Form ATF F 7 (5310.12) ATF F 7 (5310.12) Application for Firearms License

Application for Federal Firearms License

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Application for Federal Firearms License

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OMB No. 1140-0018

U.S. Department of Justice
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Application for Federal Firearms License

For ATF Use Only
1. Name of Owner or Corporation (If partnership, include name of each partner)
2. Trade or Business Name, if any

3. Employer Identification Number (EIN#) or
Social Security Number (SSN is Voluntary)

4. Name of County in Which
Business is Located

5. Business Address (RFD or street number, city, State, and ZIP 6. Mailing Address (If different from address in item #5)
code) (NOTE: The business address CANNOT be a P.O. Box.)

7. Contact Numbers (Include Area Code)
Business Phone

Fax Number

Cell Phone

24 Hour Emergency # (If different)

8. Applicant's Business is (Select one)
Individually Owned

A Partnership

A Corporation

Other (Specify)

9. Describe Specific Activity Applicant is Engaged in, or Intends to Engage in, Which Requires a Federal
Firearms License. (Sale of ammunition alone does not require a license.)

10. Do You Intend to Engage in
Business as a Pawnbroker?
Yes
No

11. Application is Made For a License Under 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 as a: (Place an "X" in the appropriate box. Submit the fee noted next to the box with
the application. Licenses are issued for a 3-year period. See instruction #13 for payment information.)
Type

Description of License Type

Fee

Dealer (01), Including Pawnbroker (02), in Firearms Other Than Destructive Devices (Includes: Rifles, Shotguns, Pistols,
Revolvers, Gunsmith activities and National Firearms Act (NFA) Weapons)

$200

Manufacturer of Ammunition for Firearms Other Than Ammunition for Destructive Devices or Armor Piercing Ammunition

$30

Manufacturer of Firearms Other Than Destructive Devices

$150

Importer of Firearms Other Than Destructive Devices or Ammunition for Firearms Other Than Destructive Devices, or
Ammunition Other Than Armor Piercing Ammunition (NOTE: Importer of handguns and rifles, see instruction #8.)

$150

Dealer in Destructive Devices

$3000

Manufacturer of Destructive Devices, Ammunition for Destructive Devices or Armor Piercing Ammunition

$3000

Importer of Destructive Devices, Ammunition for Destructive Devices or Armor Piercing Ammunition (See instruction #8)

$3000

01/02

Total Fees $
12. Method of Payment (Check one)
Cashier's Check or
Check (Enclosed)
Money Order (Enclosed)
Credit/Debit Card Number (No dashes)

American
Express
Name as Printed on Your Credit/Debit Card

Visa

Mastercard

Discover

Diners Club

Expiration Date (Month & year)

Address:
Credit/Debit Card
Billing Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code:

Please Complete to Ensure Payment is Credited to the Correct Application:
I am Paying the Application Fee for the Following Person, Corporation, or Partnership:

Total Application Fees:
$

I Authorize ATF to Charge my Credit/Debit Card the Above Amount.
Signature of Cardholder
Date
Your credit/debit card will be charged the above stated amount upon receipt of your application. The charge will be reflected on your credit/debit card
statement. In the event a license/permit is NOT issued, the above amount will be credited to the credit/debit card noted above.
Copy 1 - ATF Copy

ATF E-Form 7 (5310.12)
Revised May 2005

13. Hours of Operation of Applicant's Business (Must be completed)
Time

Sun

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

14. Is Applicant Presently Engaged in a Business
Requiring a Federal Firearms License? (If "Yes,"
answer 14a.)

Open

Yes

14a. Present Federal Firearms License Number

Close
15. If You Have Served in the Armed Forces, Provide
the Service Serial Number and Military Branch.

Service Serial Number

16. Applicant's Business Premises Are
Owned

Leased/Rented

Military Branch
17. Indicate Type of Business Premises

Military

Zoned
Commercial:

IF RENTED OR LEASED, PLEASE PROVIDE THE NAME, ADDRESS, AND
TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE PROPERTY OWNER.
Name and Address of Property Owner (If applicable)

Zoned
Residential:

Store Front

Single Family Dwelling

Office

Condominium/Apartment

Rod & Gun Club

Hotel/Motel

Military Base

Public Housing

Other (Specify)
Telephone Number of Property Owner (If applicable)
18. Do You Intend To Make a Profit from Your Business?
No (If no, do not submit application)

Yes

18a. Do You Intend To Sell Firearms Only at Gun Shows?
Yes (If yes, do not submit application)

IF THE PREMISES ARE LOCATED ON A MILITARY
INSTALLATION, ATTACH A COPY OF WRITTEN
AUTHORIZATION FROM THE BASE COMMANDER TO
CONDUCT A FIREARMS BUSINESS ON THE MILITARY
INSTALLATION.
19. Do You Intend to Use Your License Only to Acquire Personal
Firearms?
Yes (If yes, do not submit application.)
No

