Publications

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms has been asked to state its position with regard to satisfactory identification of an unlicensed person intending to acquire a firearm from a licensee.

Published/Revised: May 22, 2015

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) administers regulations published in Title 27, Code of Federal Regulations. Theseregulations are updated April 1 of each year to incorporate new or revised regulations that were published by ATF in the Federal Register during the preceding year. ATF identified several amendments that are needed to provide clarity and uniformity to the regulations in 27 CFR.

Published/Revised: May 22, 2015

It has been found that a variation is necessary in the procedures which may be utilized by members of the U.S. Armed Forces returning to the United States who desire to import not more than three rifles or shotguns for their personal use, and not more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition therefor.

Published/Revised: May 22, 2015

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has received inquiries from members of the firearms industry about maintaining their required acquisition and disposition dealer’s records in computerized form rather than paper form.

Published/Revised: May 22, 2015

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has received inquiries from members of the firearms industry for whom ATF has approved a variance permitting the maintenance of required acquisition and disposition records on computer. Most of these variances require licensees to periodically print a hard copy of the record and store the printout as part of their permanent records. Licensees have asked ATF whether they may download this information to portable data storage devices instead of printing out the information.

Published/Revised: May 22, 2015

Report of Firearms Transactions - ATF Form 5300.5

Published/Revised: May 22, 2015

1999 - Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Export Report (AFMER)

Published/Revised: May 22, 2015

1998 - Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Export Report (AFMER)

Published/Revised: May 22, 2015

ATF has provided helpful hints for eForms users.

Published/Revised: May 22, 2015

Use this form to submit a claim for a seized asset. All claim forms should be mailed to the Asset Forfeiture and Seized Property Division.

Published/Revised: May 22, 2015

Firearms or ammunition may not be sold at gun shows by a licensed dealer, but orders may be taken under specified conditions.

Published/Revised: May 22, 2015

2012 - Firearms Commerce Report

Published/Revised: May 22, 2015

Firearm trafficking is the movement of firearms from the legal to illegal marketplace. It is one of the most pressing problems in the firearms industry today. It reaches across U.S. borders, affecting other countries and U.S. citizens living abroad.

Published/Revised: May 22, 2015

Certification of Secure Gun Storage or Safety Devices - ATF Form 5300.42

Published/Revised: May 22, 2015

 NTC - eTrace: Internet-based Firearms Tracing and Analysis

Published/Revised: May 22, 2015

ATF has had outreach programs in place for more than 10 years, beginning with the Gang Resistance Education and Training Program and expanding to include industry outreach and interaction with other professional organizations.  Each year, thousands of firearms are reported lost or stolen.  The owners’ ability to adequately identify these firearms is central to law enforcement’s ability to investigate these crimes and losses.  Insurance claims and reacquisition of recovered firearms will also hinge on the ability to correctly identify these firearms.

Published/Revised: May 22, 2015

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2011.

Published/Revised: May 22, 2015

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2011.

Published/Revised: May 22, 2015

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2011.

Published/Revised: May 22, 2015

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2011.

Published/Revised: May 22, 2015

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2011.

Published/Revised: May 22, 2015

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2011.

Published/Revised: May 22, 2015

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2011.

Published/Revised: May 22, 2015

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2011.

Published/Revised: May 22, 2015

This report provides detailed firearms trace data to assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. It includes statistics from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2011.

Published/Revised: May 22, 2015