Author: Joe Hohenfels

Federal Firearms License (FFL) Guide – Part 7

7. FIREARMS & AMMO MANUFACTURES

Manufacture Definition, 478.11 & 479.11 Federal Firearms Regulations Reference Guide 2014 Page 36, 37 & 81

Engaged in the business—(a) Manufacturer of firearms. Page 36 A person who devotes time, attention, and labor to manufacturing firearms as a regular course of trade or business with the principal objective of livelihood and profit through the sale or distribution of the firearms manufactured;

Manufacturer. Page 37. Any person engaged in the business of manufacturing firearms or ammunition. The term shall include any person who engages in such business on a part–time basis.

Manufacturer. Page 81 Any person who is engaged in the business of manufacturing firearms.

Markings, 478.92 & 479.102 Rulings 9-5, 12-1, 13-3 Federal Firearms Regulations Reference Guide 2014 Page 50-51 & 89-90

§ 478.92 How must licensed manufacturers and licensed importers identify firearms, armor piercing ammunition, and large capacity ammunition feeding devices? Page 50-51

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Steel Targets

There is a lot of talk about steel targets. You can go on line and find enough information to boggle your mind. I decided to go with ¼ inch AR400 steel gongs. These are for my personal use, nothing more. I will post pictures after I light them up.

Here is shot of the 4×8 sheet.

AR400 Steel for targets

I had to remember how to use my plasma cutter. It was not pretty, but I got it done:

With my Army back, I found it very hard to work on the floor so broke down the plate into smaller lighter sections. With help we put it up on some saw horses to make it easier to cut.

I also discovered these little gems from Swag Off Road. I put the screw and washer in one of the unused holes to create an adjustable stand off. I just adjust for the locations and tighten down the 2 nuts to keep my cutting tip off the steel.

And the bottom. Ignore the scoring:

Greatly improved my cuts:

Here is a shot of the targets for this run:

1 – 20 inch

1 – 12 inch

5 – 8 inch

4 – 6 inch

Drilled 2 holes in each, painted and setup:

FFL Application Status

11 April 2017 – Sent Application to ATF and Sheriff

13 April 2017 – Delivered to Sheriff

14 April 2017 – Delivered to ATF

18 April 2017 – ATF Cashed Check

09 May 2017 – ATF Called, Interview on the 16th of May

16 May 2017 – Interview went well, should have license in 4-6 weeks

27 May 2017 – License came in the mail!

Example of Receiving a Firearm for Transfer From A Non-Licensee

  1. Obtain a copy of the sender’s driver’s license (or other government issued photo identification)
  2. Record the make, model, serial number, and date received on the paper containing the copy of the identification
  3. Place that into your IN binder
  4. When placing the entry into your A&D book, put the shipper’s name and address where the FFL number would usually go.
  5. Contact customer
  6. Have customer fill out Form 4473
  7. Conduct background check either through NICS or State Point of Contact
    1. If “proceed” result:
      1. Release firearm to customer
      2. Assign a sequential number to the Form 4473 and place in OUT binder
      3. Mark the firearm out in your A&D book.
    2. If “delayed” result:
      1. Do not release firearm to the customer
      2. Wait for a response from NICS or State Point of Contact
    3. If no response received from NICS in the close of three business days after the check was initiated, you can release the firearm to the customer
    4. If “denied” result
      1. Do not release firearm to the customer
      2. Either purchase firearm from customer, or
      3. Return the firearm to the FFL dealer from whom you received it*

    *If the result is “denied” and the shipper would like the firearm returned, you’ll need to send the firearm to another FFL dealer in the area and not to the individual directly

#3 in Bound Book Example

Example of Receiving a Firearm for Transfer from Another FFL Dealer

  1. Person contacts you to be receiving FFL dealer for an online gun sale
  2. Send a copy of your FFL to their local FFL dealer
  3. Receive firearm, then record the make, model, and serial number onto the copy of the FFL license that was sent with the firearm.
  4. Mark date received at the top and insert into the IN binder
  5. Record the firearm in your A&D book
  6. Contact customer
  7. Have customer fill out Form 4473
  8. Conduct background check either through NICS or State Point of Contact
    1. If “proceed” result:
      1. Release firearm to customer
      2. Assign a sequential number to the Form 4473 and place in OUT binder
      3. Mark the firearm out in your A&D book.
    2. If “delayed” result:
      1. Do not release firearm to the customer
      2. Wait for a response from NICS or State Point of Contact
    3. If no response received from NICS in the close of three business days after the check was initiated, you can release the firearm to the customer
    4. If “denied” result
      1. Do not release firearm to the customer
      2. Either purchase firearm from customer, or
      3. Return the firearm to the FFL dealer from whom you received it

#5 in Bound Book Example

Example of Shipping a Firearm You Sold Online as FFL Dealer

  1. Collect payment
  2. Contact buyer for FFL dealer information
  3. Record relevant firearm information (make, model, serial number) onto copy of FFL license of dealer you are shipping the firearm to, and place that in your OUT binder Be sure to place a sequential number in top, right hand corner
  4. Package firearm to be shipped Include a copy of your FFL license
  5. Mark the firearm out in your A&D book
  6. Include the date it was shipped, to whom it was going, and record the same number that was in the top, right hand corner of the page you put in your OUT binder

#4 in Bound Book Example