Alabama - Apply for a Class 3 (Three) Firearms License

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Procedure

Apply by Mail:

1. To Apply for a Class 3 (Three) Firearms License, the applicant has to approach the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. or it can be downloaded from the following link1 or link2
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the necessary documents along with the application form to the completed mailing address.
7. The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
8. The fee for this procedure is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. Then the application will be processed further by the respective officer.
11. Once the process gets completed, the officer will notify the applicant regarding the application through email or phone.
12. The applicant has to visit the office to complete the biometric process.
13. Upon completion successfully, the applicant will get the license from the office or through the mail.
14. This entire process can be completed within 30 - 40 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form link1 or link1
• Fee receipt
• Passport size photographs
• Passport copy
• Police clearance certificate
• Citizenship card
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Fingerprint card
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Mailing address:
Explosives, Attn: F&E Imports Branch, 244 Needy Road
Martinsburg, WV 25405
P.O. Box
6200-13, Portland, OR 97228-6200.

Field Operations
99 New York Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20226
Contact link
Regional link
Locator of ATF link

Eligibility

• The applicant must be at least 21 years old, not prohibited from possessing firearms by federal or state law, and have a clean criminal record.
• Individuals or a firm engaged in the manufacturing or importation of weapons and ammunition, as well as the interstate and intrastate sale of firearms.
• Collectors of Curios and Relics (Type 03 FFL) licensees are prohibited from buying or selling curios and relics under this license.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee for 3rd class firearm license is $500.
• The Federal Firearmfee is $200.

Validity

• The validity of the license is one year.

Documents to Use

• Application form link1 or link2

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 - 40 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

The applicant’s Business/Activity is

• Licensee Name
• Trade or Business Name
• Employer Identification Number
• Name of County
• Business/Activity Address
• Mailing Address
• Contact Numbers

• Describe the specific activity applicant is engaged in or intends to engage in, which requires a Federal Firearms License
• Application is made for a license under 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44
• Method of Payment
• Hours of Operation and/or Availability of Business/Activity
• Was the business obtained from someone else?
• Indicate the type of business premises

The applicant’s business premises is

• Do you intend to sell firearms at Gun Shows and/or conduct Internet sales
• Do you intend to use your license ONLY to acquire firearms to enhance your collection
• Name of Chief Law Enforcement Officer (CLEO)
• Address of CLEO
• Applicant Certification

Need for the Document

• A Class 3 Firearms License, also known as a Federal Firearms License (FFL) SOT (Special Occupational Taxpayer), is a license that allows an individual or business to deal in certain types of firearms that are highly regulated by the federal government.

Information which might help

Specifically, a Class 3 license allows the license holder to deal in the following types of firearms:

• Fully automatic firearms: These are firearms that are designed to fire multiple rounds with a single trigger pull.
• Short-barreled rifles (SBRs): These are rifles with a barrel length of fewer than 16 inches.
• Short-barreled shotguns (SBSs): These are shotguns with a barrel length of fewer than 18 inches.
• Silencers: These are devices that attach to the end of a firearm's barrel and reduce the sound of the gun when it is fired.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• It's important to note that the sale and possession of Class 3 firearms are subject to strict federal and state regulations, and individuals must comply with all applicable laws and regulations.