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Gun Dealer’s License

November 18, 2018 By GunnersDen

Zoning: The first step in applying for a federal firearms license is you should check your location to see if there are any zoning laws that apply to your new gun business.

Federal Firearms License Type: The second step is you must determine the type of federal firearms license that will fit your gun business model or profile.

Type 01: DEALER in firearms other than destructive devices. (includes: rifles, shotguns, pistols, revolvers, gunsmith activities, and National Firearms Act (NFA) weapons.) 18 U.S.C 923(a)(3)(B)
Fee: $200.00 for the first three (3) years. $90.00 on renewal.
Application: ATF Form 7 (5310.12)

Type 02: PAWNBROKER in firearms other than destructive devices. (includes: rifles, shotguns, pistols, revolvers, gunsmith activities, and National Firearms Act (NFA) weapons.) 18 U.S.C 923(a)(3)(B)
Fee: $200.00 for the first three (3) years. $90.00 on renewal.
Application: ATF Form 7 (5310.12)

Type 03: COLLECTOR OF CURIOS AND RELICS. (pertains exclusively to firearms classified as curios and relics, and it’s purpose is to facilitate a personal collection. It is NOT a license to buy and sell curios and relics. 18 U.S.C 923(b)
Fee: $30.00 for three (3) years.
Application: ATF Form 7 CR (5310.16)

Type 06: MANUFACTURER OF AMMUNITION FOR FIREARMS other than ammunition for destructive devices or armor piercing ammunition. 18 U.S.C 923(a)(1)(C)
Fee: $30.00 for three (3) years.
Application: ATF Form 7 (5310.12)

Type 07: MANUFACTURER OF FIREARMS other than destructive devices. 18 U.S.C 923(a)(1)(B)
Fee: $150 for three (3) years.
Application: ATF Form 7 (5310.12)

Type 08: IMPORTER OF FIREARMS other than destructive devices or AMMUNITION FOR FIREARMS other than destructive devices, or ammunition other than armor piercing ammunition.
NOTE: Importers of handguns and rifles MUST register with ATF under the provisions of the Arms Export Control Act. Contact the Firearms and Explosives Imports Branch at (202) 927-8320 for further information on registration. 18 U.S.C 923(a)(2)(B)
Fee: $150.00 for three (3) years.
Application: ATF Form 7 (5310.12)

Type 09: DEALER IN DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES. 18 U.S.C 923(a)(3)(A)
Fee: $3,000.00 for three (3) years.
Application: ATF Form 7 (5310.12)

Type 10: MANUFACTURER OF DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES, AMMUNITION FOR DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES OR ARMOR PIERCING AMMUNITION. 18 U.S.C 923(a)(1)(A)
Fee: $3,000.00 for three (3) years.
Application: ATF Form 7 (5310.12)

Type 11: IMPORTER OF DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES, AMMUNITION FOR DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES OR ARMOR PIERCING AMMUNITION. 18 U.S.C 923(a)(2)(A)
Fee: $3,000.00 for three (3) years.
Application: ATF Form 7 (5310.12)

License Application: The above forms may be obtained from the Firearms and Explosives Licensing Center in Atlanta, Georgia, (404) 417-2750, or your local ATF office.

How does one get a license: Submit above ATF Form 7, Application for License, or ATF Form 7CR, Application for License (Collector of Curios or Relics), with the appropriate fee in accordance with the instructions on the form.
[18 U.S.C. 923, 27 CFR 178.44]

License Renewal: Renewal application’s are automatically mailed to you 60 days prior to your license expiring.
If you do not receive your renewal 30 days before your license expires, call the National Licensing Center in Atlanta, GA. Phone; 404-679-5040 to have one mailed to you.

Visit the ATF’s website for more and updated information.

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