All Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) should take immediate notice of the April 14, 2011, letter that Ruger has issued regarding the recording of Ruger serial numbers in your Acquisition and Disposition books. Effective immediately, all dealers MUST include the ”-” that exists in the serial number of Ruger firearms. As many dealer are aware, Ruger uses a two or … Continue reading FFLs Take Notice – ATF Requires “-” in Serial Numbers – Ruger Serial Number Letter
Category: ATF
What are the Most Frequently Cited Violations for an FFL?
While the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives has not released the 2010 statistics, the 2009 statistics reflect the following as being the most cited violations: 1. Not Making Timely A&D Book Entries - 27 C.F.R 478.125(e) - (25/100) 2. Transferee Not Properly Completing Part A, Form 4473 - 27 C.F.R 478.124 - (20/100) … Continue reading What are the Most Frequently Cited Violations for an FFL?
As an FFL, Do You Need to Enter a Firearm into Your A&D Book if You are Performing an Appraisal?
Occasionally, a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) will inquire as to whether he/she must enter a firearm into his/her Acquisition and Disposition Book (A&D Book) if he/she is merely performing an appraisal of a firearm. The answer is that it depends. If the firearm is being appraised immediately or where the firearm will not be left … Continue reading As an FFL, Do You Need to Enter a Firearm into Your A&D Book if You are Performing an Appraisal?
ATF Issues Study on the Importability of Shotguns – Is this just the beginning?
Today, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives published its Study on the Importability of Certain Shotguns. While this study is limited to the importability of certain shotguns, based on their features, the long-term ramifications and effects of this “study” are yet to be seen and could be devastating to US manufacturers. The central … Continue reading ATF Issues Study on the Importability of Shotguns – Is this just the beginning?
ATF to Issue New Ruling on Monday regarding New Restrictions on Shotgun Importation
Today, the ATF announced at the 2011 SHOT Show that a new ruling would be issued on Monday, January 24, 2011, regarding the importability of certain shotguns. ATF informed the audience at the ATF Townhall meeting that they wanted to ensure that they were properly and justly enforcing the requirements of a shotgun being for … Continue reading ATF to Issue New Ruling on Monday regarding New Restrictions on Shotgun Importation
Last shoot of 2010
We had our last machinegun shoot for the year of 2010, since it is getting colder out and few individuals want to attend a shoot in the winter. We will likely do another shoot in the Spring. If you don’t want to have to remember to check back here, send me, you PA Gun Attorney, … Continue reading Last shoot of 2010
What to do when sending an NFA firearm across state lines to be repaired
While the BATFE used to require an individual to file a Form 5 and receive approval before sending the firearm to the gun smith, theBATFE several years ago said that such was no longer required. However, and an issue that most inadvertently overlook, the BATFEhas never said that a Form 5320.20 (BATFE Form 5320.20) does not have to be submitted … Continue reading What to do when sending an NFA firearm across state lines to be repaired
Can I transport a Title II firearm across state lines if it is change to Title I?
While I would ALWAYS suggest that any individual who owns aSBR/SBS NFA Firearm submit and receive an approved 5320.20 before crossing state lines, the BATFE has issued a letter that where the individual temporarily converts a Title II firearm to a Title 1 firearm, he/she may take it across state lines without submitting and receiving an approved 5320.20. You can see the letter … Continue reading Can I transport a Title II firearm across state lines if it is change to Title I?
Can a Gun (NFA) Trust be Issued a Curios and Relics License?
The short answer is NO. The BATFE is in charge of licensing Federal Firearms Licenses (FFL). A Type 03 License is a license for collectors of “Curios and Relics,” also referred to as a C&R License. As theBATFE states, a C&R License pertains exclusively to firearms classified as curios and relics, and it’s purpose is to facilitate a … Continue reading Can a Gun (NFA) Trust be Issued a Curios and Relics License?
BATFE Letter Requesting Removal of a SBR/SBS from the NFRTR
Below is a generic letter that can be sent to the BATFE when an individual wishes to convert a Title II firearm (short barreled shotgun or short barreled rifle) back into a Title 1 firearm. If you want a Word version of the below form, click here. You should send the letter certified mail and keep the receipt because … Continue reading BATFE Letter Requesting Removal of a SBR/SBS from the NFRTR
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