Title 27

PART 478

Part 478 - Commerce In Firearms And Ammunition

PART 478 - COMMERCE IN FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION Authority:5 U.S.C. 552(a); 18 U.S.C. 921-931; 44 U.S.C. 3504(h). Source:33 FR 18555, Dec. 14, 1968, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 40 FR 16835, Apr. 15, 1975, and further redesignated by T.D. ATF-487, 68 FR 3750, Jan. 24, 2003. Editorial Note:Nomenclature changes to part 478 appear by T.D. ATF-411, 64 FR 17291, Apr. 9, 1999, T.D. ATF-487, 68 FR 3750, Jan. 24, 2003, and ATF-11F, 73 FR 57240, Oct. 2, 2008.

27:3.0.1.2.3.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - Introduction
27:3.0.1.2.3.1.1.1SECTION 478.1
   478.1 Scope of regulations.
27:3.0.1.2.3.1.1.2SECTION 478.2
   478.2 Relation to other provisions of law.
27:3.0.1.2.3.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Definitions
27:3.0.1.2.3.2.1.1SECTION 478.11
   478.11 Meaning of terms.
27:3.0.1.2.3.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Administrative and Miscellaneous Provisions
27:3.0.1.2.3.3.1.1SECTION 478.21
   478.21 Forms prescribed.
27:3.0.1.2.3.3.1.2SECTION 478.22
   478.22 Alternate methods or procedures; emergency variations from requirements.
27:3.0.1.2.3.3.1.3SECTION 478.23
   478.23 Right of entry and examination.
27:3.0.1.2.3.3.1.4SECTION 478.24
   478.24 Compilation of State laws and published ordinances.
27:3.0.1.2.3.3.1.5SECTION 478.25
   478.25 Disclosure of information.
27:3.0.1.2.3.3.1.6SECTION 478.25a
   478.25a Responses to requests for information.
27:3.0.1.2.3.3.1.7SECTION 478.26
   478.26 Curio and relic determination.
27:3.0.1.2.3.3.1.8SECTION 478.27
   478.27 Destructive device determination.
27:3.0.1.2.3.3.1.9SECTION 478.28
   478.28 Transportation of destructive devices and certain firearms.
27:3.0.1.2.3.3.1.10SECTION 478.29
   478.29 Out-of-State acquisition of firearms by nonlicensees.
27:3.0.1.2.3.3.1.11SECTION 478.29a
   478.29a Acquisition of firearms by nonresidents.
27:3.0.1.2.3.3.1.12SECTION 478.30
   478.30 Out-of-State disposition of firearms by nonlicensees.
27:3.0.1.2.3.3.1.13SECTION 478.31
   478.31 Delivery by common or contract carrier.
27:3.0.1.2.3.3.1.14SECTION 478.32
   478.32 Prohibited shipment, transportation, possession, or receipt of firearms and ammunition by certain persons.
27:3.0.1.2.3.3.1.15SECTION 478.33
   478.33 Stolen firearms and ammunition.
27:3.0.1.2.3.3.1.16SECTION 478.33a
   478.33a Theft of firearms.
27:3.0.1.2.3.3.1.17SECTION 478.34
   478.34 Removed, obliterated, or altered serial number.
27:3.0.1.2.3.3.1.18SECTION 478.35
   478.35 Skeet, trap, target, and similar shooting activities.
27:3.0.1.2.3.3.1.19SECTION 478.36
   478.36 Transfer or possession of machine guns.
27:3.0.1.2.3.3.1.20SECTION 478.37
   478.37 Manufacture, importation and sale of armor piercing ammunition.
27:3.0.1.2.3.3.1.21SECTION 478.38
   478.38 Transportation of firearms.
27:3.0.1.2.3.3.1.22SECTION 478.39
   478.39 Assembly of semiautomatic rifles or shotguns.
27:3.0.1.2.3.3.1.23SECTION 478.39a
   478.39a Reporting theft or loss of firearms.
