In addition to its normal operations, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is responsible for keeping the public abreast of the ever changing rules and regulations regarding firearms. In their annual publication, they list the official and complete text of federal agency regulations.

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

ATF publishes rulings to promote uniform application of the laws and regulations it administers. Rulings interpret the requirements of laws and regulations and apply retroactively unless otherwise indicated. Rulings do not have the force and effect of Department of Justice regulations, but they may be used as precedents. In applying published rulings, the effect of subsequent legislation, regulations, court decisions, and rulings must be considered. Concerned parties are cautioned against reaching the same conclusions in other cases unless the facts and circumstances are substantially the same.
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