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Who is authorized to maintain computerized acquisition and disposition records?
Who is authorized to maintain computerized acquisition and disposition records?
What is the purpose of ATF Form 6?
What is the purpose of ATF Form 6?
Who may lawfully import firearms into the United States on an occasional basis?
Who may lawfully import firearms into the United States on an occasional basis?
What is the purpose of ATF Form 4473?
What is the purpose of ATF Form 4473?
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What is the purpose of the four questions asked by the Imports Branch when processing a Form 6 permit application?
What is the purpose of the four questions asked by the Imports Branch when processing a Form 6 permit application?
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What is the final step in the importation process?
What is the final step in the importation process?
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What is the purpose of ATF Form 4587?
What is the purpose of ATF Form 4587?
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What is the purpose of TTB Form 5300.26?
What is the purpose of TTB Form 5300.26?
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What is the primary purpose of an ATF Form 6?
What is the primary purpose of an ATF Form 6?
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Who has jurisdiction over the permanent importation of U.S. Munitions Import List Articles into the United States?
Who has jurisdiction over the permanent importation of U.S. Munitions Import List Articles into the United States?
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How long is an approved ATF Form 6 valid for?
How long is an approved ATF Form 6 valid for?
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What is the purpose of ATF Form 6?
What is the purpose of ATF Form 6?
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Who may lawfully import firearms on an occasional basis?
Who may lawfully import firearms on an occasional basis?
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What happens to an approved ATF Form 6 if it is subsequently denied, revoked, or suspended?
What happens to an approved ATF Form 6 if it is subsequently denied, revoked, or suspended?
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What is one of the exceptions to the importation of firearms?
What is one of the exceptions to the importation of firearms?
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What is the purpose of ATF Form 6A?
What is the purpose of ATF Form 6A?
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Who completes Section I of ATF Form 6A?
Who completes Section I of ATF Form 6A?
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What is the role of the ATF Firearms Technology Industry Services Branch (FTISB)?
What is the role of the ATF Firearms Technology Industry Services Branch (FTISB)?
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What is the requirement for handguns to be imported into the United States?
What is the requirement for handguns to be imported into the United States?
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What is the purpose of ATF Ruling 2016-4?
What is the purpose of ATF Ruling 2016-4?
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Who completes and submits the ATF Form 6?
Who completes and submits the ATF Form 6?
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What is required to be marked on the receiver/frame of an imported firearm?
What is required to be marked on the receiver/frame of an imported firearm?
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What is one of the questions asked by the ATF Firearms and Explosives Imports Branch (FEIB) when processing the Form 6?
What is one of the questions asked by the ATF Firearms and Explosives Imports Branch (FEIB) when processing the Form 6?
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What is required to be kept by licensed importers under 27 CFR 478.122?
What is required to be kept by licensed importers under 27 CFR 478.122?
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How long must licensed importers retain their records of importation and acquisition?
How long must licensed importers retain their records of importation and acquisition?
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What is the purpose of Final Rule 2021R-05F?
What is the purpose of Final Rule 2021R-05F?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Importer of Firearms
- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has jurisdiction over the permanent importation of U.S. Munitions Import List Articles into the United States.
Who may lawfully import firearms?
- Licensed importers (Type 08/11)
- Other Federal firearms licensees (FFL) on an occasional basis
- A member of the United States Armed Forces returning to the United States from overseas duty within 60 days of return
- Other exceptions: imports for governmental entities; foreign military or governmental personnel on official assignment; previously exported items being returned to the United States by the original exporter
The Import Process
- Licensee completes and submits ATF Form 6 (Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition, and Implements of War) to FEIB
- FEIB asks four questions when processing a Form 6 permit application:
- Who is the importer?
- What is being imported?
- Where is it coming from and where was it manufactured?
- Why is it being imported?
- ATF Form 6 is approved or denied by FEIB
- Approved Form 6 is returned to the importer along with two blank copies of ATF Form 6A (Release and Receipt of Imported Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of War)
Import Permit
- The approved Form 6 constitutes the import permit
- The import permit is valid for a period of 24 months from the approval date or until the quantity authorized is imported, whichever comes first
- Approved Forms 6 may be subsequently denied, revoked, or suspended by ATF
Importing Firearms
- The importer completes Section I of both ATF Forms 6A
- The importer presents CBP with the approved ATF Form 6 and one copy of ATF Form 6A or submits it electronically
- CBP conducts a physical inspection of the firearms shipment
- If CBP is satisfied that the shipment is authorized by ATF, they sign Section II of Form 6A and forward it directly to FEIB
- Within 15 days of release of the firearms from CBP custody, the importer must complete Section III of the second ATF Form 6A and forward it directly to FEIB
Required Records
- Licensed importers are required to maintain permanent records of the importation or other acquisition of firearms, including Forms 6 and 6A
- Records must include:
- Serial Number (on receiver/frame)
- Importer Name (on receiver/frame)
- Importer City and State or abbreviated FFL number (first three and last five digits with no dashes) as a serial number prefix, followed by a hyphen, then the assigned unique identification number (on receiver/frame)
- Model (if any), Caliber/Gauge, Name of Foreign Manufacturer, Country of Manufacture
- Acquisition and Disposition Record
- Name of Importer, Name of Manufacturer, and if PMF
- Type, Model (if any), Caliber/Gauge, Country of Manufacture, Serial Number
- Date of Import or Acquisition and if acquired, Name and Address or Name and FFL Number of Licensee
- Date of Disposition, Name and Address or Name and FFL Number of Licensee or Form 4473 transaction number
Other Requirements
- ATF Form 4587 (Application to Register as an Importer of U.S. Munitions List Articles) must be completed in duplicate and filed with FEIB
- Licensed importers must register for up to 5 years
- The approved application is returned to the licensee and serves as proof of registration
- TTB Form 5300.26 (Federal Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax Return) must be filed with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)
- ATF Form 4473 (Firearms Transaction Record) must be maintained if the importer makes sales/transfers to non-licensees
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This lesson covers the processes and procedures of importing firearms into the United States, including the roles of the ATF and relevant laws and regulations.
