ATF NFA Branch COVID-19 Hours

During the Coronavirus COVID-19 shutdowns the ATF NFA branch is still open and the hours are still the same and shown below. Please note that most examiners are teleworking and communication might be delayed. 

You can contact the ATF National Firearms Act Branch via the phone and email during normal business hours.  Below is the contact information of the ATF National Firearms Act Branch:

National Firearms Act (NFA) Branch Contact Information:

National Firearms Act (NFA) Branch
Voice: (304) 616-4500
244 Needy Road
Martinsburg, West Virginia 25405 

Email: NFAFax@atf.gov

Office Hours - Monday - Friday - 7:00am to 4:45pm Eastern Standard Time.

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