Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) |
ATF Ruling 2012-2- Storage Containers for Explosive Materials |
May 29, 2012 |
February 28, 2020 |
DOJ-1313076 |
Explosives |
This ruling describes an alternate method or procedures from the provisions of Title 27, CFR, section 555.214(b) and (c) that require containers of explosive materials to be visibly marked and closed while being stored. |
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) |
ATF Procedure 1990-1- Identification Number for Special Occupational Taxpayer |
January 31, 1990 |
February 28, 2020 |
DOJ-1313081 |
Firearms |
This ATF procedure is to inform federal firearms licensees who have paid the special (occupational) tax to import, manufacture, or deal in National Firearms Act (NFA) firearms of the discontinuance of the use of the ATF Identification Number and the replacement with the use of the Employer Identification Number (EIN) on all NFA transaction forms. |
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) |
ATF Procedure 1975-3- Recordkeeping for drop shipments |
March 31, 1975 |
February 28, 2020 |
DOJ-1313086 |
Firearms |
This ATF Procedure sets forth the recordkeeping procedures for "drop shipments" of firearms (other than National Firearms Act firearms as defined in section 5845(a) of Chapter 53, Title 26, U.S.C.) and ammunition between federally licensed firearms dealers, importers, and manufacturers. |
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) |
All FFLs-Open Letter- Online Scames Using Fraudulent FFLs |
March 7, 2014 |
February 28, 2020 |
DOJ-1313101 |
Firearms |
The purpose of this letter is to make FFLs aware of fraudulent online firearms sales. Some individuals are using fraudulently altered Federal firearms licenses to sell but never deliver firearms online. |
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) |
All FFLs-Open Letter-Facilitating Transfers Between Private Parties (Updated March 2013) |
January 16, 2013 |
February 28, 2020 |
DOJ-1313106 |
Firearms |
The purpose of this open letter is to remind all FFL of their ready ability to enhance public safety and assist law enforcemetn by encouraging and facilitiating transfers of firearms between private individuals through their businesses. |
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) |
All FFLs-Open Letter-ATF Releases Revised Form 4473 |
July 26, 2012 |
February 28, 2020 |
DOJ-1313111 |
Firearms |
This open letter advises that ATF Form 4473, Firearms Tarnsaction Record Part I - Over -the-Counter (form 4473) has been revised and highlights the changes to the form. You should review the entire revised form including all of the Improtant Notices, Instructions to Transferee/Buyer, Intstructions to Transferor/Seller, and Definitions. |
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) |
Open Letter-Registering as a Foreign Manufacturer Pursuant to 15 USC Section 376 |
September 4, 2013 |
February 28, 2020 |
DOJ-1313116 |
Alcohol & Tobacco |
This letter discusses whether or not foreign manufacturers must register with the Attorney General of the United States pursuant to the Prevent All Trafficking Act (PACT Act). |
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) |
Al FELs-Open Letter-Table of Distances Requirements |
September 17, 2012 |
February 28, 2020 |
DOJ-1313121 |
Explosives |
This letter provides procedures for the appliction of tables of distances for the storage of certain explosive materials. |
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) |
All FELs-Open Letter-Advisory Notice to All Explosives Industry Members |
February 24, 2009 |
February 28, 2020 |
DOJ-1313126 |
Explosives |
This open letter is to remind all Federal explosives licensees and permittees of the importance of security at their explosives storage sites. |
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) |
Open Letter to All Common Carriers or Other Delivery Services Who Transport Deliver Cigs - 2010-10-21 |
October 21, 2010 |
February 28, 2020 |
DOJ-1313131 |
Alcohol & Tobacco |
This open letter provides information to assist in complying with the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2009 (PACT Act), Public Law 111-154, which principally modified the Jenkins Act 15 U.S.C. section 345-378. |
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) |
Houston Field Division-Open letter on covering FFL Burglaries |
January 8, 2015 |
February 28, 2020 |
DOJ-1313136 |
Firearms |
This letter briefly addresses burglaries at liecensed premises in the greater Houston, Texas area and offers basic, preventive, methods for combating thefts. |
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) |
Alabama-July2019-Public Safety Advisory-Alabama Federal firearms licensees transferring firearms |
July 22, 2019 |
February 28, 2020 |
DOJ-1313141 |
Firearms |
The purpose of this public safety advisory is to notify you of an important change to the procedure you may follow to comply with the Brady Handgun Violence Protection Act (Brady Act), codified at 18 U.S.C. § 922(t), when transferring a firearm to an unlicensed person. |
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) |
Alabama-Oct1998-Open Letter-Permanent Provisions of the Brady Law |
October 30, 1998 |
February 28, 2020 |
DOJ-1313146 |
Firearms |
