# 27 C.F.R. § 72.27 (2026): Summary destruction of explosives subject to forfeiture

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P72_S72_27

## Section

- **Citation:** 27 C.F.R. § 72.27 (2026)
- **Heading:** Summary destruction of explosives subject to forfeiture
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 27 CFR: Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms / Chapter I: ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY / Part 72: DISPOSITION OF SEIZED PERSONAL PROPERTY / Subpart C: Seizures and Forfeitures / § 72.27: § 72.27   Summary destruction of explosives subject to forfeiture.

## Text

(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of 27 CFR 555.166, in the case of the seizure of any explosive materials for any offense for which the materials would be subject to forfeiture in which it would be impracticable or unsafe to remove the materials to a place of storage or would be unsafe to store them, the seizing officer may destroy the explosive materials forthwith. Any destruction under this paragraph shall be in the presence of at least 1 credible witness.
(b) Within 60 days after any destruction made pursuant to paragraph (a) of this section, the owner of the property and any other persons having an interest in the property so destroyed may make application to the Director for reimbursement of the value of the property in accordance with the instructions contained in ATF Publication 1850.1 (9-93), Information to Claimants. ATF P 1850.1 is available at no cost upon request from the ATF Distribution Center, P.O. Box 5950, Springfield, Virginia 22150-5950. The Director shall make an allowance to the claimant not exceeding the value of the property destroyed, if the claimant establishes to the satisfaction of the Director that—
(1) The property has not been used or involved in a violation of law; or
(2) Any unlawful involvement or use of the property was without the claimant's knowledge, consent, or willful blindness.
[T.D. ATF-363, 60 FR 17449, Apr. 6, 1995, as amended by T.D. TTB-196, 89 FR 87953, Nov. 6, 2024]

## Nearby sections

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- [27 C.F.R. § 72.25 (2026) § 72.25   Deposit of collateral.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P72_S72_25.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 72.26 (2026) § 72.26   Bond for return of seized perishable goods.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P72_S72_26.md)
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