Licensees and registered importers of U.S. munitions import list articles that ATF was advised by the Department of State, on a case-by-case basis, permit the retransfer of U.S. manufacturing military firearms that were sold or granted by the United States Government classified by ATF as curios or relics. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Open Letter | 2005 - July - All FFLs - Department of State Rescinded Sanctions on Trade in Defense Articles and Services From South Africa
The purpose of this open letter is to inform licensed firearms importers and registered importers of U.S. Munitions Import List Articles that the United States Department of State has rescinded the sanctions on trade in defense articles and services from South Africa. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Open Letter | 2005 - April - Georgia - All FFLs - Georgia Crime Information Center Ceases Operations as NICS Point of Contact
The purpose of this letter is to inform you that on July 1, 2005, the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) will cease to operate as the point of contact (POC) for the National Instant Background Check (NICS) program, and to further advise you of the affect these changes may have on firearms transactions conducted under your Federal firearms license.
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Firearms |
| Open Letter | 2005 - January - National - All FFLs - Fabrique Nationale FR 5.7 Pistol
The letter provides information in response to numerous questions that ATF has received regarding the capabilities of the 5.7 X 28mm cartridge and the FR 5.7 (Fabrique Nationale) pistol.
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Firearms |
| Open Letter | 2004 - December - All FFLs - Establishment of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System Voluntary Appeal File
The purpose of this letter is to inform Federal firearms licensees that the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) National Instant Criminal Background Check System's (NICS) Voluntary Appeal File (VAF) has been established. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Open Letter | 2003 - November - Washington - Washington Concealed Weapons Permits No Longer Valid Alternative to NICS Checks
The open letter is to inform all Washington State federal firearms licensees that as of Nov. 30, 2003, all the grandfathered permits will have expired, and Washington FFLs may longer accept a Washington concealed weapons permit as an alternative to a NICS check. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Open Letter | 2004 - October - National - Improperly Destroyed Russian GP-30 Grenade Launcher
The letter provides information on ATF's findings with regards to the improperly destroyed Russian GP-30 grenade launcher, which is classified as a destructive device.
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Firearms |
| Open Letter | 2004 - September - All FFLs - Expiration of the Ban on the Importation of SAWs and LCAFDs
This open letter is to advise the import community of the provisions of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 that no longer apply to the manufacture, transfer and possession of semiautomatic assault weapons (SAWs) and to transfer and possess large capacity ammunition feeding devices (LCAFDs).
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Firearms |
| Ruling | 2004-5 - Mini-gun Ruling
The 7.62mm Aircraft Machine Gun, identified in the U.S. military inventory as the "M-134" (Army), "GAU-2B/A" (Air Force), and "GAU-17/A" (Navy), is a machinegun as defined by 26 U.S.C. 5845(b). Rev. Rul. 55-528 modified.
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Firearms |
| Open Letter | 2004 - July - All FFLs - Third Anniversary of September 11 Attack
It will be 3 years this September since America was attacked. We at ATF remain vigilant, but we are requesting your assistance in our national effort to prevent terrorism. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Open Letter | 2004 - July - All FELs - ATF Director Letter to Explosives Industry to Be Aware and Be Secure
The purpose of this open letter is to advise Federal explosives industry licensees and permittees to remain diligent in security and protection of their explosives inventory. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