If Business was Obtained From Someone Else, Provide the Following Information.
20. Name of Previous Business

21. Federal Firearms License Number

22. Provide the Information Required for Each Individual Owner, Partner, and Other Responsible Persons in the Business. See Instruction #10 for
Responsible Person Definition. If a Female, List Any Given, Married, and Maiden Names, e.g., "Mary Alice (Smith) Jones," Not "Mrs. John
Jones." (If additional space is needed, use a separate sheet.) Each Responsible Person Must Complete All Information in this Section.

Full Name

Country of
Place of
Citizenship
Position and
Home Address
Birth
List more than one,
Social Security
Number
if applicable.
Please provide
(City,
Nonimmigrant
(Social Security every address you
State, or
Number is
have had in the aliens must complete
Foreign
all information in
Voluntary)
last 5 years.
Country)
item #23.

Date of
Birth

Race and Ethnicity
(Please check one
or more boxes)

Sex

Residence
Telephone
No.

American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific
Islander
White
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific
Islander
White

Copy 1 - ATF Copy

ATF E-Form 7 (5310.12)
Revised May 2005

Full Name

Country of
Citizenship
Position and
Home Address
Place of
List more than one,
Social Security
Birth
Number
if applicable.
Please provide
(Social Security every address you Nonimmigrant aliens (City, State,
must complete all or Foreign
Number is
have had in the
information in item Country)
Voluntary)
last 5 years.
#23.

Date of
Birth

Race and Ethnicity
(Please check one
or more boxes)

Sex

Residence
Telephone
No.

23. Nonimmigrant Alien Certification of Compliance With 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(5)(B). If additional space is needed, use a separate sheet.
18 U.S.C. 922(g)(5)(B) generally makes it unlawful for any nonimmigrant alien to ship or transport in interstate or foreign commerce, or possess in or
affecting commerce, any firearms or ammunition; or to receive any firearms or ammunition which have been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign
commerce. All nonimmigrant aliens listed in item 22 must complete the following information certifying compliance with 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(5)(B).
A. Name of Person Certifying Compliance

Last:

First:

Middle Initial:

B. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Issued Alien Number or Admission Number (Previously INS Number):
C. Are you in possession of a valid hunting license or permit lawfully issued in the United States?

Yes

1. If you answered "NO," you likely cannot lawfully possess a firearm and therefore cannot be a Federal firearms licensee.
2. If you answered "YES," complete the following information, and attach a copy of the license or permit to the application.

Hunting License or Permit Number, if any

State of Issuance

Expiration Date, if any

Give Full Details on a Separate Sheet for All "Yes" Answers in Items 24 and 25.

Yes

24. Has Applicant A. Held a Federal Firearms License?
or any Person B. Been Denied a Federal Firearms License?
Referred to in
Item 22 Above: C. Been an Officer in a Corporation Holding a Federal Firearms License?
D. Been an Employee of a Federal Firearms Licensee?
E. Had a Federal Firearms License Revoked?
25. Is Applicant or A. Charged by Information or Under Indictment in any Court for a Felony, or any Other Crime for Which the
any Person
Judge Could Imprison You for More Than One Year?¹
Named in Item B. A Fugitive from Justice?
22 Above:
C. An Alien Who is Illegally or Unlawfully in the United States?
D. Under 21 Years of Age?
E. An Unlawful User of, or Addicted to, Marijuana, or any Depressant, Stimulant or Narcotic Drug, or any
other Controlled Substance?
F. Subject to a Court Order Restraining Him/Her from Harassing, Stalking, or Threatening his/her child or an
Intimate Partner or Child or Such Partner?

Copy 1 - ATF Copy

ATF E-Form 7 (5310.12)
Revised May 2005

Give Full Details on a Separate Sheet for All "Yes" Answers in Item 26.

