Category Archives: BATFE

Want to get your manufacturers FFL? Don’t forget ITAR!

Last week I received a call from an FFL client who was concerned about a conversation he had with an ATF agent during a routine audit. My client holds a manufacturing FFL but has never actually engaged in manufacturing since … Continue reading

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How do I expedite a Form 20?

Earlier this week I received a call from a client who had a last-minute opportunity to attend an out-of-state hunting event.  While he was excited about the opportunity, he had a problem.  The gun he wanted to take was an … Continue reading

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We have another eForms update

Today the ATF announced that more forms are being returned to eForms over the next month. But … before you ask … Forms 3 and 4 are NOT included in the list. Perhaps most useful to NFA owners, Form 5 is … Continue reading

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What do I need to do when traveling out-of-state with my NFA items?

Many of us, myself included, live in an area where we often cross state borders. When such a trip includes your NFA items then certain federal statutes may come into play. In particular, 18 U.S.C. 922(a)(4) specifies that: (a) It shall be … Continue reading

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Form 1 is available on eForms once again!

Probably the single question that I am asked more than any other is “When will eForms be back?”  And while I cannot answer for Form 4 applications I can tell you this … Form 1 is back as of today! … Continue reading

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