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
Category: ATF
Monumental Decision from the Middle District Court of Pennsylvania Regarding Mental Health Commitments and the Second Amendment
Today, Judge John E. Jones, III. of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania held in Keyes, et al. v. Loretta Lynch, et al. that an individual, who was involuntarily committed on a single-isolated occasion, can successfully challenge a prohibition under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(4). In this case, both Mr. Keyes … Continue reading Monumental Decision from the Middle District Court of Pennsylvania Regarding Mental Health Commitments and the Second Amendment
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
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
FICG Files Comment in Opposition to ATF’s Proposed Changes to the 4473 Form
Today, Attorney Adam Kraut and Chief Counsel Joshua Prince of Firearms Industry Consulting Group® ("FICG®"), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., filed a Comment in Opposition to numerous changes that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives proposed to the 4473 Form. FICG® raised a plethora of issues, including that ATF is the … Continue reading FICG Files Comment in Opposition to ATF’s Proposed Changes to the 4473 Form
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
NFATCA Prompts ATF to Enter into Rulemaking…AGAIN – Now Regarding Silencer Engravings…
Not having learned from the debacle that is ATF 41P/F, the National Firearms Act Trade and Collector Association ("NFATCA") has once again petitioned the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ("ATF") to enter into rulemaking, this time in relation to silencer engravings. In a proposed rule that will be published tomorrow, May 4, 2016, … Continue reading NFATCA Prompts ATF to Enter into Rulemaking…AGAIN – Now Regarding Silencer Engravings…
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”
Join Us, 04/08/2016, for Live Immigration Law Video Seminar!!
On behalf of Prince Law Offices, P.C., I am pleased to announce that the firm's attorneys will be utilizing new technology to host informative live video sessions devoted to the various areas of practice we cover: Firearms Law, Workers' Compensation, Immigration, Civil Rights, Social Security, Corporate Law, Energy Law, Criminal Law, Wills Estates, Family Law, and … Continue reading Join Us, 04/08/2016, for Live Immigration Law Video Seminar!!
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