27:3.0.1.2.3.3.1.24SECTION 478.40
   478.40 [Reserved]
27:3.0.1.2.3.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Licenses
27:3.0.1.2.3.4.1.1SECTION 478.41
   478.41 General.
27:3.0.1.2.3.4.1.2SECTION 478.42
   478.42 License fees.
27:3.0.1.2.3.4.1.3SECTION 478.43
   478.43 License fee not refundable.
27:3.0.1.2.3.4.1.4SECTION 478.44
   478.44 Original license.
27:3.0.1.2.3.4.1.5SECTION 478.45
   478.45 Renewal of license.
27:3.0.1.2.3.4.1.6SECTION 478.46
   478.46 Insufficient fee.
27:3.0.1.2.3.4.1.7SECTION 478.47
   478.47 Issuance of license.
27:3.0.1.2.3.4.1.8SECTION 478.48
   478.48 Correction of error on license.
27:3.0.1.2.3.4.1.9SECTION 478.49
   478.49 Duration of license.
27:3.0.1.2.3.4.1.10SECTION 478.50
   478.50 Locations covered by license.
27:3.0.1.2.3.4.1.11SECTION 478.51
   478.51 License not transferable.
27:3.0.1.2.3.4.1.12SECTION 478.52
   478.52 Change of address.
27:3.0.1.2.3.4.1.13SECTION 478.53
   478.53 Change in trade name.
27:3.0.1.2.3.4.1.14SECTION 478.54
   478.54 Change of control.
27:3.0.1.2.3.4.1.15SECTION 478.55
   478.55 Continuing partnerships.
27:3.0.1.2.3.4.1.16SECTION 478.56
   478.56 Right of succession by certain persons.
27:3.0.1.2.3.4.1.17SECTION 478.57
   478.57 Discontinuance of business.
27:3.0.1.2.3.4.1.18SECTION 478.58
   478.58 State or other law.
27:3.0.1.2.3.4.1.19SECTION 478.59
   478.59 Abandoned application.
27:3.0.1.2.3.4.1.20SECTION 478.60
   478.60 Certain continuances of business.
27:3.0.1.2.3.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - License Proceedings
27:3.0.1.2.3.5.1.1SECTION 478.71
   478.71 Denial of an application for license.
27:3.0.1.2.3.5.1.2SECTION 478.72
   478.72 Hearing after application denial.
27:3.0.1.2.3.5.1.3SECTION 478.73
   478.73 Notice of revocation, suspension, or imposition of civil fine.
27:3.0.1.2.3.5.1.4SECTION 478.74
   478.74 Request for hearing after notice of suspension, revocation, or imposition of civil fine.
27:3.0.1.2.3.5.1.5SECTION 478.75
   478.75 Service on applicant or licensee.
27:3.0.1.2.3.5.1.6SECTION 478.76
   478.76 Representation at a hearing.
27:3.0.1.2.3.5.1.7SECTION 478.77
   478.77 Designated place of hearing.
27:3.0.1.2.3.5.1.8SECTION 478.78
   478.78 Operations by licensee after notice.
27:3.0.1.2.3.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - Conduct of Business
27:3.0.1.2.3.6.1.1SECTION 478.91
   478.91 Posting of license.
27:3.0.1.2.3.6.1.2SECTION 478.92
   478.92 Identification of firearms and armor piercing ammunition by licensed manufacturers and licensed importers.
27:3.0.1.2.3.6.1.3SECTION 478.93
   478.93 Authorized operations by a licensed collector.
27:3.0.1.2.3.6.1.4SECTION 478.94
   478.94 Sales or deliveries between licensees.
27:3.0.1.2.3.6.1.5SECTION 478.95
   478.95 Certified copy of license.
27:3.0.1.2.3.6.1.6SECTION 478.96
   478.96 Out-of-State and mail order sales.
27:3.0.1.2.3.6.1.7SECTION 478.97
   478.97 Loan or rental of firearms.
27:3.0.1.2.3.6.1.8SECTION 478.98
   478.98 Sales or deliveries of destructive devices and certain firearms.
27:3.0.1.2.3.6.1.9SECTION 478.99
   478.99 Certain prohibited sales or deliveries.
27:3.0.1.2.3.6.1.10SECTION 478.100
   478.100 Conduct of business away from licensed premises.
27:3.0.1.2.3.6.1.11SECTION 478.101
   478.101 Record of transactions.
27:3.0.1.2.3.6.1.12SECTION 478.102
   478.102 Sales or deliveries of firearms on and after November 30, 1998.
27:3.0.1.2.3.6.1.13SECTION 478.103
   478.103 Posting of signs and written notification to purchasers of handguns.
27:3.0.1.2.3.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - Importation
27:3.0.1.2.3.7.1.1SECTION 478.111
   478.111 General.
27:3.0.1.2.3.7.1.2SECTION 478.112
   478.112 Importation by a licensed importer.
27:3.0.1.2.3.7.1.3SECTION 478.113
   478.113 Importation by other licensees.
27:3.0.1.2.3.7.1.4SECTION 478.113a
   478.113a Importation of firearm barrels by nonlicensees.
