Rules and Regulations Library
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Description | Category | Document Type |
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 1985-2 - Importation of NFA Firearms as Sales Samples (29 KB) | A National Firearms Act (NFA) firearm may not be imported for use as a sample for sales to law enforcement agencies if the firearm is a curio or relic unless it is established that the firearm is particularly suitable for use as a law enforcement weapon. | Firearms | Ruling |
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1985-11-Surplus Military Firearms Frames or Receivers (653 KB) |
This circular announces that ATF will allow the importation of surplus military curio or relic firearms that were previously prohibited from importation by 18 U.S.C. section 925(d)(3). | Firearms | Industry Circular |
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1985-10 - Surplus Military Frames or Receivers, Alone, Denied Importation (32 KB) | Surplus military firearms frames or receivers alone not specifically classified as curios or relics by ATF will be denied importation. | Firearms | Ruling |
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1983-5 - STEN MK II as NFA Weapon (24 KB) |
The YAC STEN MK II carbine is a machinegun as defined in the National Firearms Act.
| Firearms | Ruling |
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1982-8-Discontinuance of ATF Form 5400.3, for Black Powder (660 KB) |
This circular notifies explosives licensees that ATF Form 5400.3, Transaction Record for Black Powder to be used for antique weapons, is no longer required. | Explosives | Industry Circular |
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1982-8 - SM10, SM11A Pistols and SAC Carbines as NFA Weapons (28 KB) | The SM10 and SM11A1 pistols and SAC carbines are machineguns as defined in the National Firearms Act. | Firearms | Ruling |
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1982-2 - KG-9 Pistol as NFA Weapon (26 KB) | The KG-9 pistol is a machinegun as defined in the National Firearms Act. | Firearms | Ruling |
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1981-4 - Auto Sear (13 KB) | The AR15 auto sear is a machinegun as defined by 26 U.S.C. 5845(b). | Firearms | Ruling |
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1981-3 - Importation of Firearms Acquired Outside the U.S. by U.S. Citizens (30 KB) | Nonresident U.S. citizens returning to the United States and nonresident aliens lawfully immigrating to the United States may obtain a permit to import firearms acquired outside of the United States, provided such firearms may be lawfully imported. | Firearms | Ruling |
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1980-8 - Importation of Surplus Military Firearms for Law Enforcement (25 KB) | Applications to import surplus military firearms or nonsporting firearms or ammunition for individual law enforcement officers for official use must be accompanied by the agency’s purchase order. | Firearms | Ruling |
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1980-21 - Identification of State of Residency for Out-of-State College Students (23 KB) | An out-of-State college student may establish residence in a State by residing and maintaining a home in a college dormitory or in a location off-campus during the school term. | Firearms | Ruling |
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1980-20 - Rifle Bore Tasers as Firearms (24 KB) | A hand-held device with a hand grip bent at an angle to the bore and having a rifled bore which is designed to expel, by means of an explosive, two electrical contacts (barbs) connected by two wires to a high voltage source within the device is classified as a firearm. ATF Rul. 76-6 is amplified. | Firearms | Ruling |
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1977-24 - Storage Compartments on Vehicles (40 KB) |
Alternate magazine construction standards for storage of electric blasting caps with other explosive materials are prescribed.
| Explosives | Ruling |
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1977-1 - Gunsmithing at Shooting Events (51 KB) | The recordkeeping requirements for licensed gunsmiths are clarified. ATF Rul. 73-13 amplified. | Firearms | Ruling |
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1976-6 - Tasers as Firearms (26 KB) | A hand-held device designed to expel by means of an explosive two electrical contacts (barbs) connected by two wires attached to a high voltage source in the device classified as a firearm. | Firearms | Ruling |
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1976-25 - Recordkeeping Requirements Salvaged Firearms (69 KB) | Recordkeeping requirements for Title I firearms from which parts are salvaged for use in repairing firearms are clarified. | Firearms | Ruling |
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1976-24-State of Residency of Armed Service Members (782 KB) |
A member of the Armed Forces on active duty is a resident of the State in which his permanent duty station is located. | Firearms | Ruling |
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1976-22 - Qualifying Tax Free Transfers (85 KB) | Mere possession of a license and a special tax stamp as a dealer in firearms does not qualify a person to receive firearms transfer-tax-free. Rev. Rul. 58-432 superseded. | Firearms | Ruling |
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1976-18 - Alternate Bullet-Resistant Construction Standards for Explosives Magazines (21 KB) |
ATF prescribes alternate bullet resistance construction standards for explosives storage facilities.
| Explosives | Ruling |
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1976-15 - Acquisition and Disposition of Pawned Firearms (52 KB) | Certain reporting and recordkeeping requirements of pawnbrokers are explained. | Firearms | Ruling |
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1975-7 - Small Caliber Penguns (51 KB) | A small caliber weapon ostensibly designed to expel only tear gas, similar substances, or pyrotechnic signals, which may readily be converted to expel a projectile by means of an explosive, classified as a firearm. | Firearms | Ruling |
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1975-31 - Meaning of the Terms "Engaged in the Business" (13 KB) |
Explosives manufacturer license required for certain companies that manufacture explosive materials for use in their own operations.
| Explosives | Ruling |
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1975-27 - Renewed Federal Firearms License Conduct of Business (67 KB) | A firearms licensee may continue operations until his renewal application for a license is finally acted upon. | Firearms | Ruling |
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1975-21 - Construction of Storage Facilities by the Department of Defense - Concrete Floors (14 KB) |
Certain explosives storage facilities meeting standards of construction prescribed by the Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board are approved
| Explosives | Ruling |
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1975-20 - Meaning of Terms "Inhabited Building" (15 KB) |
An office or repair shop used in connection with the manufacture, etc., of explosive materials are not "inhabited buildings."
| Explosives | Ruling |