Yes

26. Has Applicant A. Been Convicted in any Court of a Felony, or any other crime for which the Judge Could Have Imprisoned
You for More Than One Year, Even if You Received a Shorter Sentence, Including Probation?²
or any Person
Named in Item B. Been Discharged from the Armed Forces Under Dishonorable Conditions?
22 Ever:
C. Been Adjudicated as a Mental Defective, Which Includes Having Been Adjudicated Incompetent to
Manage Your Own Affairs, or Been Committed to any Mental Institution?
D. Renounced United States Citizenship?
E. Been Convicted in any Court of a Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence? (See definition #3)
¹ "Information" is a formal accusation of crime made by a prosecuting attorney, as distinguished from an indictment presented by a grand jury.
² You may answer NO if (a) you have been pardoned for the crime or (b) the conviction has been expunged or set aside or (c) your civil rights have been
restored AND you are not prohibited from possessing or receiving any firearms under the law where the conviction occurred.
27. Applicant Certification (Please read and initial each box)
The business to be conducted under the Federal Firearms License is not prohibited by State or local law at the premises shown in
item 5. This includes compliance with zoning ordinances.
Within 30 days after the application is approved, the business will comply with the requirements of State and local law applicable to
the conduct of business.
Business will not be conducted under the license until the requirements of State and local law applicable to the business have been
met.
A completed copy of this form has been sent (mailed or delivered) to the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the locality in which the
premises is located. (See instruction #5.)
As required by 18 U.S.C. 923 (d)(1)(G), I certify that secure gun storage or safety devices will be available at any place in which
firearms are sold under this Federal Firearms License to persons who are not licensees.
Name of Chief Law Enforcement Officer (CLEO)
CLEO's Address (Include no., street, city, county, State, and ZIP Code)
28. Certification: Under the penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 924, I declare that I have
examined this application and the documents submitted in support thereof, and to the
best of my knowledge and belief, they are true, correct and complete. This signature,
when presented by a duly authorized representative of the Department of Justice, will
constitute consent and authority for the appropriate Department of Justice
representative to examine and obtain copies and abstracts of records and to receive
statements and information regarding the background of all responsible persons.
Specifically, I hereby authorize the release of the following data or records to ATF:
Military information/records, medical information/records, police and criminal records.
Sign
Here

Attach
2X2
Photograph(s)
Here
(See Instruction #10)

Title
Date
For ATF Use Only
Reasons for Denial of Application

29. Application is
Approved

Denied

Signature of Licensing Official

Date

Information for the Chief Law Enforcement Officer
This form provides notification of a person's intent to apply for a Federal firearms license. It requires no action on your part. However, should you have
information that may disqualify the person from obtaining a Federal firearms license, please contact the Federal Firearms Licensing Center at
1-866-662-2750. A "Yes" answer to items #24, #25, and #26 could disqualify a person for a license. Also, ATF may not issue a license if the business
would be in violation of State or local law.

Copy 1 - ATF Copy

ATF E-Form 7 (5310.12)
Revised May 2005

OMB No. 1140-0018

U.S. Department of Justice
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Application for Federal Firearms License

For ATF Use Only
1. Name of Owner or Corporation (If partnership, include name of each partner)
2. Trade or Business Name, if any

3. Employer Identification Number (EIN#) or
Social Security Number (SSN is Voluntary)

4. Name of County in Which
Business is Located

5. Business Address (RFD or street number, city, State, and ZIP 6. Mailing Address (If different from address in item #5)
code) (NOTE: The business address CANNOT be a P.O. Box.)

7. Contact Numbers (Include Area Code)
Business Phone

Fax Number

Cell Phone

24 Hour Emergency # (If different)

8. Applicant's Business is (Select one)
Individually Owned

A Partnership

A Corporation

Other (Specify)

9. Describe Specific Activity Applicant is Engaged in, or Intends to Engage in, Which Requires a Federal
Firearms License. (Sale of ammunition alone does not require a license.)

10. Do You Intend to Engage in
Business as a Pawnbroker?
Yes
No

Description of License Type

Fee

Dealer (01), Including Pawnbroker (02), in Firearms Other Than Destructive Devices (Includes: Rifles, Shotguns, Pistols,
Revolvers, Gunsmith activities and National Firearms Act (NFA) Weapons)

$200

Manufacturer of Ammunition for Firearms Other Than Ammunition for Destructive Devices or Armor Piercing Ammunition

$30

Manufacturer of Firearms Other Than Destructive Devices

$150

Dealer in Destructive Devices

$3000

Manufacturer of Destructive Devices, Ammunition for Destructive Devices or Armor Piercing Ammunition

$3000

Importer of Destructive Devices, Ammunition for Destructive Devices or Armor Piercing Ammunition (See instruction #8)

$3000

01/02

Total Fees $

Copy 2 - ATF Copy

ATF E-Form 7 (5310.12)
Revised May 2005

13. Hours of Operation of Applicant's Business (Must be completed)
Time

Sun

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

14. Is Applicant Presently Engaged in a Business
Requiring a Federal Firearms License? (If "Yes,"
answer 14a.)

Open

Yes

14a. Present Federal Firearms License Number

Close
15. If You Have Served in the Armed Forces, Provide
the Service Serial Number and Military Branch.

