All manufacturers will have until April 1st, 2013 to file their annual manufacturing report. While ATF should have mailed you out a copy, if you didn't receive a copy, here is a copy of the ATF Form 5300.11. For those who are unaware, you can file this report via email by emailing it to AFMER2@atf.gov. … Continue reading Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Exportation Report Due Monday, April 1st, Even if You Didn’t Manufacture!
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Pennsylvania State Police to Share Mental Health Records with Federal Bureau of Investigation
Recently, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) has decided to share civil mental health commitments, which include civil commitments under Section 302 and 303 of Pennsylvania's Mental Health and Procedures Act (MHPA), with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This is a monumental change for Pennsylvania, which never used to share civil commitment records because of the … Continue reading Pennsylvania State Police to Share Mental Health Records with Federal Bureau of Investigation
2013 SHOT Show Town Hall Meeting
Unlike years past, this year's SHOT Show Town Hall Meeting, which occurred on January 16, 2013, was largely un-noteworthy, even with Obama's execution of his Executive Orders in relation to the Sandy Hook shooting. However, there were a couple noteworthy issues with the most noteworthy issue being listed last. The ATF is working on electronic … Continue reading 2013 SHOT Show Town Hall Meeting
CLEO Signature Requirement to End? Not So Fast…
There has been an overwhelming amount of internet posts and conjecture recently about the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) doing away with the Chief Law Enforcement Officer (CLEO) signature, which is required for any individual Form 1 or Form 4 application. However, the posts and conjecture fail to properly report the status … Continue reading CLEO Signature Requirement to End? Not So Fast…
Can You Change the Barrel Length of an Short-Barreled Rifle/Shotgun (SBR/SBS)?
Frequently, clients will inquire of whether he/she can change the barrel length of a short-barreled rifle or shotgun (SBR or SBS), after receiving the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' (ATF) approval of his/her Form 1 or Form 4 on which a specific barrel length listed. 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(8) provides, "The term “short-barreled … Continue reading Can You Change the Barrel Length of an Short-Barreled Rifle/Shotgun (SBR/SBS)?
ATF to Hire 9 New Examiners?!?!?
Yesterday, the National Firearms Act Trade and Collectors Associations (NFATCA) posted on its website that the Department of Justice (DOJ) lifted the hiring freeze that had been placed on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), NFA Branch, allowing it to hire 9 new examiners! As many are aware, the NFA Branch, including … Continue reading ATF to Hire 9 New Examiners?!?!?
ATF Announces that 07 Manufacturers Must Register for ITAR
Frequently, I read on discussion forums that many 07 manufacturers have not registered under the International Trafficking in Arms Regulations (ITAR) that is enforced by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) and they give a milieu of reasons for not registering. Most reasons revolve around the fact that they are not "exporting" (even though … Continue reading ATF Announces that 07 Manufacturers Must Register for ITAR
In a Bankruptcy, does one have to pay the ATF Transfer Tax to Transfer an NFA Firearm?
To the surprise of most, as it is generally as provision that is unknown and overlooked, the Bankruptcy Code actually provides that the transfer of an NFA firearm in a bankruptcy estate is to be transferred tax free. 11 U.S.C. § 1146, Special Tax Provisions, provides that "(a) The issuance, transfer, or exchange of a … Continue reading In a Bankruptcy, does one have to pay the ATF Transfer Tax to Transfer an NFA Firearm?
Innovation or Illegal…Who Should be Allowed to Print Guns?
Back in September, you might recall my article "Up In Arms About Printing Arms," where Defense Distributed was being challenged for their innovative use of 3D printing technology. The most recent conundrum questions whether it is innovation or whether is it illegal to print a firearm from plastic? In Wired's recent article, Cody Wilson, owner … Continue reading Innovation or Illegal…Who Should be Allowed to Print Guns?
Form 1 and Form 4 Examiner Wait Times – Think Twice Before Complaining
With Form 1 and Form 4 wait times generally exceeding 6 months, many individuals complain about the Examiners taking too long to approve the forms. However, before complaining, and possibly offending the Examiners, make sure that you understand the current workload that they are under and that some are working 7 days a week. Steve … Continue reading Form 1 and Form 4 Examiner Wait Times – Think Twice Before Complaining
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