Firearms & Explosives

Guide to complying with laws and regulations that apply to firearms and explosives businesses and the firearms and explosives industry.

• 50 Gun Exemption to the Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax (FAET)
  Guidance on the 50 Gun Exemption to Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax.
  
  
• Firearms & Explosives FAQs
  Questions and answers that relate to the commerce of firearms and explosives including general questions, those relating to unlicensed persons, licensing, conduct of business, records, etc.
  
  
• Firearms Excise Tax FAQs
  A list of frequently asked questions about the Federal Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax
  
  
• Firearms FAQs
  Frequently as asked questions about the Gun Control Act (GCA), administered by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) of the Department of Justice. Includes information on Federal licensing standards for various firearms businesses (manufacturers, importers, and dealers).
  
  
• Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax : General Information
  Information about taxes on the sale and/or use of firearms and shells and cartridges by the manufacturer, producer and importer. Contains information on how to accurately and timely pay taxes, how to apply for a tax-free registration, how to apply for a credit or refund of taxes, when a Technical Advice Letter (TAL) may be necessary and many other related issues.
  
  
• Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax : Information for Importers
  Information regarding liability of importers for the Federal Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax on firearms and ammunition.
  
  
• Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax : Reference Guide
  A reference guide to the Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax.
  
  
• Firearms and Explosives Import Guidelines
  Guidebook on the importation and verification of firearms ammunitions and the implements of war.
  
  
• Firearms and Explosives License and Permit Information
  The National Licensing Center (NLC) is responsible for determining eligibility and acting upon applications for Federal firearms licenses, Federal explosives licenses, and Federal explosives users permits.
  
  
• Gun Control Act of 1968 : Firearm Trade Law
  Full text of the Gun Control Act.
  
  
• National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) : Firearm Trade
  Regulations and forms concerning the criminal background checks regarding firearm purchases.
  
  
• National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)
  A national online database containing records of persons who are disqualified from receiving firearms. Retailers can register to use NICS for conducting instant criminal background checks.
  
  
• Quick Reference to Federal Firearms Laws
  Fact sheet summarizing Federal firearm laws, many of which affect firearm sellers and distributors.
  
  
• Safe Explosives Act
  Provides guidance and information on licensing and permit requirements for explosive materials.