subject: The Federal Firearms License Application Process [print this page] The laws and regulations for an individual to own a gun vary according to the state. However, a person who wants to deal in buying, purchasing or repairing guns is required to acquire a Federal Firearms Licenses. This is more commonly known as FFL license or a guns dealer license. All the pawn shop owners, pawnbrokers, importers, manufacturers, dealers and others who are involved in firearms business require this license to operate legally. The application process is quite simple and is discussed further in this article.
1.First of all, you will have to meet the main requirements that include the following.
One must be at least 21 years old.
Must be a legal citizen of the nation.
Must be a resident of the place where the business will operate.
Should have a clear criminal record or should not be involved in illegal dealing.
Should not have been a patient at any mental institute.
2.After your eligibility is conferment, you must obtain a proper ATF form. This form is for the collectors of relics or curios and can be obtained from ATF office in personal.
3.Now, you need to fill the form and disclose the required information, without providing any false info.
4.Along with the form, you are required to attach the finger printing documents, in addition to a passport size photo along with the form.
5.An appropriate fee is required to be furnished along with the form in order to obtain the license .
6.After all this, you are required to mail the form, attachments and fee to the head office of the concerned authorities in your area.
So, this was a short and simple process for applying to obtain a Federal Firearms License. Have a closer look at the above stated info to deal in firearms legally.
