Rules Regulations Library
| Document Type | Title and Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Open Letter | 2003 - November - All FFLs - Procedural Guidance Regarding the Handling of ATF Form 4473 After a Firearms Transaction
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.
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Firearms |
| Open Letter | 2012 - December - All FFLs - For Importers the Availability of ATF Form 4587 (ATF F 5330.4) on Pay.gov
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.
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Firearms |
| Open Letter | 1998 - October - Wisconsin - All FFLs - Permanent Provisions of the Brady Law
This open letter has been rescinded. The purpose of this letter is to advise you of your responsibilities under the permanent provisions of the Brady law. 18 U.S.C. § 922(t). Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Open Letter | 1997 - June - National - All FFLs - Attorney General Brady Law Decision
The purpose of this letter is to address the Supreme Court's decision regarding that part of the Brady Handgun Control Act is unconstitutional. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Open Letter | 2004 - May - All FFLs - Importation of Articles Added by the Amendment to Annex A of the VRA
A decision was agreed upon to amend Annex A of the Voluntary Restraint Agreement (VRA) by adding 74 types of firearms to the list. Please note, that even though these 74 firearms have been added to Annex A, ATF will still need to determine the importability of some of these firearms. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Open Letter | 1998 - October - West Virginia - All FFLs - Permanent Provisions of the Brady Law
This open letter has been rescinded. The purpose of this open letter is to provide guidance on the procedure to comply with Federal law, 18 U.S.C. § 922(t), when you transfer a firearm to an unlicensed person. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Open Letter | 2013 - January - All FFLs - Facilitating Transfers of Firearms Between Private Individuals
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. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Open Letter | 2013 - January - All FFLs - Federal Firearms Licensees Ready Ability
The purpose of this open letter is to remind all federal firearms licensees (FFL) of their ready ability to enhance public safety and assist law enforcement by encouraging and facilitating transfers of firearms between private individuals through their businesses. Published/Revised: |
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 | 1998 - October - Washington - All FFLs - Permanent Provisions of the Brady Law
This open letter has been rescinded. The purpose of this letter is to advise you of your responsibilities under the permanent provisions of the Brady law. 18 U.S.C. § 922(t). Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Open Letter | 2014 - June - All FELs - Black Powder
This is an open letter to all federal explosives licensees and permittees in regard to inquiries about black powder exceptions under the federal explosives laws.
Published/Revised: |
Explosives |
| Open Letter | 1998 - October - Virginia - All FFLs - Permanent Provisions of the Brady Law
This open letter has been rescinded. The purpose of this letter is to advise you of your responsibilities under the permanent provisions of the Brady law. 18 U.S.C. § 922(t). Published/Revised: |
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).
Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Open Letter | 1998 - October - Utah - All FFLs - Permanent Provisions of the Brady Law
This open letter has been rescinded. The purpose of this letter is to advise you of your responsibilities under the permanent provisions of the Brady law. 18 U.S.C. § 922(t). Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Open Letter | 2015 - April - Louisiana - All FFLs - Louisiana's Concealed Handgun Permit Qualifies as Alternative to NICS Check
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.
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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 | 1998 - October - Texas - All FFLs - Permanent Provisions of the Brady Law
This open letter has been rescinded. The purpose of this letter is to advise you of your responsibilities under the permanent provisions of the Brady law. 18 U.S.C. § 922(t). Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Open Letter | 2013 - July - Kansas - All FFLs - Passage of the Kansas Second Amendment Protection Act
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.
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Firearms |
| Open Letter | 2013 - May - All FFLs - Prohibited Transfers of Firearms to Foreign Purchaser
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. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Open Letter | 1998 - October - Rhode Island - All FFLs - Permanent Provisions of the Brady Law
This open letter has been rescinded. The purpose of this letter is to advise you of your responsibilities under the permanent provisions of the Brady law, 18 U.S.C. § 922(t). Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Open Letter | 1998 - October - Ohio - All FFLs - Permanent Provisions of the Brady Law
This open letter has been rescinded. The purpose of this letter is to advise you of your responsibilities under the permanent provisions of the Brady law, 18 U.S.C. § 922(t). Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Ruling | 2016-1 - Requirements to Keep Firearms Records Electronically
Approved alternate method or procedure for licensed importers, licensed manufacturers, licensed dealers, and licensed collectors to maintain their firearms acquisition and disposition records electronically instead of in paper format provided the conditions set forth in this ruling are met. Supersedes ATF Ruling 2013-5. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Ruling | 2015-1 - Manufacturing and Gunsmithing
Any person (including any corporation or other legal entity) engaged in the business of performing machining, molding, casting, forging, printing (additive manufacturing) or other manufacturing process to create a firearm frame or receiver, or to make a frame or receiver suitable for use as part of a "weapon … which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive," i.e., a "firearm," must be licensed as a manufacturer under the GCA; identify (mark) any such firearm; and maintain required manufacturer’s records.
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Firearms |
| Ruling | 1957-34 - Classification of 4-inch Diameter Barrel Extension
Classification of a 4-inch diameter barrel extension Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
| Ruling | 2004-2 - Temporary Importation of Firearms Subject to the NFA
Approved alternate method or procedure for importers to use when temporarily importing firearms subject to the NFA, the GCA and the Arms Export Control Act for inspection, testing, calibration, repair, or incorporation into another defense article. Published/Revised: |
Firearms |
