Recourse through ATF

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I believe I have been burned by a class 3 dealer on a purchase. It has been one year since we started my transaction and he comes up with a new story every week as to why it is not complete yet. I have asked for my money back and have not heard from him since. I have checked and he still holds his license. My question is can the ATF bring heat down on his head in any way? The amount of money isn't worth legal action on my part, however I would not want this to happen to someone else. Does anyone know where I can go from here? Any help is greatly appreicated. Thank you.
 
I'm surprised that the amounts of money involved in a Class III transfer aren't worth your pursuing legally. Unless we're talking a cheap can.
 
You are correct it is for a .22 can and a 9mm can. I'm not rich but $700 isn't worth court costs.
 
Fortunately for you, ATF has virtually unlimited time and $ to spend hounding this guy (your tax $'s at work). If you fee you are on FIRM ground here, go ahead and contact them.
 
If the situation truly is as you've described, and he's been stalling you for this long, I have to agree with the rest - call down the thunder.

I'm generally of the mind that the ATF should be disbanded, but in some cases, they can be pretty useful. Before you make the call though, may I suggest something? Go to his shop, and lay it on the line - either he completes the transaction and lets you go on your way, or you call the ATF. If he still tries to blow smoke, dial the feds right there in his shop.

Sometimes people need to be shown that they're not dealing with a pushover to actually get things done.

Have you tried to contact the suppressor manufacturer? If I were them, I'd be very interested to know that such a person is out there, playing games with the NFA process (and possibly their products).

Hope everything turns out alright - keep us updated, eh?
 
Thanks for the advice. I got word today that my cans "just came in". I did not have to call ATF (I really did not want to involve them). It is amazing how fast this problem resolved itself with the help of a little information. The guy even gave me the cans at cost "for being so patient". I will not deal with him again, and in going through this I found two class 3 dealers that are much more professional.
 
I am glad the situation was resolved. But, no, ATF is not the Better Business Bureau. Unless you are going to report the dealer for a violation of the GCA, they are not interested and will not get involved.

Such disputes are settled by civil action unless you can get the authorities involved in a case of fraud. And with fraud case involving billions of dollars on their plates, a case involving a few hundred is not going to get anyone a prosecutor's office very interested. Not the way it should be, but the way it is.

Jim
 
Jim is correct, this is a civil matter that has nothing to due with ATF's regulation of his business license.
 
I'd rather eat glass than call the ATF. I don't care if somebody was doing me wrong. I couldn't bring myself to summon Satan even on a cheating wife.
 
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