ATF Form 5300.11 can be filled out online using FormsPal's free PDF tool. Follow the steps below to complete and prepare your Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Exportation Report (AFMER).
Who Must Complete ATF Form 5300.11
This form is required for all holders of a Type 07 (manufacturer of firearms) or Type 10 (manufacturer of destructive devices) Federal Firearms License (FFL). Filing is mandatory each year by January 31 for the prior calendar year, regardless of whether any firearms were manufactured, sold, or exported during that period.
How to Fill Out ATF Form 5300.11 Step by Step
Step 1: Open the form. Click the "Get Form" button at the top of this page to open the ATF Form 5300.11 in FormsPal's online PDF editor.
Step 2: Enter your license information. Fill in your Federal Firearms License number, business name, address, and the calendar year being reported in the header section of the form.
Step 3: Report firearms distributed into commerce. For each firearm type listed below, enter the total quantity manufactured and distributed into U.S. commerce during the reporting year. Categories include:
- Pistols
- Revolvers
- Rifles (including short-barreled rifles)
- Shotguns and combination guns (including short-barreled shotguns)
- Machine guns
- Silencers
- Any other weapons (AOW)
- Miscellaneous firearms
Step 4: Report firearms exported. In the second section, enter the quantity of each firearm type produced and exported out of the United States during the calendar year. Enter all totals for each category.
Step 5: Complete the certification section. Sign and date the form under penalty of perjury. Include your printed name, title, and daytime telephone number. This is a legal certification that the information is accurate and complete.
Step 6: Review and submit. Double-check all entries for accuracy before finalizing. When complete, click "Done" to save your form. Mail the completed form to the ATF at the address indicated on the form instructions. Do not send it electronically unless the ATF has provided an approved electronic submission method.
Key Deadlines and Filing Requirements
The AFMER must be submitted by January 31 each year, covering the previous calendar year (January 1 through December 31). If you manufactured zero firearms during the year, you must still file and indicate zero quantities. Businesses that closed during the year must file for the portion of the year they were active.
Late or missing filings may result in a notice of violation from the ATF. Repeated non-compliance can affect your FFL renewal and standing.
Related ATF Forms
If you work with other ATF compliance documents, FormsPal also provides access to the ATF Form 4473 (Firearms Transaction Record), ATF Form 2 (Notice of Firearms Manufactured or Imported), and ATF Form 3310.11A (Multiple Sale or Other Disposition of Pistols and Revolvers). These forms are commonly used alongside the AFMER by licensed manufacturers and dealers.
Frequently Asked Questions About ATF Form 5300.11
Do I need to file Form 5300.11 if I manufactured no firearms this year?
Yes. Type 07 and Type 10 FFL holders must file every year even if no firearms were produced, sold, or exported. Enter zero in all quantity fields and sign the certification.
Where do I mail the completed AFMER?
Submit the form to the ATF office listed in the form instructions. The address is typically the ATF Firearms and Explosives Imports Branch. Always verify the current mailing address on the ATF website before submitting.
Is the ATF Form 5300.11 the same as the AFMER?
Yes. ATF Form 5300.11 and the Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Exportation Report (AFMER) refer to the same document. The form number 5300.11 is the official designation used by the ATF.
What happens if I miss the January 31 deadline?
Missing the filing deadline may result in an ATF notice of violation. The ATF may contact your licensed premises to request an explanation. Continued non-filing can affect your FFL status and renewal eligibility.