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 |
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 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 | |
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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 |
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August 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results (13 KB) |
August 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results | Firearms | Report |
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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 |
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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 |
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2022 Interim AFMER (263 KB) |
ATF's 2022 interim annual firearms manufacturing and export report. | Firearms | Report |
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2022 Arson Incident Report - AIR (4464 KB) |
2022 Arson Incident Report - AIR | Resource Center | Report |
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July 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results (13 KB) |
July 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results | Firearms | Report |
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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 |
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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 |
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Outreach Training Materials - NFA 922(o) Presentation (6.12.23) (1093 KB) |
Outreach Training Materials - NFA 922(o) Presentation (6.12.23) | Firearms | Guide |
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June 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results (13 KB) |
June 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results | Firearms | Report |
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ATF Disclosure Of Firearms Trace Data (ATF P 3312.11) (0 KB) |
This brochure clarifies ATF's disclosure policy regarding trace data.
| Firearms | Guide |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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May 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results (13 KB) |
May 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results | Firearms | Report |
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April 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results (13 KB) |
April 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results | Firearms | Report |
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March 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results (13 KB) |
March 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results | Firearms | Report |
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2020 Arson Incident Report - AIR (5300 KB) | Resource Center | Report | |
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ATF eForms 4473 User Manual (3250 KB) |
This user manual is to be used by federal firearms licensees who have downloaded ATF's e4473 form. | Firearms | Guide |
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Public Safety Advisory to All Federal Firearms Licensees, and Firearm Parts, Components, and Accessories Manufacturers and Distributors (364 KB) |
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is issuing this public safety Advisory to the firearms industry and the public to provide information regarding its investigative priorities related to possible willful efforts to violate the requirements of the Gun Control Act (GCA) as implemented by the Final Rule titled Definition of ‘Frame or Receiver’ and Identification of Firearms (Final Rule 2021R-05F) (“Frame or Receiver Final Rule” or the “Final Rule”).1 As with any suspected violations of the GCA, ATF may investigate such activities and, where appropriate, refer them for potential enforcement actions. ATF considers willful violations of the GCA, including the types described in this document, an investigative priority. | Firearms | Guide |
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February 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results (13 KB) |
February 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results | Firearms | Report |
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January 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results (13 KB) |
January 2023 - Firearms Compliance Inspection Results | Firearms | Report |