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AFMER / Firearm Manufacturing Reports Do manufacturers have to provide ATF information on what firearms they manufacture? Manufacturers must file with ATF the Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Exportation Report by April 1 of every year even if they ...

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Do manufacturers have to provide ATF information on what firearms they manufacture?
Manufacturers must file with ATF the Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Exportation Report by April 1 of every year even if they do not manufacture any firearms.  This report may be mailed to ATF or filed in the eForms system. 

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