Service Serial Number

16. Applicant's Business Premises Are
Owned

Leased/Rented

Military Branch
17. Indicate Type of Business Premises

Military

Zoned
Commercial:

IF RENTED OR LEASED, PLEASE PROVIDE THE NAME, ADDRESS, AND
TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE PROPERTY OWNER.
Name and Address of Property Owner (If applicable)

Zoned
Residential:

Store Front

Single Family Dwelling

Office

Condominium/Apartment

Rod & Gun Club

Hotel/Motel

Military Base

Public Housing

Other (Specify)
Telephone Number of Property Owner (If applicable)
18. Do You Intend To Make a Profit from Your Business?
No (If no, do not submit application)

Yes

18a. Do You Intend To Sell Firearms Only at Gun Shows?
Yes (If yes, do not submit application)

If Business was Obtained From Someone Else, Provide the Following Information.
20. Name of Previous Business

21. Federal Firearms License Number

Full Name

Country of
Place of
Position and
Home Address
Citizenship
Birth
Social Security
List more than one,
Number
Please provide
if applicable.
(City,
(Social Security every address you
Nonimmigrant
State, or
Number is
have had in the aliens must complete
Foreign
Voluntary)
last 5 years.
all information in
Country)
item #23.

Date of
Birth

Race and Ethnicity
(Please check one
or more boxes)

Sex

Residence
Telephone
No.

Copy 2 - ATF Copy

ATF E-Form 7 (5310.12)
Revised May 2005

Full Name

Date of
Birth

Race and Ethnicity
(Please check one
or more boxes)

Sex

Residence
Telephone
No.

Last:

First:

Middle Initial:

Yes

Hunting License or Permit Number, if any

State of Issuance

Expiration Date, if any

Give Full Details on a Separate Sheet for All "Yes" Answers in Items 24 and 25.

Yes

Copy 2 - ATF Copy

ATF E-Form 7 (5310.12)
Revised May 2005

Give Full Details on a Separate Sheet for All "Yes" Answers in Item 26.

Yes

26. Has Applicant A. Been Convicted in any Court of a Felony, or any other crime for which the Judge Could Have Imprisoned
You for More Than One Year, Even if You Received a Shorter Sentence, Including Probation?²
or any Person
Named in Item B. Been Discharged from the Armed Forces Under Dishonorable Conditions?
22 Ever:
C. Been Adjudicated as a Mental Defective, Which Includes Having Been Adjudicated Incompetent to
Manage Your Own Affairs, or Been Committed to any Mental Institution?
D. Renounced United States Citizenship?
E. Been Convicted in any Court of a Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence? (See definition #3)
¹ "Information" is a formal accusation of crime made by a prosecuting attorney, as distinguished from an indictment presented by a grand jury.
² You may answer NO if (a) you have been pardoned for the crime or (b) the conviction has been expunged or set aside or (c) your civil rights have been
restored AND you are not prohibited from possessing or receiving any firearms under the law where the conviction occurred.
27. Applicant Certification (Please read and initial each box)
The business to be conducted under the Federal Firearms License is not prohibited by State or local law at the premises shown in
item 5. This includes compliance with zoning ordinances.
Within 30 days after the application is approved, the business will comply with the requirements of State and local law applicable to
the conduct of business.
Business will not be conducted under the license until the requirements of State and local law applicable to the business have been
met.
A completed copy of this form has been sent (mailed or delivered) to the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the locality in which the
premises is located. (See instruction #5.)
As required by 18 U.S.C. 923 (d)(1)(G), I certify that secure gun storage or safety devices will be available at any place in which
firearms are sold under this Federal Firearms License to persons who are not licensees.
Name of Chief Law Enforcement Officer (CLEO)
CLEO's Address (Include no., street, city, county, State, and ZIP Code)
28. Certification: Under the penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 924, I declare that I have examined
this application and the documents submitted in support thereof, and to the best of my
knowledge and belief, they are true, correct and complete. This signature, when presented
by a duly authorized representative of the Department of Justice, will constitute consent
and authority for the appropriate Department of Justice representative to examine and
obtain copies and abstracts of records and to receive statements and information regarding
the background of all responsible persons. Specifically, I hereby authorize the release of
the following data or records to ATF: Military information/records, medical
information/records, police and criminal records.
Sign
Here

Attach
2X2
Photograph(s)
Here
(See Instruction #10)

Title
Date
For ATF Use Only
Reasons for Denial of Application

29. Application is
Approved

Denied

Signature of Licensing Official

Date

Copy 2 - ATF Copy

ATF E-Form 7 (5310.12)
Revised May 2005

OMB No. 1140-0018

U.S. Department of Justice
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Application for Federal Firearms License

For ATF Use Only
1. Name of Owner or Corporation (If partnership, include name of each partner)
2. Trade or Business Name, if any

3. Employer Identification Number (EIN#) or
Social Security Number (SSN is Voluntary)

4. Name of County in Which
Business is Located

5. Business Address (RFD or street number, city, State, and ZIP 6. Mailing Address (If different from address in item #5)
code) (NOTE: The business address CANNOT be a P.O. Box.)