27:3.0.1.2.3.7.1.5SECTION 478.114
   478.114 Importation by members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
27:3.0.1.2.3.7.1.6SECTION 478.115
   478.115 Exempt importation.
27:3.0.1.2.3.7.1.7SECTION 478.116
   478.116 Conditional importation.
27:3.0.1.2.3.7.1.8SECTION 478.117
   478.117 Function outside a customs territory.
27:3.0.1.2.3.7.1.9SECTION 478.118
   478.118 Importation of certain firearms classified as curios or relics.
27:3.0.1.2.3.7.1.10SECTION 478.119
   478.119 [Reserved]
27:3.0.1.2.3.7.1.11SECTION 478.120
   478.120 Firearms or ammunition imported by or for a nonimmigrant alien.
27:3.0.1.2.3.8SUBPART H
Subpart H - Records
27:3.0.1.2.3.8.1.1SECTION 478.121
   478.121 General.
27:3.0.1.2.3.8.1.2SECTION 478.122
   478.122 Records maintained by importers.
27:3.0.1.2.3.8.1.3SECTION 478.123
   478.123 Records maintained by manufacturers.
27:3.0.1.2.3.8.1.4SECTION 478.124
   478.124 Firearms transaction record.
27:3.0.1.2.3.8.1.5SECTION 478.125
   478.125 Record of receipt and disposition.
27:3.0.1.2.3.8.1.6SECTION 478.125a
   478.125a Personal firearms collection.
27:3.0.1.2.3.8.1.7SECTION 478.126
   478.126 Furnishing transaction information.
27:3.0.1.2.3.8.1.8SECTION 478.126a
   478.126a Reporting multiple sales or other disposition of pistols and revolvers.
27:3.0.1.2.3.8.1.9SECTION 478.127
   478.127 Discontinuance of business.
27:3.0.1.2.3.8.1.10SECTION 478.128
   478.128 False statement or representation.
27:3.0.1.2.3.8.1.11SECTION 478.129
   478.129 Record retention.
27:3.0.1.2.3.8.1.12SECTION 478.131
   478.131 Firearms transactions not subject to a NICS check.
27:3.0.1.2.3.8.1.13SECTION 478.132
   478.132 [Reserved]
27:3.0.1.2.3.8.1.14SECTION 478.133
   478.133 Records of transactions in semiautomatic assault weapons.
27:3.0.1.2.3.8.1.15SECTION 478.134
   478.134 Sale of firearms to law enforcement officers.
27:3.0.1.2.3.9SUBPART I
Subpart I - Exemptions, Seizures, and Forfeitures
27:3.0.1.2.3.9.1.1SECTION 478.141
   478.141 General.
27:3.0.1.2.3.9.1.2SECTION 478.142
   478.142 Effect of pardons and expunctions of convictions.
27:3.0.1.2.3.9.1.3SECTION 478.143
   478.143 Relief from disabilities incurred by indictment.
27:3.0.1.2.3.9.1.4SECTION 478.144
   478.144 Relief from disabilities under the Act.
27:3.0.1.2.3.9.1.5SECTION 478.145
   478.145 Research organizations.
27:3.0.1.2.3.9.1.6SECTION 478.146
   478.146 Deliveries by mail to certain persons.
27:3.0.1.2.3.9.1.7SECTION 478.147
   478.147 Return of firearm.
27:3.0.1.2.3.9.1.8SECTION 478.148
   478.148 Armor piercing ammunition intended for sporting or industrial purposes.
27:3.0.1.2.3.9.1.9SECTION 478.149
   478.149 Armor piercing ammunition manufactured or imported for the purpose of testing or experimentation.
27:3.0.1.2.3.9.1.10SECTION 478.150
   478.150 Alternative to NICS in certain geographical locations.
27:3.0.1.2.3.9.1.11SECTION 478.151
   478.151 Semiautomatic rifles or shotguns for testing or experimentation.
27:3.0.1.2.3.9.1.12SECTION 478.152
   478.152 Seizure and forfeiture.
27:3.0.1.2.3.9.1.13SECTION 478.153
   478.153 [Reserved]
27:3.0.1.2.3.10SUBPART J
Subpart J [Reserved]
27:3.0.1.2.3.11SUBPART K
Subpart K - Exportation
27:3.0.1.2.3.11.1.1SECTION 478.171
   478.171 Exportation.