By Joshua Prince, Esq. The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) issued a report depicting the importation and exportation data for December of 2011. Their report for both importation and exportation is broken down into six categories: Handgun; Rifle; Shotgun; Muzzle Loader; Other Cartridges; and Shotgun Cartridges; Importation: The importation statistics showed that imports increased 3.2% … Continue reading Firearm Imports on the Rise while Exports Decline Substantially
Category: ATF
ATF Enters into Rulemaking to Extend the Term for an Import License
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF or BATFE) entered into ruelmaking the other day to extend the term for an Import License. The Attorney General of the United States is responsible for enforcing Section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), the Gun Control Act, and the National Firearms Act. The … Continue reading ATF Enters into Rulemaking to Extend the Term for an Import License
FFLs Take Notice – Manufacturer and Importer Must Be Listed in Your A&D Books!
All Federal Firearms Licensees need to take notice that both the Manufacturer and the Importer must be listed in his/her/its Bound Books, pursuant to 27 C.F.R. 478.125(e). While many FFLs just list the manufacturer, especially when the manufacturer and importer are the same (or the same company but different corporate structures throughout the world). Recently, … Continue reading FFLs Take Notice – Manufacturer and Importer Must Be Listed in Your A&D Books!
SHOT Show 2012 – ATF Town Hall Meeting and NFATCA Meeting – Dealers and Manufacturers Take Notice
The ATF Town Hall meeting was held on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, and the NFATCA meeting was held tonight. While there was nothing earth shattering from the Town Hall meeting, there were some very interesting issues that were discussed at the NFATCA meeting. With regards to the ATF Town Hall, the big issue discussed was … Continue reading SHOT Show 2012 – ATF Town Hall Meeting and NFATCA Meeting – Dealers and Manufacturers Take Notice
ATF Appropriations Bill – New Limitations, Including on the Importability of Shotguns!
On Friday, November 18, 2011, HR 2112, the “Fiscal Year 2012 Agriculture, Commerce/Justice/Science (CJS) and Transportation/Housing/Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations bills”, also known as the “Mini-Bus”, which includes the annual appropriations bill that controls the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, was passed, which includes some new limitations on the ATF's power, as well as, … Continue reading ATF Appropriations Bill – New Limitations, Including on the Importability of Shotguns!
Is the Department of Justice the New Silencer for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives?
With the heat constantly being turned up on Attorney General Eric Holder and the Department of Justice regarding the botched Fast and Furious program, some are questioning the relationship between the ATF, Fast and Furious, and the DOJ. Instead of the DOJ throwing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives under the bus, the … Continue reading Is the Department of Justice the New Silencer for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives?
Will ATF be Disbanded? The Shocking Revelation
For years, actually ever since President Reagan promised to do away with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, people have asked will the ATF be disbanded. Today, Columnist Katie Pavlich, published an article entitled Bombshell: DOJ Considering Elimination of ATF. Columinst Pavlich cites to multiple sources within the DOJ and ATF that have … Continue reading Will ATF be Disbanded? The Shocking Revelation
As an FFL, if you Receive an Undetermined Response on a Purchaser and then Receive a Proceed, Can you Turn Over Possession of the Firearm to the Spouse?
Frequently, the issue arises as to whether an FFL can turn over possession of a firearm to the spouse, or other family member, of the person purchasing the firearm when the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) inquiry comes back with a response of proceed for the purchaser. Usually, the situation is one where the purchaser initially receives … Continue reading As an FFL, if you Receive an Undetermined Response on a Purchaser and then Receive a Proceed, Can you Turn Over Possession of the Firearm to the Spouse?
As an FFL, Can you Sell to Someone without Picture ID?
Frequently, FFLs inquire as to whether they can sell a firearm to an individual who lacks government-issued photo identification. Consistent with 27 C.F.R. 478.11 and 478.124©, a purchaser may be identified by any combination of documents that together establish all of the following required information: 1. Name; 2. Residence address; 3. Date of birth; and … Continue reading As an FFL, Can you Sell to Someone without Picture ID?
ATF Panel Discussion at recent Firearm Industry Importer, Exporter and Manufacture Conference
On August 2nd and 3rd, 2011, The National Shooting Sports Foundation, FAIR Trade Group and the National Firearms Act Trade & Collectors Association sponsored the Firearms Industry Importer, Exporter and Manufacturer Conference in Reston, Virginia. On the first day of the conference, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives conducted a question and answer session to … Continue reading ATF Panel Discussion at recent Firearm Industry Importer, Exporter and Manufacture Conference
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