7. Contact Numbers (Include Area Code)
Business Phone

Fax Number

Cell Phone

24 Hour Emergency # (If different)

8. Applicant's Business is (Select one)
Individually Owned

A Partnership

A Corporation

Other (Specify)

9. Describe Specific Activity Applicant is Engaged in, or Intends to Engage in, Which Requires a Federal
Firearms License. (Sale of ammunition alone does not require a license.)

10. Do You Intend to Engage in
Business as a Pawnbroker?
Yes
No

Description of License Type

Fee

Dealer (01), Including Pawnbroker (02), in Firearms Other Than Destructive Devices (Includes: Rifles, Shotguns, Pistols,
Revolvers, Gunsmith activities and National Firearms Act (NFA) Weapons)

$200

Manufacturer of Ammunition for Firearms Other Than Ammunition for Destructive Devices or Armor Piercing Ammunition

$30

Manufacturer of Firearms Other Than Destructive Devices

$150

Dealer in Destructive Devices

$3000

Manufacturer of Destructive Devices, Ammunition for Destructive Devices or Armor Piercing Ammunition

$3000

Importer of Destructive Devices, Ammunition for Destructive Devices or Armor Piercing Ammunition (See instruction #8)

$3000

Total Fees $

Copy 3 - CLEO Copy

ATF E-Form 7 (5310.12)
Revised May 2005

13. Hours of Operation of Applicant's Business (Must be completed)
Time

Sun

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

14. Is Applicant Presently Engaged in a Business
Requiring a Federal Firearms License? (If "Yes,"
answer 14a.)

Open

Yes

14a. Present Federal Firearms License Number

Close
15. If You Have Served in the Armed Forces, Provide
the Service Serial Number and Military Branch.

Service Serial Number

16. Applicant's Business Premises Are
Owned

Leased/Rented

Military Branch
17. Indicate Type of Business Premises

Military

Zoned
Commercial:

IF RENTED OR LEASED, PLEASE PROVIDE THE NAME, ADDRESS, AND
TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE PROPERTY OWNER.
Name and Address of Property Owner (If applicable)

Zoned
Residential:

Store Front

Single Family Dwelling

Office

Condominium/Apartment

Rod & Gun Club

Hotel/Motel

Military Base

Public Housing

Other (Specify)
Telephone Number of Property Owner (If applicable)
18. Do You Intend To Make a Profit from Your Business?
No (If no, do not submit application)

Yes

18a. Do You Intend To Sell Firearms Only at Gun Shows?
Yes (If yes, do not submit application)

If Business was Obtained From Someone Else, Provide the Following Information.
20. Name of Previous Business

21. Federal Firearms License Number

Full Name

Date of
Birth

Race and Ethnicity
(Please check one
or more boxes)

Sex

Residence
Telephone
No.

Copy 3 - CLEO Copy

ATF E-Form 7 (5310.12)
Revised May 2005

Full Name

Date of
Birth

Race and Ethnicity
(Please check one
or more boxes)

Sex

Residence
Telephone
No.

Last:

First:

Middle Initial:

Yes

State of Issuance

Hunting License or Permit Number, if any

Expiration Date, if any

Give Full Details on a Separate Sheet for All "Yes" Answers in Items 24 and 25.

Yes

Copy 3 - CLEO Copy

ATF E-Form 7 (5310.12)
Revised May 2005

Give Full Details on a Separate Sheet for All "Yes" Answers in Item 26.

