Category Archives: eForms

Understanding the confusing March 1 ATF eForms email

Posted on March 2, 2024 by John Pierce

During the last week of February, eForms was down for several days, affecting submissions from FFLs and gun-owners alike. On Friday March 1, the ATF sent out an email to all eForms users announcing that the eForms system outage was … Continue reading →

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Getting up to speed on the arm brace rule (2021R-08F)

Posted on May 27, 2023 by John Pierce

To get up to speed on where we are with this rule, read the following articles: Documenting the date you assigned your arm brace pistol to your trust The arm brace rule (2021R-08F) has been published in the Federal Register, … Continue reading →

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Some examiners are now allowing corrections on eForm submissions

Posted on May 23, 2023 by John Pierce

One of the FFLs I deal with frequently has not yet adopted the eForms system because of the fact that paper applications offer the chance of a correction letter, whereas an error on a submitted eForm would result in a … Continue reading →

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Free arm brace form 1 applications are being approved with conditions that might affect owners in the future

Posted on March 5, 2023 by John Pierce

Those who applied for their ‘free’ arm brace tax stamp using the custom eForms process are already starting to get approvals back. However, these approvals come with conditions.  As you can see in the photo below, rather than being simply … Continue reading →

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The arm brace rule (2021R-08F) has been published in the Federal Register, so what do we do next?

Posted on January 31, 2023 by John Pierce

As of January 31, 2023, the arm brace rule (2021R-08F) has been published in the Federal Register. and therefore, has the force and effect of law (unless overturned in the future by a legal challenge). If you own an arm … Continue reading →

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