How to Obtain a Federal Firearms License in Pennsylvania
A Federal Firearms License (FFL) allows you to sell or manufacture firearms within a state or sell firearms across state lines. The FFL is regulated by the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF). The ATF issues licenses according to strict requirements. When you apply for an FFL, you are subject to a background check and a waiting period before obtaining the license.
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Determine if you meet the minimum requirements for applying for a Federal Firearms License as outlined by the ATF. You must be 21 years of age. You must not have been convicted of a crime, be a fugitive, be an illegal alien, be mentally ill, have a discharge other than honorable from the U.S. military or have a restraining order against you. You must also have a place suitable for conducting business.
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Review Pennsylvania's firearm laws to determine whether or not you can operate your business in compliance with state and local laws.
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Decide which type of FFL you need. Different types of Federal Firearms Licenses are available, depending on the type of firearm and the scope of your proposed business. Review them on the ATF site before you begin preparing your application.
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Visit the website of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to download the application, ATF F 5310.12 (Form 7)---Application for Federal Firearm License (FFL).
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Fill out the application, ensuring that you make no false or misleading statements and that you complete all sections. Missing information can delay an application.
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Send the application with the application fee to the address on the form. It takes approximately 60 days for a complete review of a new application by the ATF.
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Be prepared to be interviewed by a local ATF agent. A personal interview is a requirement for the license.
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Ensure that your place of business is suitable for the purpose that you have proposed (it will be examined) and that you have all papers and documentation that the ATF might require.
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