Atf application license

The IOI will interview you, discuss state and local requirements with you, review explosives storage requirements , review federal recordkeeping requirements, go over the application with you, and additionally discuss the laws and regulations with you.

Assuming that all background checks have been completed and your premises address, storage requirements and proposed business operations are in compliance with state and local law, the FELC will complete the application processing and issue you the license or permit.

This will take approximately 90 days from the time your application is completely and correctly filled out. Please complete all forms included in your application packet in accordance with the instructions on each form. Sample of a FEL Form. First Review and Background Check The FELC will then enter your application information into its database and commence a full review of your application and supporting materials, including employee data, fingerprint cards, and photographs.

Interview and Final Review Applications for new licenses and permits are then sent to the nearest ATF field office having responsibility for the area in which your premises are located. Please verify you have completed the following as indicated: Completed the application ATF Form Please ensure all questions have been fully answered to include information for all storage facilities and locations, if applicable, in accordance with specific instructions.

Verify that each ATF Form Verify that item 11 second page of ATF Form Fingerprints must be taken by a law enforcement official. As required by law, the FFLC will then conduct an electronic background check on all the Responsible Persons you have identified on your application. ATF defines a Responsible Person RP as a sole proprietor, partner, or anyone having the power to direct the management, policies, and practices of the business or activity as it pertains to firearms.

In a corporation this includes corporate officers, shareholders, board members, or any other employee with the legal authority described above. For all license types, except type 03 onsite inspections are not required for Collector of Curio and Relics FFLs , the FFLC will then send the applications to the nearest ATF field office having responsibility for the area in which the business is located. The field office supervisor will issue an assignment to an Industry Operations Investigator IOI who will conduct an in-person interview with you.

The IOI will discuss federal, state and local requirements with you, and go over your application with you to ensure the information is correct and current. Some reasons for denial may include failure to comply with State or local law such as zoning ordinances , evidence of previous willful violations of the Gun Control Act, or falsification of the application.

Assuming that all background checks have been completed and your business address and proposed business operations are in compliance with state and local law, the FFLC will complete the application processing and issue you the license.