Are ffls required to mail the form 4
In the United States, Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) are required to submit Form 4, also known as the Application for Tax Paid Transfer and Registration of Firearm, to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) for certain types of firearms transactions.
Here are the specific scenarios where an FFL is required to mail the Form 4:
- Tax-paid transfer of a National Firearms Act (NFA) firearm: When an FFL transfers an NFA firearm, such as a silencer, short-barreled rifle, or short-barreled shotgun, to a customer, they must submit a Form 4 to the ATF. The FFL must also collect the applicable transfer tax and submit it with the form.
- Tax-paid transfer of a Title II firearm: When an FFL transfers a Title II firearm, such as a machine gun or a firearm with a special feature, to a customer, they must submit a Form 4 to the ATF. The FFL must also collect the applicable transfer tax and submit it with the form.
- Registration of a firearm: When an FFL registers a firearm with the ATF, they must submit a Form 4 to the agency. This includes registering a firearm that was previously transferred to the FFL or one that was manufactured by the FFL.
FFLs must mail the completed Form 4 to the ATF's National Firearms Act Branch (NFAB) at the following address:
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives National Firearms Act Branch 244 Needy Road Martinsburg, WV 25405
FFLs must ensure that the Form 4 is properly completed, signed, and notarized before submitting it to the ATF. Failure to comply with these requirements can result in penalties, fines, and even criminal charges.
It's important to note that FFLs are also required to maintain accurate records of all firearms transactions, including Form 4 submissions, in accordance with ATF regulations.