The purpose of this letter is to advise Federal firearms licensees in Alabama of their responsibilities under the permanent provisions of the Brady law. |
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) |
Alaska-Jun2012-Open Letter-Identification Showing Residence is Neither a Street Address or Rural Route and Box Number |
June 1, 2012 |
February 28, 2020 |
DOJ-1313151 |
Firearms |
The purpose of this open letter is to provide guidance to Federal firearms licensees (FFLs) in Alaska regarding firearms transferees whose government issued identification documents indicate a residence address that is neither a street address nor a rural route and box number address. |
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) |
Alaska-Oct1998-Open Letter-Permanent Provisions of the Brady Law |
October 17, 2005 |
February 28, 2020 |
DOJ-1313156 |
Firearms |
The purpose of this letter is to advise Federal firearms licensees in Alaska of their responsibilities under the permanent provisions of the Brady law. |
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) |
Alaska-Oct2005-Open Letter-Alaska Concealed Handgun Permits Marked "NICS Exempt" Qualify as NICS Check Alternative |
October 17, 2005 |
February 28, 2020 |
DOJ-1313161 |
Firearms |
This open letter informs Alaska Federal firearms licensees that beginning October 19, 2005, only Alaska Concealed Handgun Permits marked “NICS EXEMPT” will qualify as an alternative to a National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) check. |
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) |
All FELs-Feb2009-Open Letter-Security Checklist |
February 24, 2009 |
February 28, 2020 |
DOJ-1313181 |
Explosives |
This open letter provides a security checklist of best practices for all Federal explosives licensees and permittees. |
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) |
All FELs-July2004-Open Letter-ATF Director's Letter to Explosives Industry to Be Aware and Be Secure |
July 7, 2004 |
February 28, 2020 |
DOJ-1313186 |
Explosives |
The purpose of this open letter is to advise Federal explosives industry licensees and permittees to remain diligent in security and protection of their explosives inventory. |
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) |
All FELs-July2009-Open Letter-Ammonium Perchlorate Composite Propellant (APCP) |
July 17, 2009 |
February 28, 2020 |
DOJ-1313191 |
Explosives |
The purpose of this letter is to provide Federal explosives licensees and permittees with information about the recent district court decision regarding ammonium perchlorate composite propellant (APCP). |
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) |
All FELs-Jun2003-Open Letter-Reminder Regarding the Limited Permit |
June 1, 2003 |
February 28, 2020 |
DOJ-1313201 |
Explosives |
The purpose of this open letter is to remind Federal explosives licensees and permittees to be vigilant during the Fourth of July holiday and provide information regarding the new intrastate limited permit. |
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) |
All FELs-Jun2014-Open Letter-Black Powder |
June 30, 2014 |
February 28, 2020 |
DOJ-1313206 |
Explosives |
This is an open letter to all Federal explosives licensees and permittees in regards to inquiries about black powder exceptions under the Federal explosives laws. |
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) |
All FELs-Mar2011-Open Letter-Exemption of Tribal Display Materials |
March 15, 2011 |
February 28, 2020 |
DOJ-1313211 |
Explosives |
This open letter is to all Federally recognized Indian tribes and Explosives licensees and permittees and provides guidance regarding the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010. The law created an exemption for federally recognized Indian tribes or tribal agencies from provisions of the Federal explosives laws with respect to display fireworks. |
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) |
All FELs-May2002-Open Letter-ATF Asks that Explosives Licensees and Permittees Remain Vigilant When Selling Explosive Materials |
May 1, 2002 |
February 28, 2020 |
DOJ-1313216 |
Explosives |
The purpose of this letter is to ask that you continue to be vigilant in light of heightened security concerns regarding possible terrorist activity involving explosives. |
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) |
All FELs-May2003-Open Letter-Reminder Regarding Provisions of the Safe Explosives Act |
May 1, 2003 |
February 28, 2020 |
DOJ-1313221 |
Explosives |
The purpose of this letter is to remind all Federal explosives licensees and permittees that the first provisions of the Act went into effect on January 24, 2003, and the remaining provisions go into effect on May 24, 2003. |
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) |
All FELs-May2008-Open Letter-Notification of Proposed Improvement to Fireworks Recordkeeping Process |
May 28, 2008 |
February 28, 2020 |
DOJ-1313226 |
Explosives |
This letter notifies fireworks licensees and permittees that a fireworks industry groups made a proposal that ATF anticipates will make fireworks recordkeeping more manageable and enhance our ability to trace and track fireworks. The proposed process should improve public safety and reduce the number of illegal transactions in display fireworks. |