FAQ - AFMER / Firearm Manufacturing Reports
AFMER / Firearm Manufacturing Reports Do manufacturers have to provide ATF information on what firearms they manufacture? Manufacturers must file with ATF the Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Exportation Report by April 1 of every year even if they ...
FAQ - ATF Bound Book
ATF Bound Book / Book of Acquisition and Disposition How are FFLs required to track firearms manufactured, imported, purchased, sold, and transferred throughout the course of business? FFLs are required to maintain records of Acquisition and ...
FAQ - ATF Inspections
ATF Inspections Can the ATF inspect my licensed business without a warrant? The ATF may visit your licensed premises without a warrant under the following circumstances: To perform a compliance inspection one time per calendar year. A compliance ...
FAQ - FFL Licensing and Premises
FFL and Licensed Premise Is an FFL required to maintain gun storage or safety devices at the licensed premises? Any FFL who transfers firearms to consumers is required to have secure gun storage or safety devices on premises. (Ref: 18 USC 923) What ...
FAQ - FFL to FFL Transfers
FFL to FFL Transfers Are FFLs required to obtain ATF approval to ship and receive GCA firearms from one another? FFLs do not need ATF approval to ship and receive firearms regulated by the Gun Control Act amongst one another. An FFL shipping a GCA ...
FAQ - Firearm Definitions
Firearm Definitions What are the minimum length requirements for a rifle to be classified as a rifle? A rifle is any firearm designed or redesigned, made or remade, and intended to be fired from the shoulder, and designed or redesigned and made or ...
FAQ - Firearm Imports
Firearm Imports How long must an importer maintain Forms 6 and Forms 6A. Importers must permanently retain copies of Forms 6 and Forms 6A. (Ref: 478.129)
FAQ - Firearm Serialization and Marking
Firearm Serialization and Marking May a manufacturer remove and change a serial number if they duplicated a serial number on a firearm? It is unlawful for a person to obliterate or remove a serial number from a firearm. (Ref: 478.34) What markings ...
FAQ - Firearm Tracing
ATF Tracing of Firearms What do I do if ATF contacts me to trace a serial number? An FFL must respond within 24 hours to any trace request requested by an ATF officer at the National Tracing Center for information contained within the records ...
FAQ - Gunsmithing
Gunsmithing Does a gunsmith need to obtain a license if they do not sell or manufacture firearms? Yes. A person engaged in the business of being a gunsmith must obtain an FFL as they are considered a dealer under the GCA. (Ref: 478.11 / 478.41) Are ...
FAQ - Retail Transfers, 4473, NICS and Multiple Sales
Retail Transfers and ATF Form 4473 May I use electronic software to process Forms 4473? Yes. ATF allows the use of electronic Forms 4473 provided the requirements of ATF Ruling 2016-2 are met. (Ref: ATF Ruling 2016-2) How does an FFL verify identity ...
FAQ - SOT Licensing and National Firearms Act (NFA) Firearms
SOT Licensing and National Firearms Act (NFA) Firearms How do I ship an NFA firearm to another FFL? FFL/SOTs may ship NFA firearms to another FFL/SOT only after filing a Form 3 and receiving ATF approval. Filing this Form in eForms will greatly ...
FAQ - State Firearm Laws
State Firearm Laws Can I sell firearms to non-licensed individuals if they do not reside in my state of licensure? An FFL may sell rifles and shotguns to residents in a face-to-face transaction provided that the sale, delivery, and receipt of the ...
FAQ - Temporary Firearm Assignments
Temporary Firearm Assignments Can FFLs and their employees travel with company owned firearms? Yes, an FFL and their employees may travel with company firearms still on the company’s A&D Books provided the following three requirements are met: (1) ...
FAQ - Theft / Loss Reporting
Theft / Loss Reporting What must an FFL do if a firearm in inventory has been determined to be lost or stolen? An FFL must report the theft or loss of a firearm to the ATF and local law enforcement authorities within 48 hours of discovering the theft ...
FFL Frequently Asked Questions
AFMER / Firearm Manufacturing Reports ATF Bound Book / Book of Acquisition and Disposition ATF Inspections ATF Tracing of Firearms FFL and Licensed Premise FFL to FFL Transfers Firearm Definitions Firearm Imports Firearm Serialization and Marking ...