Technosavant
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OK, a few weeks ago I sent this email to the ATF. Given some of our discussions, I thought I'd go straight to the source.
I had forgotten about this, but I said I'd post the reply. It's a 5 part reply.
This is the "bound book." We knew this one.
This is where we had the discussions. Note that there is nothing specifying whether the gun was acquired with or without the license. It is time period that concerns the ATF, not the method of acquisition. If the license is in effect, the acquisition needs to be logged.
I hadn't noticed these before, but at the same time, unless you are in the habit of disposing C&R handguns to non-licensees, it isn't an issue. Just keep this in mind if you are selling one or more to a non-licensee.
If somebody steals a C&R from you, let the ATF know. Simple enough- the form is provided in the big packet we licensees get.
So there it is.
I am a holder of an 03 FFL for Curio & Relic collecting. A number of fellow C&R holders have engaged in a discussion regarding the bound book we are required to keep. My interpretation of the regulations is that a 03 licensee is required to log into the bound book ALL acquisitions and dispositions of curio & relic firearms during the time the license is in effect. This includes those curio & relic firearms that are not acquired in interstate commerce (those acquired not using the license). Others contend that logging of such firearms is not required. I would greatly appreciate a clarification. In short, is a 03 FFL required to log acquisitions of firearms that were not acquired using the license?
I had forgotten about this, but I said I'd post the reply. It's a 5 part reply.
Licensed Collectors MUST:
1. Prepare and Acquisition and Disposition (A/D) record as prescribed by 27 CFR 478.125(f).
This is the "bound book." We knew this one.
2. Enter into the A/D record all curios and relics acquired after receipt of the Collector’s license.
This is where we had the discussions. Note that there is nothing specifying whether the gun was acquired with or without the license. It is time period that concerns the ATF, not the method of acquisition. If the license is in effect, the acquisition needs to be logged.
3. Provide written notification as specified in ATF I 5300.2, Youth Handgun Safety Act Notice, when delivery of a handgun is made to a non-licensee.
4. Prepare ATF Form 3310.4, Report of Multiple Sale or Other Disposition of Pistols and Revolvers, whenever the Collector sells or otherwise disposes of, at one time or during any five consecutive business days, two or more pistols or revolvers or any combination thereof, to an unlicensed person.
I hadn't noticed these before, but at the same time, unless you are in the habit of disposing C&R handguns to non-licensees, it isn't an issue. Just keep this in mind if you are selling one or more to a non-licensee.
5. Report the theft or loss of a firearm, within 48 hours of discovery, by telephoning ATF at 1-800-800-3855. Also ATF Form 3310.11, Federal Firearms Theft/Loss Report, must be prepared in accordance with the instructions on the form.
If somebody steals a C&R from you, let the ATF know. Simple enough- the form is provided in the big packet we licensees get.
So there it is.