How to register or unregister a firearm

Frequently, clients will call and inquire how they can register or unregister a firearm. As both federal and state law come into play, both need to be addressed. First, 18 U.S.C. 926 provides, "...nor that any system of registration of firearms, firearms owners, or firearms transactions or dispositions be established." Thus, with the exception of … Continue reading How to register or unregister a firearm

Starting Your New Firearms Business – FFL/LLC Formation

If you are planning on starting a new firearms business (dealer, manufacturer, or importer), you really need to consider proper corporate/company protections that are available, as well as, ensuring that the Operating Agreement or By-Laws are tailored to your business in the firearms industry. While I have been providing this service for Pennsylvania Federal Firearms … Continue reading Starting Your New Firearms Business – FFL/LLC Formation

Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Exportation Report Due Soon Even if You Didn’t Manufacture!

All manufacturers will have until April 2nd, 2012 (not April 1, 2012, since it falls on a Sunday) 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 … Continue reading Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Exportation Report Due Soon Even if You Didn’t Manufacture!

Prince Law Office, P.C.’s 2nd Annual Machine Gun Shoot and Birthday Bash – May 19, 2012

Prince Law Offices, P.C. will be hosting the second annual machine gun shoot at Eastern Lancaster County Rod and Gun Club on May 19, 2012, in celebration of your PA Gun Attorney Joshua Prince's birthday on May 24th. Eastern Lancaster Rod and Gun Club is located at 966 Smyrna Road, Kinzers, PA 17535. It will … Continue reading Prince Law Office, P.C.’s 2nd Annual Machine Gun Shoot and Birthday Bash – May 19, 2012

Firearm Imports on the Rise while Exports Decline Substantially

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

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!