| In three steps you can obtain your Federal Firearms | | | | Step 2 - Obtain the Proper Forms |
| Dealer License and be on your way to building a | | | | You will need to fill out ATF (Form7). This form is not |
| thriving gun dealer business. There are just a few | | | | available online for downloading from the BATFE web |
| things to watch out for that we will cover below. | | | | site. |
| Step1 - Meet the minimum requirements which are: | | | | To receive the FFL license application along with the |
| - At least 21 years old | | | | proper fingerprint cards, either go to the Distribution |
| - You are not convicted of a crime, a fugitive, user of | | | | Center Order Form or call the Distribution Center at |
| "controlled substances", illegal alien, are a mental patient, | | | | (703) 455-7801 and request a packet. The packet will |
| have a dishonorable discharge, or have a court | | | | be sent to you via U.S. mail. |
| restraining order. | | | | Step 3 - Submit your Application |
| - Has not willfully violated federal firearms law or | | | | According to the NRA Fact Sheet you must submit to |
| regulation | | | | the BATFE regional office the appropriate form (ATF |
| - Has not willfully withheld or failed to disclose required | | | | form 7), fee, photograph, and fingerprints. You can |
| information or made false statements in the application | | | | send the completed packet to BATFE at P.O. Box |
| - Has a premise in a business or home that is in a | | | | 2994, Atlanta, GA or call them 404-417-2750 with your |
| permanent structure so that you can conduct business | | | | questions. The BATFE has 60 days to approve or |
| You will also need to certify that your business will be | | | | reject your federal firearm license application. |
| following all state and local laws and you will not | | | | In dealing with any government entity, it is always wise |
| conduct business until this occurs. In addition you will | | | | to do your homework and know what they require in |
| also need to notify law enforcement that you are | | | | advance. You want to prevent your application from |
| applying for an ffl liscense. | | | | being delayed or denied unnecessarily. |