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FFLs Take Notice – ATF Requires “-” in Serial Numbers – Ruger Serial Number Letter

Posted on April 21, 2011September 8, 2011 by Joshua Prince, Esq.

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 →

What are the Most Frequently Cited Violations for an FFL?

Posted on April 15, 2011September 8, 2011 by Joshua Prince, Esq.

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?

Posted on April 8, 2011September 8, 2011 by Joshua Prince, Esq.

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?

Posted on January 28, 2011November 21, 2011 by Joshua Prince, Esq.

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

Posted on January 20, 2011November 21, 2011 by Joshua Prince, Esq.

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 →

Gun (NFA) Trust – Frequently Asked Questions

Posted on January 12, 2011February 18, 2013 by Joshua Prince, Esq.

With the proliferation of Gun (NFA) Trusts, there are numerous questions relating to their construction, desirability, and function. This article is designed to answer most, if not all, of the possible questions that you may have. Whether to use a Gun (NFA) Trust 1. How to decide between registering the firearm as an individual, trust, or … Continue reading Gun (NFA) Trust – Frequently Asked Questions →

Last shoot of 2010

Posted on November 22, 2010August 29, 2014 by Joshua Prince, Esq.

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 →

Do You Know Your Friends on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace…etc? Maybe Not…

Posted on October 16, 2010September 8, 2011 by Joshua Prince, Esq.

This week, a government/privacy watchdog group, Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), released a report on the tactics the United States Government is using to spy on its own citizens. The Report reviews a 2008 memo where the government encourages federal agents to befriend individuals on social network sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace…etc, to take advantage of the … Continue reading Do You Know Your Friends on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace…etc? Maybe Not… →

Florida Gun Trust Attorney – www.GunTrustLawyer.com

Posted on September 25, 2010September 8, 2011 by Joshua Prince, Esq.

I often receive calls and emails from individuals looking for a Gun Trust attorney in Florida. I am always happy to refer them to Attorney David Goldman of GunTrustLawer.com, who has developed a national network of Gun Trust attorneys. Attorney Goldman is cognizant of the National Firearms Act considerations that must be dealt with in a … Continue reading Florida Gun Trust Attorney – www.GunTrustLawyer.com →

Invalid NFA Trusts: Myth or Reality

Posted on September 12, 2010September 8, 2011 by Joshua Prince, Esq.

Unfortunately, the answer is that numerous individuals are submitting invalid trusts for the purchase of NFA firearms. In a current article of Small Arms Review (SAR), Vol 14, No. 1 , the National Firearms Act Trade & Collectors Association (NFATCA) reports that, “Virtually four out of five trusts get bumped back because it was imply and improper trust.” The NFATCA is … Continue reading Invalid NFA Trusts: Myth or Reality →