Form ATF F 3312.1 ATF F 3312.1 National Tracing Center Trace Request

OMB No. 1140-0043

U.S. Department of Justice
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Phone: 1-800-788-7133

FOR NTC DATA ENTRY ONLY

National Tracing Center Trace Request

FirearmTraceRequest@atf.gov

Fax: 1-800-578-7223

Page 1 of 2 - Trace Request Information

NOTE: * - Required Entry Field (Must be completed for trace processing)

** - Required Entry With Listed Data Response (See back for codes and options)
Part I - Trace Initiation Information
1a. Date of Request
1b. Priorty**
Routine
Urgent (Justification required)
1c. Special Instructions

For NTC Data Entry Only

Justification

Part II - Crime Code Information
2a. NCIC Crime Code**: 2b. Project Code, Project Title, or other Initiative (If you wish to obtain a Project Code, contact the Chief, Firearms Tracing
Branch, ATF National Tracing Center)**:
Part III - ATF Agent Requesting Trace
3a. Organization Code*
3b. Phone Number:

3c. ATF Special Agent’s Name (Last, first, middle)

Fax Number:
E-Mail:
3e. ATF Case Number

3f. Field Office

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3d. Badge Number

Part IV - Other Agency Requesting Trace
4a. ORI Number*
4b. Phone Number:

4c. Other Agency Officer’s Name (Last, first, middle)

Fax Number:

E-Mail:
4e. Other Agency Case Number

4d. Badge Number
4g. Mailing Address

R

Part V - Firearms Information
5a. Serial Number* (From Frame or Receiver)

5b. Obliterated (If yes, complete 5c. Firearms Manufacturer*
Part IX) Yes
No

5e. Caliber*

5f. Model*

D

5d. Type*
5h. Importer*

4f. Department/Unit

5g. Country of Origin* (Importer required if other than U.S.)

5i. Additional Markings

Part VI - Possessor Information
6a. Name (Last, First, Middle, Suffix)

6c. Alias Date of Birth

6b. Alias (If given) (Last, First, Middle, Suffix)
6d. Height

6e. Weight

6f. Sex

6g. Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino Yes

6i. Address - Route Number

No

6h. Race (Check one or more boxes)
American Indian or Alaskan Native

6j. Apt. Number 6k. Street No.

6l. Direction

6o. County

6p. State

6s. Date of Birth

6t. Place of Birth

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Other (Specify)
6m. Street Name

Black or African American
Asian

White
6n. City

6q. Zip Code (Nine Digit Number)

6r. Country

6u. Possessor’s ID Number

6v. ID Type/State
ATF Form 3312.1
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Requestor’s Name*

Page 2 of 2 - Trace Request Information

Part VII - Associate Information
7a. Name (Last, First, Middle, Suffix)
7c. Alias Date of Birth

7b. Alias (If given) (Last, First, Middle, Suffix)
7d. Height

7e. Weight

7f. Sex

7g. Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino Yes

7i. Address - Route Number

No

7h. Race (Check one or more boxes)
American Indian or Alaskan Native

7j. Apt. Number

7k. Street No.

7l. Direction

7o. County

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Other (Specify)
7m. Street Name

7p. State
7t. Place of Birth

7s. Date of Birth

Black or African American
Asian

White
7n. City

7q. Zip Code (Nine Digit Number)

7r. Country

7u. Associate’s ID Number

7v. ID Type/State

Part VIII - Firearm Recovery Information

8g. Apt. Number

8b. Street Number

8c. Direction

8d. Street Name

8i. County

8h. City*

8m. Additional Information

8e. Suffix

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8a. Recovery Date*

8j. State*

8k. Zip Code

8f. Route Number
8l. Country

Part IX - Obliterated Serial Number Information
9a. Serial Number Category (Check one of the following serial number categories)
Serial Number Restored

Partial Serial Number

Unable To Restore Serial Number

Attempt to Obliterate Serial Number

Research/Review Multiple
Serial Number Combinations

9b. Serial Number Being Submitted

R

Restoration Pending

NOTE: On partial serial numbers enter * where character was unable to be recovered.

D

9c. Obliteration Method Used (Check all that apply)
AG - Worn by Age
FI - Filled In
GV - Grinder Concave
SB - Scratch Pointed/BROA

DR - Drill
GC - Grinder Course
PD - Peened
SN - Scratch Pointed/NARR

ES - Electric Scribe
GS - Grinder Smooth
PN - Punch
OR - Other

9d. Additional Remarks, Firearms Markings, Possible Serial Number Combinations, or Other Special Instructions

ATF Form 3312.1
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Instructions For Completing ATF Form 3312.1 - National Tracing Center Trace Request
General Instructions - *Required Data Entry Fields And **Available Options/Codes Listed For Reference
The information requested on this form is needed to initiate a trace request. All fields marked with an asterisk (*) indicate required data entry fields. All areas so marked must
be completed in order to effectively and expeditiously execute the trace request. Fields marked with a double asterisk (**) indicate areas of required data entry with available
options and codes listed for reference (refer to lists below to determine the appropriate entry and correct nomenclature).
For more efficient and timely submission of firearms trace requests, law enforcement
agencies are encouraged to obtain access to ATF’s eTrace system. eTrace allows for
the electronic exchange of crime gun incident data in a secure web-based environment. The system provides real-time capabilities that allow law enforcement agencies
to submit firearms trace requests, monitor the progress of traces, retrieve completed
trace results, and query firearm trace related data. For additional informatin regarding eTrace, please contact the National Tracing Center at etraceadmin@atf.gov or call
(304) 260-1540.

