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United States - Apply for Federal Firearms License

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ProcedureEdit

Apply by mail:

  1. To Apply for Federal 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 link
  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 applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per the authority’s request.
  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. Once the process gets completed, the officer will contact the applicant through email or phone.
  11. 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 DocumentsEdit

  • Application form link
  • Fee receipt
  • Passport size photographs
  • Passport copy
  • Police clearance certificate
  • Citizenship card
  • Address proof
  • Fingerprint card
  • Any other documents (if required)



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Mailing address:
Explosives, Attn: F&E Imports Branch, 244 Needy Road
Martinsburg, WV 25405
Field Operations
99 New York Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20226
Contact link
Regional link
Locator of ATF link

EligibilityEdit

  • Any licensed dealer
  • 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.



FeesEdit

  • The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per the authority’s request.



ValidityEdit

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever



Documents to UseEdit

  • Application form link



Sample DocumentsEdit

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.



Processing TimeEdit

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



Related VideosEdit

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.gIn the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.



InstructionsEdit

  • 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 InformationEdit

  • 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 DocumentEdit

  • Individuals with a Federal Guns License (FFL) can work in the ammunition or firearms manufacturing industry, as well as sell firearms interstate or intrastate.



Information which might helpEdit

  • For more information link



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

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



External LinksEdit


OthersEdit

More information which might help people.



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