Guidance Documents

The circular reminds firearms dealers, manufacturers, and importers of the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44, and Subpart F of th eRegulatons thereunder (26 CFR 178) pertaining to sales or deliveries of firearms or ammunition between licensees.

This circular advises proprietors of their responsibility to ATF with respect to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and the National Historic Preservation Act, and of the possible effects of these requirements upon their activities.

This ruling advises that when NFA firearms are registered on Form 10 by governmental entities, subsequent transfers of such firearms shall be made only to other governmental entities.

This ruling advises that a member of the U.S. Armed Forces who is a resident of any State or territory which requires that a permit or other authorization be issued prior to possessing or owning a handgun shall submit evidence of compliance with State law when applying to import a handgun.

This ruling advises that Form 4473 shall not be required to record disposition of a like replacement firearm when such firearm is delivered by a licensee to the person from whom the malfunctioning or damaged firearm was received, provided such disposition is recorded in the licensee’s permanent records.

This ruling advises that because of the nature of operations conducted by a consultant or expert, he shall not be required to have business premises open to the general public or to have regular business hours.

This ruling advises that because of the nature of operations conducted by a gunsmith, he shall not be required to have business premises open to the general public or to have regular business hours.

This ruling advises that licensed firearms or ammunition dealers operating at multiple locations may establish a common expiration date for all licenses.

The circular urges licensed firearms dealers to identify their prsonal collection of firearms kept at the business premises.

This circular advises on the implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).