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ATF is a law enforcement agency in the United States’ Department of Justice that protects our communities from violent criminals, criminal organizations, the illegal use and trafficking of firearms, the illegal use and storage of explosives, acts of arson and bombings, acts of terrorism, and the illegal diversion of alcohol and tobacco products.
Once you have decided to make an application for a Federal Firearms License (commonly referred to as an “FFL”), send the completed application to the ATF post office box listed on the application form, Application for License (FFL) - ATF Form 7/7CR.
ATF's eForms allows individuals and members of the firearms industry to file certain forms electronically rather than via paper applications. The electronic filing is designed to be more efficient and accurate and will allow ATF to process the submissions more efficiently.
To curb the illegal use of firearms and enforce the Federal firearms laws, ATF issues firearms licenses and conducts firearms licensee qualification and compliance inspections. In addition to aiding the enforcement of Federal requirements for gun purchases, compliance inspections of existing licensees focus on assisting law enforcement to ...
Submit a Explosives General Question (link sends e-mail) or call the EPS at (202) 648-7120. Submit a Explosives Licensing Question (link sends e-mail) or call the FELC at (877) 283-3352. Report an Arson or Explosives related crime, please contact your local ATF Field Division Office.
If you intend to engage in a business involving the dealing, manufacturing, or importing of firearms, or manufacturing or importing ammunition, you must apply for a federal firearms license (FFL) from ATF.
eForms - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Our Mission. To conduct investigations utilizing our unique expertise, partnerships, and intelligence to enhance public safety by enforcing the laws and regulations and uphold the Constitution of the United States of America.
Forms Library. The ATF copy of the form, with fingerprints on Form FD-258 and photograph, will be submitted with the ATF Form 1, 4, or 5 (to the address shown on the specific form) and the other copy will be directed to the responsible person’s chief law enforcement officer.
ATF makes documents associated with the rulemaking process available on this website. In each section you will find information relevant to the areas that ATF focuses on including firearms, explosives and arson.