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Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is responsible for enforcing Federal criminal laws and regulating the firearms and explosives industries.
ATF, formerly known as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, was initially established by Department of Treasury Order No. 221, effective July 1, 1972, which transferred the functions, powers, and duties arising under laws relating to alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and explosives from the Internal Revenue Service to ATF. The Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 531) transferred certain functions and authorities of ATF to the Department of Justice and established it under its current name. ATF works, directly and through partnerships, to investigate and reduce violent crime involving firearms and explosives, acts of arson, and illegal trafficking of alcohol and tobacco products.
The Bureau provides training and support to its Federal, State, local, and international law enforcement partners and works primarily in 23 field divisions across the 50 States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam. It also has foreign offices in Mexico, Canada, Colombia, and France.
- Agency URL:
- http://www.atf.gov/
- Parent Agency
- Justice Department
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Definition of “Engaged in the Business” as a Dealer in Firearms
The Department of Justice (``Department'') proposes amending Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (``ATF'') regulations to implement the provisions of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (``BSCA''), effective June 25, 2022, that broaden the definition of when a person is considered ``engaged in the business'' as a dealer in...
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Annual Reporting of Explosive Materials Storage Facilities to the Local Fire Authority
The Department of Justice is proposing to amend Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (``ATF'') regulations to require that any person who stores explosive materials notify on an annual basis the authority having jurisdiction for fire safety in the locality in which the explosive materials are being stored of the type of...
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Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached “Stabilizing Braces”
The Department of Justice (``Department'' or ``DOJ'') is amending the regulations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (``ATF'') to clarify when a rifle is designed, made, and intended to be fired from the shoulder. Specifically, under the Gun Control Act of 1968 (``GCA'') and the National Firearms Act of 1934 (``NFA'')...
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Definition of “Frame or Receiver” and Identification of Firearms; Corrections
The Department of Justice (``Department'') is correcting a final rule that appeared in the Federal Register on April 26, 2022, with an effective date of August 24, 2022. The final rule amended Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (``ATF'') regulations by removing and replacing the regulatory definitions of ``firearm frame or...
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Definition of “Frame or Receiver” and Identification of Firearms
The Department of Justice (``Department'') is amending Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (``ATF'') regulations to remove and replace the regulatory definitions of ``firearm frame or receiver'' and ``frame or receiver'' because the current regulations fail to capture the full meaning of those terms. The Department is also...
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Commerce in Explosives; 2023 Annual List of Explosive Materials
This notice publishes the 2023 List of Explosive Materials, as required by law. The 2023 list is the same as the 2022 list published by ATF, except the 2023 list adds ``pyrotechnic stars.'' These materials are ``pyrotechnic compositions'' and have long been covered under that term. ATF is adding ``pyrotechnic stars'' for clarity.
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Definition of “Engaged in the Business” as a Dealer in Firearms
The Department of Justice (``Department'') proposes amending Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (``ATF'') regulations to implement the provisions of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (``BSCA''), effective June 25, 2022, that broaden the definition of when a person is considered ``engaged in the business'' as a dealer in...
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Annual Reporting of Explosive Materials Storage Facilities to the Local Fire Authority
The Department of Justice is proposing to amend Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (``ATF'') regulations to require that any person who stores explosive materials notify on an annual basis the authority having jurisdiction for fire safety in the locality in which the explosive materials are being stored of the type of...
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection of eComments Requested; New Collection; Drug Activity Questionnaire-ATF Form 8620.12
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Department of Justice (DOJ) will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection of eComments Requested; New Collection; Acknowledgement of Deactivation Removal-ATF Form 3252.9
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Department of Justice (DOJ) will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection of eComments Requested; New Collection; Adverse Information Suitability Request-ATF Form 3252.12
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Department of Justice (DOJ) will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection of eComments Requested; Application for Tax Exempt Transfer and Registration of Firearm-ATF Form 5 (5320.5)
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Department of Justice (DOJ), will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection (IC) OMB 1140-0015 (Application for Tax Exempt...
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection of eComments Requested; New Collection; 30-Day Alien Suitability Request-ATF Form 3252.11
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Department of Justice (DOJ) will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection of eComments Requested; Application for Amended Federal Firearms License-ATF Form 5300.38
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Department of Justice (DOJ), will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection (IC) OMB 1140-0040 (Application for Amended...
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection of eComments Requested; Special Agent Medical Preplacement-ATF Form 2300.10
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Department of Justice (DOJ), will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection (IC) OMB 1140-0056 (Special Agent Medical...