Required Entry Fields Include:
Question 1b** - (Justify Urgent Trace) See Priorities listed below
Question 2a** - Include Project Code and list NCIC Code
Question 3a* - Office Organizational Code For Use by ATF Requestor Only
Question 4a* - ORI - NCIC Originating Requestor Identifier
Question 5a*, 5c*, 5d*, 5e*, 5f*, 5g* & 5h* - Verify data
Question 8a*, 8h* & 8j* - Confirm Recovery data to be submitted

Question 1B - Trace Priority (Entered Numbered Qualifier to Justify Urgent Trace Request)
NOTE: An urgent trace is deemed necessary when the violations are significant and circumstances warrant or require that the firearm be traced without undue delay. Examples
of this are: to hold a suspect, provide probable cause, officer and public safety, etc. The following are examples of significant violations.
1 - Assault
2 - Bank Robbery

3 - Kidnapping
4 - Murder/Suicide

5 - Rape/Sex
6 - Terrorist Act

7 - Terrorist Threat
8 - Other (specify circumstance)

Question 2C - NCIC Crime Codes (Enter one code only. For complete listing refer to NCIC Manual)
1301 Aggravated Assault (Family)
1311 Aggravated Assault (Police)
1399 Assault
1499 Abortion
1602 Threat (Terroristic)
1702 Material Witness (Federal)
2099 Arson
2199 Extortion
2299 Burglary
2399 Larceny
2411 Unauthorized Use of Auto
2499 Stolen Vehicle
2599 Counterfeiting
2699 Fraud
2799 Embezzlement

Question 5D - Type of Firearm

2899 Stolen Property
2999 Damage Property
3599 Dangerous Drugs
3699 Sex Offense
3799 Obscenity
3802 Cruelty Toward Child
3803 Cruelty Toward Spouse
3999 Gambling
4099 Commercial Sex
4199 Liquor
4899 Obstruction Police
4999 Flight - Escape
5099 Obstruct
5199 Bribery
5201 Altering Identification on Firearm
5211 Explosives

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0098 Found Firearm
0199 Sovereignty
0299 Military
0399 Immigration
0907 Homicide (Police)
0911 Homicide (Suicide)
0999 Homicide (Street)
1099 Kidnapping
1101 Rape
1199 Sexual Assault
1201 Robbery (Business)
1204 Robbery (Street)
1211 Bank Robbery
1212 Car Jacking
1299 Robbery

5212 Possession of Weapon
5399 Public Peace
5499 Traffic Offense
5599 Health - Safekeeping
5699 Civil Rights
5799 Invade Privacy
5899 Smuggling (Customs)
5999 Election Laws
6099 Antitrust
6199 Tax Revenue
6299 Conservation
7099 Crimes Against Person
7199 Property Crimes
7299 Morals
7399 Public Order Crimes
8100 Escape (Juvenile)

D

R

C = Combination - A weapon designed to be fired from the shoulder which is fitted with both a rifled barrel 16” or greater in length and a smooth-bore barrel 18” or greater
in length with an overall length of 26” or more.
M = Machine Gun - A weapon of handgun, rifle or shotgun configuration designed to automatically fire more than one shot, without manually reloading, by a single function
of the trigger.
P = Pistol - A weapon which includes single shot and both single or double-action semiautomatic handguns fitted with a barrel(s) with an integral chamber design or having
a chamber(s) permanently aligned with the barrel.
PR = Pistol/Revolver - A weapon which includes both single and double-action handguns having a breechloading chambered cylinder designed with a repetitive function
based on rotation.
PD = Pistol/Derringer - A weapon which includes single barrel, super-posed (over/under) and multi-barrel configuration handguns based on a hinged or pivoting barrel small
frame pistol design.
R = Rifle - A weapon designed to be fired from the shoulder which discharges a single projectile through one or more rifled barrels 16” or greater in length with an overall
length of 26” or more.
S = Shotgun - A weapon designed to be fired from the shoulder which discharge a single or multiple projectiles through one or more smooth-bore barrels 18” or greater in
length with an overall length of 26” or more.
Paperwork Reduction Act
This request is in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection is used by Federal, State and local law enforcement officials to request that
the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco , Firearms and Explosives trace firearms used or suspected to have been used in crimes.
The estimated average burden associated with this collection of information is 6 minutes per respondent or recordkeeper, depending on individual circumstances. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden estimate and suggestions for reducing this burden should be addressed to Reports Management Officer, Document Services Branch,
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Washington, DC 20226.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

ATF Form 3312.1
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