Publications Library

ATF occasionally issues publications to inform the industries it regulates and the general public about the laws and regulations administered and enforced by ATF. These include guidebooks, newsletters, brochures, studies, and reports.

Title Description Category Document Type
Time-to-Crime - Firearms Recovered and Traced in the United States and Territories - CY 2022 (19 KB)

This is an Excel spreadsheet containing a numerical list of how many firearms have been traced and recovered in the U.S. and territories between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022.

Resource Center Report
Number of Firearms Sourced and Recovered in the United States and Territories - CY 2022 (31 KB)

This is an Excel spreadsheet containing a numerical list of how many firearms have been traced and recovered in the U.S. and territories between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022.

Resource Center Report
Top Calibers Recovered and Traced in the United States and Territories - CY 2022 (51 KB)

This is an Excel spreadsheet containing a numerical list of how many firearms have been traced and recovered in the U.S. and territories between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022.

Resource Center Report
Categories Associated with Firearms Recovered and Traced in the United States and Territories - CY 2022 (32 KB)

This is an Excel spreadsheet containing a numerical list of how many firearms have been traced and recovered in the U.S. and territories between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022.

Resource Center Report
Age of Possessor - Firearms Recovered and Traced in the United States and Territories - CY 2022 (18 KB)

This is an Excel spreadsheet containing a numerical list of how many firearms have been traced and recovered in the U.S. and territories between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022.

Resource Center Report
Federal Firearms Telephone Directory (160 KB)

Customer service and corporate account phone list for ATF's Federal Firearms Licensing Center. (Updated 2023)

Firearms Guide
september-2023-firearms-compliance-inspection-results.xlsx (13 KB) Firearms Report
ATF P 5310.2 - Do I need a license to buy or sell firearms? (1273 KB)
ATF guidance to help the public understand when those who buy and sell firearms must have a federal firearms license.
Firearms Guide
August 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results (13 KB)

August 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results

Firearms Report
state_laws_and_published_ordinances_2022_-_iowa.pdf (490 KB)

From the 35th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5)

Firearms Guide
state_laws_and_published_ordinances_2022_-_kentucky.pdf (261 KB)

From the 35th Edition of State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (ATF P 5300.5)

Firearms Guide
2022 Interim AFMER (263 KB)

ATF's 2022 interim annual firearms manufacturing and export report. 

Firearms Report
2022 Arson Incident Report - AIR (4464 KB)

2022 Arson Incident Report - AIR

Resource Center Report
July 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results (13 KB)

July 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results

Firearms Report
Outreach Training Materials - FAIR Trade Group Firearms and Ammunition Import and Export Conference: Govt Contracts, Furnished Equipment (6.14.23) (2160 KB)

Outreach Training Materials - FAIR Trade Group Firearms and Ammunition Import and Export Conference: Govt Contracts, Furnished Equipment (6.14.23)

Firearms Guide
Outreach Training Materials - FAIR Trade Group Firearms and Ammunition Import and Export Conference: Marking Requirements, Gunsmithing Rules (6.14.23) (506 KB)

Outreach Training Materials - FAIR Trade Group Firearms and Ammunition Import and Export Conference: Marking Requirements, Gunsmithing Rules (6.14.23)

Firearms Guide
Outreach Training Materials - NFA 922(o) Presentation (6.12.23) (1093 KB)

Outreach Training Materials - NFA 922(o) Presentation (6.12.23)

Firearms Guide
June 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results (13 KB)

June 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results

Firearms Report
ATF Disclosure Of Firearms Trace Data (ATF P 3312.11) (0 KB)
This brochure clarifies ATF's disclosure policy regarding trace data.
Firearms Guide
Explosives Industry Newsletter - June 2023 (501 KB)

What’s In This Issue: New Chief, EIPB; Importation and Manufacture of Small Arms Ammunition and Components; Importation of Articles Pyrotechnic Marked as Display Fireworks; Indoor Storage in Residences/Dwellings; Open letter – Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems; Distance Requirements for Ammonium Nitrate Products; Black Powder Exemption Reminder; Less Lethal Munitions Marking Requirements; ATF Ruling 2011-3 Reminder; Government Exemptions; Storage at Correctional Facilities; Q&As; Receiving ATF Website Update Notices

Explosives Newsletter
Explosives Industry Newsletter - November 2001 (578 KB)
What’s In This Issue: A MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF, ARSON & EXPLOSIVES PROGRAMS DIVISION; TRANSFERS OF EXPLOSIVES IN-STATE; ATF MEETS WITH ISEE, PGI; FUGITIVE CORNER; CONTACT ATF ON ANY QUESTIONS OR DISCUSSION TOPICS; THIRD QUARTER 2001 EXPLOSIVES THEFTS
Explosives Newsletter
Explosives Industry Newsletter-June 2013 (1556 KB)
What’s in This Issue: New Publication; Exploding Ammunition Requirements; Smoke Producing Devices; Reagents; Canadian Type 4 Magazines vs. U.S. Type 2 Magazines; Hardwood or Softwood?; Interior Walls for Type 1 Magazines; Gun Loading Facilities; Horizontally-Mounted Hoods; Indoor Storage Reminders; Recordkeeping Reminders; Permittee Disposal of Surplus Stock; Questions and Answers; Explosives Thefts from 2006 thru 2012
Explosives Newsletter
May 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results (13 KB)

May 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results

Firearms Report
April 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results (13 KB)

April 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results

Firearms Report
March 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results (13 KB)

March 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results

Firearms Report
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