Reporting to ATF

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danprkr

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I know that there are some laws about getting reported to ATF if you buy multiples in some cases. What are they exactly? Or, where can I go look at the law for myself. I've tried looking it up on the ATF site, but am having trouble finding it.

Thanks
 
I looked at that form. What a fishing hook, line, and sinker! And what's with that Box #15? What are you supposed to put in there?

A. Looked like a gang-banger?

B. Wore a Muslim head scarf?

C. Kept making the Sign of the Cross?

D. Had a Menorah printed on his t-shirt?

E. Kept looking over his shoulder?

F. Had half a dozen "friends" with him?

G. Looked glassy-eyed and all stern looking?

H. Kept making snarky anti-government complaints?

I. Quick! Come get this guy! ?

J. Any or all of the above?​

For my next multi-gun purchase, I think I'll wear some prison fatigues, or maybe a Gillie suit. What do you all think would be appropriate attire?

Woody
 
Thanks, I knew there was something, but not what. I'd really like to look at the law on this. Anyone know the pertinent section etc?
 
27 CFR 478.126a:

http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/tex...iv8&view=text&node=27:3.0.1.2.3.8.1.9&idno=27

§ 478.126a Reporting multiple sales or other disposition of pistols and revolvers.

Each licensee shall prepare a report of multiple sales or other disposition whenever the licensee sells or otherwise disposes of, at one time or during any five consecutive business days, two or more pistols, or revolvers, or any combination of pistols and revolvers totaling two or more, to an unlicensed person: Provided, That a report need not be made where pistols or revolvers, or any combination thereof, are returned to the same person from whom they were received. The report shall be prepared on Form 3310.4, Report of Multiple Sale or Other Disposition of Pistols and Revolvers. Not later than the close of business on the day that the multiple sale or other disposition occurs, the licensee shall forward two copies of Form 3310.4 to the ATF office specified thereon and one copy to the State police or to the local law enforcement agency in which the sale or other disposition took place. Where the State or local law enforcement officials have notified the licensee that a particular official has been designated to receive Forms 3310.4, the licensee shall forward such forms to that designated official. The licensee shall retain one copy of Form 3310.4 and attach it to the firearms transaction record, Form 4473, executed upon delivery of the pistols or revolvers.

Example. 1. A licensee sells a pistol and revolver in a single transaction to an unlicensed person. This is a multiple sale and must be reported not later than the close of business on the date of the transaction.

Example. 2. A licensee sells a pistol on Monday and sells a revolver on the following Friday to the same unlicensed person. This is a multiple sale and must be reported not later than the close of business on Friday. If the licensee sells the same unlicensed person another pistol or revolver on the following Monday, this would constitute an additional multiple sale and must also be reported.

Example 3. A licensee maintaining business hours on Monday through Saturday sells a revolver to an unlicensed person on Monday and sells another revolver to the same person on the following Saturday. This does not constitute a multiple sale and need not be reported since the sales did not occur during five consecutive business days.
 
Strictly 2 handguns or more within a 5 day business day period from one FFL. FFL must send ATF the report the same business day with a copy to CLEO and another retained.

This is one of the biggest violation ATF turns up on inspections. And in a busy shop I can see why.
Those reports are put into a permanent database, btw.
 
As it has been explained to me the 5 business period does not include either Saturday, Sunday or any holiday.
 
Not so.
It depends on the store's business hours. If the store is open 7 days a week then it is any 5 day period therein. If it is closed Sat and Sun then Fri to Mon counts as 2 days.
 
As it has been explained to me the 5 business period does not include either Saturday, Sunday or any holiday.
I think you are confusing the definition of 'Business Day' for the purpose of waiting periods. That one is defined as when State offices are open, which is usually not on weekends or holidays. For multiple handgun purchases, it is the gun shop's hours of operation.
 
Yes I am. When I got into this FFL thing last Sept ATF didn't tell me anything about a PDF fill in form 3310 ... they -did- however send me a bunch of paper ones. I've only had to do three in that time.

Ahhh....bobelk99 took your original statement the same way that I did, that you weren't using any form at all, that you were just handwriting a note to the ATF and local CLEO... :D
 
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