Yes

26. Has Applicant A. Been Convicted in any Court of a Felony, or any other crime for which the Judge Could Have Imprisoned
You for More Than One Year, Even if You Received a Shorter Sentence, Including Probation?²
or any Person
Named in Item B. Been Discharged from the Armed Forces Under Dishonorable Conditions?
22 Ever:
C. Been Adjudicated as a Mental Defective, Which Includes Having Been Adjudicated Incompetent to
Manage Your Own Affairs, or Been Committed to any Mental Institution?
D. Renounced United States Citizenship?
E. Been Convicted in any Court of a Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence? (See definition #3)
¹ "Information" is a formal accusation of crime made by a prosecuting attorney, as distinguished from an indictment presented by a grand jury.
² You may answer NO if (a) you have been pardoned for the crime or (b) the conviction has been expunged or set aside or (c) your civil rights have been
restored AND you are not prohibited from possessing or receiving any firearms under the law where the conviction occurred.
27. Applicant Certification (Please read and initial each box)
The business to be conducted under the Federal Firearms License is not prohibited by State or local law at the premises shown in
item 5. This includes compliance with zoning ordinances.
Within 30 days after the application is approved, the business will comply with the requirements of State and local law applicable to
the conduct of business.
Business will not be conducted under the license until the requirements of State and local law applicable to the business have been
met.
A completed copy of this form has been sent (mailed or delivered) to the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the locality in which the
premises is located. (See instruction #5.)
As required by 18 U.S.C. 923 (d)(1)(G), I certify that secure gun storage or safety devices will be available at any place in which
firearms are sold under this Federal Firearms License to persons who are not licensees.
Name of Chief Law Enforcement Officer (CLEO)
CLEO's Address (Include no., street, city, county, State, and ZIP Code)
28. Certification: Under the penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 924, I declare that I have examined
this application and the documents submitted in support thereof, and to the best of my
knowledge and belief, they are true, correct and complete. This signature, when presented
by a duly authorized representative of the Department of Justice, will constitute consent
and authority for the appropriate Department of Justice representative to examine and
obtain copies and abstracts of records and to receive statements and information regarding
the background of all responsible persons. Specifically, I hereby authorize the release of
the following data or records to ATF: Military information/records, medical
information/records, police and criminal records.
Sign
Here

Attach
2X2
Photograph(s)
Here
(See Instruction #10)

Title
Date
For ATF Use Only
Reasons for Denial of Application

29. Application is
Approved

Denied

Signature of Licensing Official

Date

Copy 3 - CLEO Copy

ATF E-Form 7 (5310.12)
Revised May 2005

OMB No. 1140-0018

U.S. Department of Justice
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Application for Federal Firearms License

For ATF Use Only
1. Name of Owner or Corporation (If partnership, include name of each partner)
2. Trade or Business Name, if any

3. Employer Identification Number (EIN#) or
Social Security Number (SSN is Voluntary)

4. Name of County in Which
Business is Located

5. Business Address (RFD or street number, city, State, and ZIP 6. Mailing Address (If different from address in item #5)
code) (NOTE: The business address CANNOT be a P.O. Box.)

7. Contact Numbers (Include Area Code)
Business Phone

Fax Number

Cell Phone

24 Hour Emergency # (If different)

8. Applicant's Business is (Select one)
Individually Owned

A Partnership

A Corporation

Other (Specify)

9. Describe Specific Activity Applicant is Engaged in, or Intends to Engage in, Which Requires a Federal
Firearms License. (Sale of ammunition alone does not require a license.)

10. Do You Intend to Engage in
Business as a Pawnbroker?
Yes
No

Description of License Type

Fee

Dealer (01), Including Pawnbroker (02), in Firearms Other Than Destructive Devices (Includes: Rifles, Shotguns, Pistols,
Revolvers, Gunsmith activities and National Firearms Act (NFA) Weapons)

$200

Manufacturer of Ammunition for Firearms Other Than Ammunition for Destructive Devices or Armor Piercing Ammunition

$30

Manufacturer of Firearms Other Than Destructive Devices

$150

Dealer in Destructive Devices

$3000

Manufacturer of Destructive Devices, Ammunition for Destructive Devices or Armor Piercing Ammunition

$3000

Importer of Destructive Devices, Ammunition for Destructive Devices or Armor Piercing Ammunition (See instruction #8)

$3000

Total Fees $

Copy 4 - Applicant Copy

ATF E-Form 7 (5310.12)
Revised May 2005

13. Hours of Operation of Applicant's Business (Must be completed)
Time

Sun

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

14. Is Applicant Presently Engaged in a Business
Requiring a Federal Firearms License? (If "Yes,"
answer 14a.)

Open

Yes

14a. Present Federal Firearms License Number

Close
15. If You Have Served in the Armed Forces, Provide
the Service Serial Number and Military Branch.

Service Serial Number

16. Applicant's Business Premises Are
Owned

Leased/Rented

Military Branch
17. Indicate Type of Business Premises

Military

Zoned
Commercial:

IF RENTED OR LEASED, PLEASE PROVIDE THE NAME, ADDRESS, AND
TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE PROPERTY OWNER.
Name and Address of Property Owner (If applicable)

Zoned
Residential:

Store Front

Single Family Dwelling

Office

Condominium/Apartment

Rod & Gun Club

Hotel/Motel

Military Base

Public Housing

Other (Specify)
Telephone Number of Property Owner (If applicable)
18. Do You Intend To Make a Profit from Your Business?
No (If no, do not submit application)

Yes

18a. Do You Intend To Sell Firearms Only at Gun Shows?
Yes (If yes, do not submit application)

If Business was Obtained From Someone Else, Provide the Following Information.
20. Name of Previous Business

21. Federal Firearms License Number

Full Name

Date of
Birth

Race and Ethnicity
(Please check one
or more boxes)

Sex

Residence
Telephone
No.

