Are there ffls required to mail the form 4

In the United States, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) requires that Form 4 applications for tax-exempt transfer of a National Firearms Act (NFA) item, such as a silencer, short-barreled rifle, or machine gun, be submitted through a Federal Firearms License (FFL) holder.

Here's the process:

  1. The buyer or transferee (you) must find an FFL holder who is willing to submit the Form 4 application on your behalf. This can be a local gun shop, a firearms dealer, or an NFA dealer.
  2. The FFL holder will prepare the Form 4 application, which includes information about the NFA item, the buyer, and the transfer.
  3. The FFL holder will submit the Form 4 application to the ATF, along with the required fee (currently $200) and a copy of the NFA item's manufacturer's certificate of origin.
  4. The ATF will review the application and conduct a background check on the buyer.
  5. If the application is approved, the ATF will issue a tax stamp, which is a unique serial number assigned to the NFA item.
  6. Once the tax stamp is received, the FFL holder will transfer the NFA item to the buyer.

It's important to note that the FFL holder is responsible for ensuring that the Form 4 application is complete and accurate, and that the buyer is eligible to possess the NFA item. The FFL holder may also charge a fee for their services, which can vary depending on their policies and the complexity of the transfer.

In summary, while there is no specific requirement for an FFL to mail the Form 4, it is a requirement that the application be submitted through an FFL holder, who will prepare and submit the application on behalf of the buyer.