Where to get a Federal Firearms License (FFL) Application

Friday, April 24th, 2009 at 3:15 pm

What do you need to do to get your Federal Firearms License? One of the very first things that you’ll need to do is to procure an application. And if you’ve never had the misfortune of having to navigate your way through the bureaucracy of a government website, you are in for a very special treat!

First up, you’ll need to have done your homework on the different types of licenses that are available. There are a few different reasons why you may want to get a Federal Firearms License. And depending on your specific reason, there may be a certain application that you’ll need to fill out. Unfortunately, there is no one single application for a blanket type Federal Firearms License.

As an indicator of the complexity surrounding firearms, the ATF (now known as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosive – BATF) has 47 different sets of forms, applications and instructions listed here.

Luckily though, most of those are special case license application types. The two most common license types are the F 7 (5310.12), and the F 7CR (5310.16). The F 7CR is the Collector of Curios and Relics type, and is not designated to be a dealer. If you intend to become a dealer, you’ll want the F 7 (5310.12).

Now, that you’re reasonably sure of the license type that you want, you’ll need to get the application itself to fill out. Unfortunately, unlike a lot of other government applications and forms, these forms aren’t available online due to their fingerprint and photograph requirements. To get one or more of these applications, you can, however, request them online here. Or, you can call this number to request them – (703) 455-7801.

If there’s anything that you should take from attempting to get just the application for an FFL, is that the government and all of the firearms laws and regulations are EXTREMELY dense. Some may even say cryptic. Nothing ever seems to be easy. And rest assured that the rest of your journey on the path to your FFL license is bound to be filled with speed bumps too. Just remember to keep cool, do your homework, and pray like hell, and just maybe you’ll get lucky the first time….MAYBE!

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The Hardest Part of Getting your Federal Firearms License is Taking the First Step

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009 at 12:06 am

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Getting your Federal Firearms License is a daunting and somewhat confusing task. To anyone that’s familiar with federal laws and regulations, this won’t come as any surprise. But to the average person off the street, the process of applying for and obtaining your Federal Firearms License can be overwhelming. Where do you start, what do you do, how much will it cost, what type of license do I need or want? These are just a few of the questions that will undoubtedly arise if you start the process of getting your Federal Firearms License.

And what adds to the confusion is that wherever you search, you’ll get a myriad of different answers. Often times these answers will conflict with each other and be 180° apart. You could start out at the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (BATFE). There you’ll find all the different forms and applications that you’ll need to apply for federal firearms license. The problem is that the explanations for each of the forms and applications is nonexistent. There is no hand holding available at the BATFE. You’ll be left to your own devices, and while that isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it can become one rather quickly if you erroneously fill out the applications. Doing so could jeopardize your application possibly forever. At the very least, you’ll probably cause a huge delay in the processing of your application.

So what’s your best course of action? In order to save yourself from undue stress and frustration, you should get some qualified professional help. The link below will take you to a site that has helped thousands of people just like you, quickly and accurately prepare their applications and obtain their Federal Firearms License. There is no doubt that in the process of filling out your application you encounter many questions or require specific answers. These questions are often very complex and arcane, and unless you’re a professional in the field that’s very familiar with the licensing requirements and terminology, there is little chance that you’ll be able to answer them correctly. So why take chances on your application? Get some help and rest assured that your application will be done right the first time.