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Public Safety Advisory to All FFLs, and Firearm Parts, Components, and Accessories Manufacturers and Distributors

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”).

ID: DOJ-2069111
Component Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
Date Issued: March 21, 2023
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Open Letter to All Vermont FFLs - Changes to Vermont Law 13 V.S.A. § 4019

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is committed to helping Federal firearms licensees (FFLs) successfully comply with firearms laws and regulations. Changes to Vermont Law, 13 Vermont Statutes Annotated (V.S.A.) § 4019, effective July 1, 2022, have generated questions from Vermont FFLs. This letter alerts Vermont FFLs to the recent changes in Vermont law and provides guidance to ensure Vermont FFLs remain in compliance.

ID: DOJ-2069106
Component Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
Date Issued: March 9, 2023
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Open Letter to All FFLs - Machinegun Dealer Sales Sample Letters

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) provides this open letter to the Federal firearms licensee (FFL) community to advise on the restrictions and parameters of 18 U.S.C. § 922(o), which generally prohibits the possession or transfer of machineguns imported or manufactured after May 19, 1986, with limited exceptions.

ID: DOJ-2069096
Component Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
Date Issued: January 12, 2023
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Disaster Preparedness for Federal Explosives Licensees and Permittees (ATF P 5400.16)

Many natural disasters occur with little or no warning. Whether or not advance notice is possible, the preservation of life is always paramount during any type of disaster. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) urges all persons to take steps to protect family and property by having a disaster preparedness plan in place  before any disaster occurs.

ID: DOJ-2048091
Component Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
Date Issued: January 4, 2023
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ATF Ruling 2022-02: Storage of Explosives in Remote Avalanche Control Systems

ATF has received requests from Federal explosives licensees and permittees (FEL/Ps) and State 
and local agencies conducting avalanche control/mitigation operations for variances to store 
explosive materials with detonators attached in remote avalanche control systems (RACS). 

ID: DOJ-2053261
Component Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
Date Issued: December 30, 2022
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Email Concerning Application Forms

Email to credit counseling agencies and debtor education providers concerning updated application forms.

ID: UST-2043196
Component U.S. Trustee Program
Date Issued: December 29, 2022
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Credit Counseling Instructions

Credit Counseling Application Instructions for Agencies

ID: UST-1317266
Component U.S. Trustee Program
Date Issued: December 29, 2022
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Credit Counseling Application

Credit Counseling Application for Agencies

ID: UST-1317271
Component U.S. Trustee Program
Date Issued: December 29, 2022