Guidance Documents

This Program Statement establishes a program allowing inmates improved access to Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications by making available for sale in the commissary and improves the allocation of medical resources so that inmates’ medical needs will continue to be met.

The letter provides information on ATF's findings with regards to the improperly destroyed Russian GP-30 grenade launcher, which is classified as a destructive device.

The purpose of this letter is to advise Federal firearms licensees in California of their responsibilities under the permanent provisions of the Brady law.

The purpose of this letter is to inform you that, on September 20, 2004, Governor Schwarzenegger approved a change in California law that establishes an Entertainment Firearms Permit, and to further advise you of the affect this new permit may be on firearms transactions conducted under your Federal firearms license.

Reminds school districts that facilitating racially segregated proms or other activities that separate students based on race is prohibited by federal law.

This open letter is to advise the import community of the provisions of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 that no longer apply to the manufacture, transfer and possession of semiautomatic assault weapons (SAWs) and to transfer and possess large capacity ammunition feeding devices (LCAFDs).

This ruling advises that the 7.62mm Aircraft Machine Gun, identified in the U.S. military inventory as the "M-134" (Army), "GAU-2B/A" (Air Force), and "GAU-17/A" (Navy), is a machinegun as defined by 26 U.S.C. 5845(b). Rev. Rul. 55-528 modified.

What’s In This Issue: AG Ashcroft Appoints Mr. Truscott As Director of ATF; Contiguous State; New Tennessee “Certificate For Driving” Issues; Sales To Military Personnel; Importer And Manufacturer Records; Expired Driver’s License; 5-Year Period For “Grandfathered” Permits Ends; Firearms Transfers After Mandatory 3-Business Day Waiting Period Has Elapsed; Letter Of Continuing Authorization; Activities Authorized By Licensed Collectors Of C&R Firearms

This document describes common ADA problems that State and local governments face and offers some suggestions for how to solve those problems.

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.