Rules and Regulations Library

Published/Revised: October 11, 2023

This supplemental Part B of the ATF Form 7 / 7 CR (F 5310.12/F 5310.16), Application for Federal Firearms License, is required to be completed by each Responsible Person (RP) who will be on a new federal firearms license (FFL). The Form 7 / 7 CR itself only has space for one (1) RP’s information; all additional RPs must complete and submit this form supplement. This supplement should also be used when adding RPs to an existing FFL. When submitting this form to add a Responsible Person to an already existing license, the form must be accompanied by a signed written request from a current/existing RP already on the license. We cannot process a form to add an additional RP to an existing license without the express written consent from an existing RP on the license.

Published/Revised: June 30, 2025

The ATF copy of the form, with fingerprints on Form FD-258 and photograph, will be submitted with the ATF Form 1, 4, or 5 (to the address shown on the specific form) and the other copy will be directed to the responsible person's chief law enforcement officer. Please read all instructions on this form before submitting it to ATF.

Published/Revised: January 13, 2023

This form is used to determine the eligibility of the applicant to engage in certain operations, to determine the location and extent of operations, and to determine whether the operations will be in conformity with federal laws and regulations when working with explosives.

Published/Revised: April 24, 2024

This form is used to obtain a release from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and notify ATF of actual importation of defense articles imported pursuant to an approved ATF Form 6.

Published/Revised: August 7, 2024

This form is used to obtain approval to permanently export a National Firearms Act (NFA) firearm and claim exemption from transfer tax. State Department export approval is required prior to ATF Form 9 being approved. 

Published/Revised: September 30, 2024

Published/Revised: September 12, 2023

Published/Revised: March 1, 2023

Published/Revised: June 14, 2021

This form is to request approval to make a NFA firearm. A making tax liability may be incurred.

Published/Revised: January 30, 2026

Published/Revised: January 4, 2022

This form is for federal, state and local, military and international law enforcement personnel to apply for training conducted by ATF.

Published/Revised: November 6, 2024

This form is used to obtain permission to temporarily or permanently move your registered National Firearms Act (NFA) machine gun, short barreled rifle or shotgun, or destructive device interstate. Persons other than qualified federal firearms licensees (FFLs) or government agencies are required to obtain this permission.

Published/Revised: January 13, 2023

This form is required of all Type 07 and Type 10 federal firearms licensees (FFLs) for reporting production data for the manufacture and exportation of firearms.

Instead of printing this form and mailing it in, please consider using eForms to electronically complete and submit your AFMER form. You can complete the AFMER eForm at www.atf.gov/firearms/applications-eforms. If you need assistance with eForms, send an email to eforms.admin@atf.gov.

Published/Revised: November 26, 2024

Published/Revised: February 7, 2024

This form's purpose is to register delivery sellers of cigarettes and/or smokeless tobacco products with the Attorney General in order to legally continue to sell and/or advertise these tobacco products under the PACT Act.

Published/Revised: February 1, 2024

This form is used by ATF to determine whether a certification from a state of multi-state authority is needed for discharge of effluent into navigable water of the United States.

Published/Revised: September 28, 2023

Published/Revised: April 23, 2024

This form is used by federal, state, local and international agencies to register for forensic firearm training with ATF.

Published/Revised: June 15, 2022

The purpose of this industry circular is to advise members of the alcohol and tobacco industries that, effective Jan. 24, 2003, a new Treasury agency, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), will be responsible for administering the alcohol and tobacco laws noted below and implementing regulations currently administered by ATF.

Published/Revised: May 5, 2021

This circular gives general guidance to firearms and ammunition excise taxpayers about making tax-exempt or tax-free sales of firearms, and shells and cartridges (ammunition).

Published/Revised: November 19, 2019

ATF Framework for Determining Whether Certain Projectiles are "Primarily Intended for Sporting Purposes" Within the Meaning of 18 U.S.C. 921(a)(17)(C). Comments are due on or before March 16, 2015.

Published/Revised: May 13, 2016

The National Firearms Act (NFA) Branch continually responds to questions regarding NFA firearms in decedent’s estates. We often find that Federal firearms licensees are involved in assisting the executors in disposing of these firearms. We believe some general information and discussion of procedures will help licensees in these situations.

Published/Revised: September 16, 2015

Published/Revised: June 14, 2021

This document provides information regarding the procedure for requesting a computerized bookkeeping variance.

Published/Revised: May 7, 2025