Privacy Act Statement 2025

2025 Privacy Act statement

Privacy Act Statement

This information is provided pursuant to sections 3 and 7(b) of the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a(e)(3)):

Authority: ATF is authorized to solicit this information under 18 U.S.C. § 925(a)(4), 26 U.S.C. § 5844, and 22 U.S.C. § 2778 in support of its responsibilities related to U.S. Armed Forces lawfully importing firearms, ammunition, and defense articles. Implementing regulations are at 27 CFR § 478.114.

Purpose: ATF uses the information collected on ATF Form 6 - Part II (5330.3B), Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition, and Defense Articles, to determine whether a member of the U.S. Armed Forces may import the listed articles under applicable federal laws. If approved, the form serves as a permit authorizing the person to import the described items.

Routine uses: The information may be disclosed as permitted by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a) and in accordance with System of Records Notice (SORN) JUSTICE/ATF-008 – Regulatory Enforcement Record System. It may be shared with federal, state, local, tribal, and foreign law enforcement or regulatory agencies to verify the information provided, assist in lawful enforcement and compliance activities, or use in legal proceedings where authorized. The information may also be disclosed to the Department of Justice for potential violations of federal law.

Disclosure: Providing this information is mandatory under 18 U.S.C. § 925 and the implementing regulations. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay processing of the application or result in ATF denying the import request.