Copy 4 - Applicant Copy

ATF E-Form 7 (5310.12)
Revised May 2005

Full Name

Date of
Birth

Race and Ethnicity
(Please check one
or more boxes)

Sex

Residence
Telephone
No.

Last:

First:

Middle Initial:

Yes

Hunting License or Permit Number, if any

State of Issuance

Expiration Date, if any

Give Full Details on a Separate Sheet for All "Yes" Answers in Items 24 and 25.

Yes

Copy 4 - Applicant Copy

ATF E-Form 7 (5310.12)
Revised May 2005

Give Full Details on a Separate Sheet for All "Yes" Answers in Item 26.

Yes

26. Has Applicant A. Been Convicted in any Court of a Felony, or any other crime for which the Judge Could Have Imprisoned
You for More Than One Year, Even if You Received a Shorter Sentence, Including Probation?²
or any Person
Named in Item B. Been Discharged from the Armed Forces Under Dishonorable Conditions?
22 Ever:
C. Been Adjudicated as a Mental Defective, Which Includes Having Been Adjudicated Incompetent to
Manage Your Own Affairs, or Been Committed to any Mental Institution?
D. Renounced United States Citizenship?
E. Been Convicted in any Court of a Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence? (See definition #3)
¹ "Information" is a formal accusation of crime made by a prosecuting attorney, as distinguished from an indictment presented by a grand jury.
² You may answer NO if (a) you have been pardoned for the crime or (b) the conviction has been expunged or set aside or (c) your civil rights have been
restored AND you are not prohibited from possessing or receiving any firearms under the law where the conviction occurred.
27. Applicant Certification (Please read and initial each box)
The business to be conducted under the Federal Firearms License is not prohibited by State or local law at the premises shown in
item 5. This includes compliance with zoning ordinances.
Within 30 days after the application is approved, the business will comply with the requirements of State and local law applicable to
the conduct of business.
Business will not be conducted under the license until the requirements of State and local law applicable to the business have been
met.
A completed copy of this form has been sent (mailed or delivered) to the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the locality in which the
premises is located. (See instruction #5.)
As required by 18 U.S.C. 923 (d)(1)(G), I certify that secure gun storage or safety devices will be available at any place in which
firearms are sold under this Federal Firearms License to persons who are not licensees.
Name of Chief Law Enforcement Officer (CLEO)
CLEO's Address (Include no., street, city, county, State, and ZIP Code)
28. Certification: Under the penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 924, I declare that I have examined
this application and the documents submitted in support thereof, and to the best of my
knowledge and belief, they are true, correct and complete. This signature, when presented
by a duly authorized representative of the Department of Justice, will constitute consent
and authority for the appropriate Department of Justice representative to examine and
obtain copies and abstracts of records and to receive statements and information regarding
the background of all responsible persons. Specifically, I hereby authorize the release of
the following data or records to ATF: Military information/records, medical
information/records, police and criminal records.
Sign
Here

Attach
2X2
Photograph(s)
Here
(See Instruction #10)

Title
Date
For ATF Use Only
Reasons for Denial of Application

29. Application is
Approved

Denied

Signature of Licensing Official

Date

Copy 4 - Applicant Copy

ATF E-Form 7 (5310.12)
Revised May 2005

Instruction Sheet For ATF Form 7 (5310.12)
(Detach this instruction sheet before submitting your application.)
1.

TYPE or PRINT with ball-point pen, except for the signature in item 28. Any attached sheets must:
a. Be identified with your name, trade name, address, and Employer Identification Number or Social Security Number (Social Security Number is
Voluntary) at the top of each page.
b. Refer to the questions being answered.

Issuance of your license will be delayed if the fee is not included or incorrect, or if the form is incomplete or otherwise improperly prepared.

A license Under 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44:
a. Is NOT a license to carry, use, or possess a firearm.
b. Confers NO right or privilege to conduct business or activity contrary to State or other law.
c. Is a business license, and will NOT be issued to an applicant solely intending to enhance a personal firearms collection. Applicants for a collector of
curios and relics license must submit an ATF Form 7CR (5310.16).
d. Is NOT a license to sell ammunition only.
e. Is NOT a license to buy and sell firearms at gun shows only.

In most cases, ATF will contact you prior to issuance of a license. If you do not qualify for a license, you will be advised in writing of the reasons for
denial and your application fee will be returned. Please note ATF cannot place calls to blocked numbers.

Applicants must submit “copy 3” of this form to the Chief Law Enforcement Officer (CLEO) of the locality in which the premises sought to be
licensed are located. The CLEO is the Chief of Police, the Sheriff, or an equivalent officer, or the designee of such individual.

