Earlier today I received an email response from ATF in relation to FICG's Comment in Opposition to ATF's Proposed Changes to the 4473 Form which I drafted. You can find a copy of their response here. In the comment I raised a number of issues including that ATF is the incorrect federal administrative agency for determinations of … Continue reading ATF Responds to 4473 Comments and Apparently Does Not Care that It Violates Its Own Regulations
Author: Adam Kraut, Esq.
News from the Round Table Discussions at the NSSF Import/Export Conference
It's that time of year again, the NSSF Import/Export Conference which is held in Washington, D.C. While the conference is designed to help educate companies about the import/export regulations and laws they might encounter while in the business, the conference does provide for round table discussions with ATF, DDTC and other Firearm Industry officials. Some of … Continue reading News from the Round Table Discussions at the NSSF Import/Export Conference
DDTC Issues Guidance on ITAR Registration
On Friday July 22, 2016, the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls ("DDTC") released a letter issuing guidance on the requirement of firearm manufacturers and gunsmiths to register with DDTC under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"). There has been constant discussion on the internet regarding whether an individual who has obtained a federal firearms license ("FFL") … Continue reading DDTC Issues Guidance on ITAR Registration
ATF Releases ATF 41F FAQ
With the implementation date of ATF 41F looming just around the corner (July 13, 2016), the folks over at ATF have released the ATF 41F FAQ. You can find that here. The link also includes the new Form 1, Form 4, Form 5 and Responsible Person Questionnaire. The FAQ references: How Does Final Rule 41F Change … Continue reading ATF Releases ATF 41F FAQ
Transferring a Sear? Multi Caliber is No Longer Accepted by ATF
It appears that ATF has once again changed the standards for applications to transfer NFA firearms. This time it is in relation to sears. A letter surfaced, that was dated June 15, 2016, from the NFA branch to an applicant which stated that the firearm description "varies with our records". The letter went on to … Continue reading Transferring a Sear? Multi Caliber is No Longer Accepted by ATF
Fish-for-Free Days
The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission has announced that Monday July 4, 2016 will be a Fish-for-Free Day. Only July 4th, all individuals (residents and non-residents) will be able to fish without a valid fishing license for the day only. ALL OTHER REGULATIONS still apply. To learn more visit: http://fishandboat.com/fishforfree.htm Looking for the current Fishing Regulations? You … Continue reading Fish-for-Free Days
Attorney Adam Kraut to Speak at Rockwell Tactical’s Every Day Carry Seminar Saturday July 2
Attorney Adam Kraut will be attending Rockwell Tactical Group's Every Day Carry Seminar on Saturday July 2 at the Double Tree Resort in Lancaster, PA to speak about firearms law related issues. The Rockwell 2016 Every Day Carry Conference will bring together subject matter experts on all aspects of everyday carry. Now, more than ever, with the … Continue reading Attorney Adam Kraut to Speak at Rockwell Tactical’s Every Day Carry Seminar Saturday July 2
The Elusive NFATCA Petition that Prompted the ATF to Enter into Rulemaking Regarding Silencer Engravings
As Chief Counsel Joshua Prince reported back in May, the organization responsible for ATF 41P/F, the National Firearms Trade and Collectors Association ("NFATCA") had once again petitioned Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“ATF”) to enter into rulemaking, this time in relation to silencer engravings. The docket specified that copies of the petition would be available … Continue reading The Elusive NFATCA Petition that Prompted the ATF to Enter into Rulemaking Regarding Silencer Engravings
ATF Releases Open Letter to CLEOs Regarding ATF 41F
On May 25, 2016 ATF released an Open Letter to Chief Law Enforcement Officers regarding ATF 41F. The letter can be found here. The letter briefly describes some of the changes that will occur after the rule is implemented. Of note is the notification requirements for the CLEO. In short, all legal entities will be required … Continue reading ATF Releases Open Letter to CLEOs Regarding ATF 41F
ATF Soliciting Comments on Proposed Revisions to the Firearms Transaction Record “4473”
ATF opened the comment period to the proposed changes on the 4473 on April 7 and is accepting comments until June 6, 2016. Link to the Official Document. The proposed ATF 4473 can be found here. I encourage you to review the proposed 4473 and submit comments to help improve the form. You may submit … Continue reading ATF Soliciting Comments on Proposed Revisions to the Firearms Transaction Record “4473”