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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BATFE Ruling 2011-4 – Pistol to a Rifle and back to a Pistol
Today, at the NFATCA Firearm Importer, Exporter and Manufacturer Conference, the BATFE announced that Acting Director Melson issued Ruling 2011-4, regarding whether a pistol can be converted to a rifle and then back to a pistol, without having to register the firearm as a short-barreled rifle. While the Ruling has not yet been published,ATF Deputy Chief Steve Albro stated that … Continue reading BATFE Ruling 2011-4 – Pistol to a Rifle and back to a Pistol
FFLs Must Provide Safety Locks with all Firearms
To the surprise of many Federal Firearms Licensees (FFL), even those who have been in business for a long time, all FFLs must provide safety locks with the sale of any and all firearms. While it used to be that an FFL only had to make safety locks available to all customers, where the customer could decide … Continue reading FFLs Must Provide Safety Locks with all Firearms
NFA Examiners Now to be Assigned by State
In the past, National Firearms Act (NFA) examiners have be assigned by the last name of the transferor or the by the business name of the transferor; however, the NFA Branch has announced that effective July 1, 2011, examiners will now be assigned via geographic location (aka by the state). The ATF’s announcement can be found here. The NFA Branch has … Continue reading NFA Examiners Now to be Assigned by State
Does an FFL have to Complete an Application/Record of Sale for a Receiver?
The issue frequently arises as to whether a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) in Pennsylvania must complete a PA Application/Record of Sale (Form SP 4-113) for the sale of a receiver. To the surprise of most FFLs, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), as of 6/2/2011, has stated that no PA Application/Record of Sale should be completed for … Continue reading Does an FFL have to Complete an Application/Record of Sale for a Receiver?
ATF, PSP and Berks County Sheriff’s Department – Firearms Licensee Seminar
Tonight, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives conducted a Firearms Licensee seminar, along with the Pennsylvania State Police, and which was hosted by the Berks County Sheriff’s Department. Accordingly, a huge thanks goes out Sheriff Weaknecht for making this possible. In years past, ATF has attempted to hold these seminars on a more frequent basis … Continue reading ATF, PSP and Berks County Sheriff’s Department – Firearms Licensee Seminar
Can you Fund your Own Federal Relief Determination if You are a Prohibited Person?
Quite often, individuals call me because they are prohibited under Federal Law, usually 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(1), but not specifically under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. However, since they are prohibited at the federal level, that individual is a prohibited person that cannot use or possess any firearm or ammunition, including black powder. Pursuant … Continue reading Can you Fund your Own Federal Relief Determination if You are a Prohibited Person?
Are You an FFL or Gun Club Looking for Insurance? Lockton Affinity may be your Answer
Frequently, my Federal Firearms Licensee clients are at a loss of where to turn to when the issue of insurance arises. There are very few insurance companies that will cover FFLs, let alone, provide products liability insurance to firearms manufacturers. However, there is an option that provides very competitive pricing – Lockton Affinity, which is the NRA endorsed … Continue reading Are You an FFL or Gun Club Looking for Insurance? Lockton Affinity may be your Answer
When, as an FFL, Do You Have to Complete a Multiple Handgun Report?
Pursuant to 27 C.F.R. 478.126a, a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL), must complete a multiple handgun report, or ATF Form 3310.4 (Report of Sale or Other Disposition of Pistols and Revolvers), when the FFL transfers two or more handguns to the same person in a single transaction or within five (5) consecutive business days. If you report a multiple sale to the … Continue reading When, as an FFL, Do You Have to Complete a Multiple Handgun Report?
As an FFL, Should You Conduct a Background Check and 4473 on a Law Enforcement Officer with a Department Letter for a Duty Gun?
Quite frequently the issue arises as to whether a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) may sell a firearm to a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO), without conducting a background check, where the officer has a letter, on Police Department letterhead, stating that the firearm is being purchased as a duty weapon. Under Federal and State law, theFFL can … Continue reading As an FFL, Should You Conduct a Background Check and 4473 on a Law Enforcement Officer with a Department Letter for a Duty Gun?
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