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Semiautomatic Assault Weapon Update

By statute, the prohibitions relating to semiautomatic asTNsault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices expired on September 13, 2004. As a result, certain sections of the Gun Control Act, 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44, and its implementing regulations, 27 CFR Part 478, are no longer in effect.

  • Open Letter to Federally Licensed Firearms Importers and Registered Importers of U.S. Munitions Import List Articles [HTML][PDF]
  • Semiautomatic Assault Weapon (SAW) Ban – Questions and Answers [HTML][PDF]
  • Changes in Federal Law As Of September 13, 2004 Relating to Semiautomatic Assault Weapons (SAWs) and Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices (LCAFDs) [HTML][PDF]
  • Portions of Regulations in Part 478 that are no longer effective after 9/13/04 [HTML]

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VA - Man Pleads Guilty to Racketeering, Murder, and Firearms Charges

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KC - Selling Crack Cocaine Near Elementary School Sends Lawrence Man To Federal Prison For More Than Five Years

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MO - St. Louis Circuit Attorney and United States Attorney Report Weekly Results of St. Louis Regional Ceasefire Initiative

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KY - Oakland Man Arrested on Federal Carjacking, Attempted Murder, and Firearms Charges Following Standoff with Police

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FL- Project Safe Neighborhood Felon Convicted of Possessing Ammunition and a Firearm

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FL- Hassoun and Youssef Charged

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TN - Sparta Man Charged With Federal Firearms Violations

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WI - Joseph Porter Indictment

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WI - Gerald Harrellson Sentenced

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NY - Wanted by ATF - Angel Medina

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Portions of Regulations in Part 478 that are no longer effective after 9/13/04

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Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: Comments Requested - Action: 30-Day Notice of information collection under review: National Firearms Act (NFA) - Special Occupational Taxes (SOT)

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ATF Order 1345.4 - Delegation Order - Authority to Approve ATF F 1345.4 Request and Nondisclosure Agreement

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August 2004 FFL Newsletter

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ATF P 5300.5 - State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms (2004 - 25th Edition)

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ATF O 1120.4 - Delegation Order - Authority to Make Determinations on Applications for Relief From Federal Firearms and/or Explosives Disabilities

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Remarks by Carl J. Truscott, Director, Bureau of ATF at the Boys and Girls Clubs of America Youth of the Year Congressional Breakfast, Washington, D.C., September 22, 2004

Thank you. Good morning, everyone. It’s an honor to speak before this group of distinguished Americans. I’m gratified to see that so many of America’s leaders, in government, business, and other professions, are so committed to helping the youth of our country. Read entire text.

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Remarks by Carl J. Truscott, Director, Bureau of ATF, at the Bomb Squad Commanders Conference, Pentagon City, Virginia, September 16, 2004

Good morning. Edgar [Domenech], I appreciate that introduction. Thank you. And Virginia [O’Brien], thank you for all the hard work that you and your staff have done to get this conference together. An event like this one is an enormous undertaking, requiring all kinds of marshaling of people and resources to make sure everyone is here, with the materials they need, and ready to learn from each other. Read entire text.

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ATF Strategic Plan for FY 2004-2009

FY 2004-2009 Strategic Plan coverThe Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives shares in the mission, common to all of our Nation’s law enforcement agencies, of protecting the public. We contribute to this goal by working to reduce violent crime and prevent terrorism. As part of the Justice Department, ATF is positioned to be even more effective, safeguarding the American public by enforcing Federal laws on firearms, explosives, and arson. Read the Strategic Plan.

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ATF Appoints Executive To Head Science And Technology

Dr. Gregg “Skip” Bailey Named Assistant Director, Chief Information Officer. Read entire text.

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ATF: One of the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives was ranked eighth in a "best places to work" index complied by the Partnership for Public Service and the Institute For The Study of Public Policy Implementation. Read entire text.

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Interim Reporting Instructions for Arson and Explosives Incidents

The Attorney General (AG) has directed that the Department of Justice’s “Chief Information Officer (CIO) … consolidate all of the Department’s arson and explosives incident databases … into a single database.” He further directed that these databases “shall be maintained by ATF.” The CIO is to report on the feasibility of consolidating all of the databases within 90 days. Read entire article

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Justice Department Announces New Violent Crime Reduction Initiative

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General John Ashcroft, Deputy Attorney General James Comey, and Carl J. Truscott, Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, announced today a new federal initiative aimed at reducing crime in fifteen U.S. communities. This initiative has placed teams consisting of ATF Agents, U.S. Marshals, DEA agents and federal prosecutors in each selected city over the past several weeks. Read entire article - en español

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Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004

On July 22nd, President Bush signed the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004, Public Law No. 108-277. The Act became effective upon the President's signature. The Act amends the Gun Control Act (GCA) to exempt qualified active and retired law enforcement officers from State and local laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed firearms. Read entire text

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Project Safe Neighborhoods

Photo of Attorney General John AshcroftThank you all for gathering here in Kansas City for the 3rd annual Project Safe Neighborhoods conference. I thank U.S. Attorney Todd Graves and his staff here in the Western District of Missouri for their efforts in hosting this conference in their district. I also thank all of the PSN partners … from the U.S. Attorneys to the state and local prosecutors; from the representatives of the National District Attorneys Association, agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the U.S. Marshals Service, as well as state and local law enforcement agencies, researchers, and media and community outreach organizations … your hard work, strong support and unity of purpose are making PSN a great success for the American people.
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