New ATF Guidebook

[dirt_j00]

Guys,

Here is a link to a publication recently put out by the ATF.

ATF guidebook – Importation & Verification of Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of War

Not sure this how helpful this will be to everyone, but to some if may be a good reference.

Here is the Table of Contents (as best as I could copy/paste):

How To Use This Guidebook
General Overview
Policies & Procedures
-Policies & Procedures Overview

Import Requirements for Firearms & Ammunition
ATF 4590 – Factoring Criteria for Weapons
Restricted Importation
Conditional Importation
Arms Exports Control Act
Types of Forms​

-General Information

Types of Importers
Sales and Sales Samples
Import Activities in FTZ/CBW
Surplus Military
Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax
Recordkeeping Requirements
Field Divisions​

-Firearms Verification

​

Firearms Verification Overview
Gun Control Act Definitions –

Firearm
Antique Firearm
Ammunition
Silencer
Pistol
Revolver
Rifle
Shotgun​

National Firearms Act Definitions –

Firearm
Silencer
Machinegun
Any Other Weapon
Destructive Device
Antique Firearm​

-Terminology & Nomenclature
Handgun – Pistol
Handgun – Revolver
Bolt Action
Lever Action
Self-Loading Action (Semiautomatic)
Slide/Pump Action
Top Break Action
Machinegun Destruction

 

[waterhouse]

Thanks for posting this. Useful information to have.

 

[docnyt]

Great post. Can we sticky this?

@ OP - BTW, I'm in Montgomery, too.