State laws or local ordinances may have requirements affecting your proposed firearms business. Contact your State and local authorities for specific
information on their requirements, see item #27.

The certification in item 28 must be signed by the owner, a partner, or in the case of a corporation, association, etc., by an officer duly authorized to
sign for the applicant.

Applicants intending to import firearms and ammunition may need to register with ATF under the provisions of the Arms Export Control Act. Contact
the Firearms and Explosives Imports Branch at (304) 616-4550 for further information on registration.

Applicants intending to deal in, import, or manufacture weapons subject to the National Firearms Act (e.g., machineguns, short-barrel shotguns, and
destructive devices) are required to pay a Special (Occupational) Tax. Contact the National Firearms Act Branch at (304) 616-4500.

10. IMPORTANT!! All responsible persons, to include sole proprietors, must submit a properly prepared FD-258 (Fingerprint Card) with this
application. Fingerprints must be taken by appropriate law enforcement authorities on the enclosed pre-printed FD-258. The pre-printed FD-258
should reflect “WVATF1100, ATF-FFLC, MARTINSBURG, WV” to preclude rejection of your fingerprints. A 2” x 2” frontal view photograph,
taken within the last 6 months, and clearly showing a full front view of the features of the applicant with head bare, must also accompany this
application. Please ensure that each photograph is clearly identified on the reverse with the full name of the responsible person to whom the
photograph applies, and attach to ATF Form 7 (5310.12) in the space provided on copy 1. If there are multiple responsible persons, affix each
photograph (with tape) of each responsible person to a separate sheet of paper and attach to this form.
IN ADDITION TO A SOLE PROPRIETOR, A RESPONSIBLE PERSON IS:
In the case of a corporation, partnership, or association, any individual possessing, directly or indirectly, the power to direct or cause the direction of
the management, policies, and practices of the corporation, partnership, or association, insofar as they pertain to firearms.
11. MULTIPLE LICENSES - You can apply for more than one license if the business is to be conducted at the same location, by checking more than one
type of license in Item #11. If business is to be conducted at multiple locations, a separate application and license fee is required for each business
location.
12. This form requires you to authorize the release of certain information to ATF such as medical information/records. (See item 28). This information is
used to determine, for example, whether the applicant has ever been adjudicated as a mental defective or committed to any mental institution. This
information is protected by the Privacy Act of 1974 and cannot be disclosed without your written authorization.
13. PLEASE FORWARD THE APPLICATION WITH FEE, PHOTOGRAPH(S), AND FINGERPRINT CARD(S) TO:
BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES
P.O. BOX 409567
ATLANTA, GA 30384-9567
YOU CAN PAY BY CREDIT/DEBIT CARD (if you chose this option, complete item #12), OR CHECK OR MONEY ORDER MADE PAYABLE
TO ATF. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS RELATING TO THIS APPLICATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE ATF FEDERAL FIREARMS LICENSING
CENTER, 244 NEEDY ROAD, MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA 25405, (304) 616-4600 OR TOLL FREE 1-866-662-2750, OR YOUR LOCAL
ATF E-Form 7 (5310.12)
ATF INDUSTRY OPERATIONS OFFICE.
Revised May 2005

Definitions
1. Restraining Order - Under 18 U.S.C. 922 (g)(8), firearms may not be possessed or received by persons subject to a court order that: (A) was issued
after a hearing of which the person received actual notice and had an opportunity to participate in; (B) restrains such person from harassing, stalking, or
threatening an intimate partner or child of such intimate partner or person, or engaging in other conduct that would place an intimate partner in
reasonable fear of bodily injury to the partner or child; and (C) (i) includes a finding that such person represents a credible threat to the physical safety
of such intimate partner or child; or (ii) by its terms explicitly prohibits the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against such intimate
partner or child that would reasonably be expected to cause bodily injury.
2. Intimate Partner - With respect to a person, the spouse of the person, a former spouse of the person, an individual who is a parent of a child of the
person, or an individual who cohabitates or has cohabitated with the person.
3. Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence - A Federal, State, or local offense that is a misdemeanor under Federal or State law and has, as an
element, the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or
guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the
victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim. The term includes all
misdemeanors that have as an element the use or attempted use of physical force or the threatened use of a deadly weapon (e.g., assault and battery), if
the offense is committed by one of the defined parties.
4. Secure Gun Storage or Safety Device - (A) a device that, when installed on a firearm, is designed to prevent the firearm from being operated without
first deactivating the device; (B) a device incorporated into the design of the firearm that is designed to prevent the operation of the firearm by anyone
not having access to the device; or (C) a safe, gun safe, gun case, lock box, or other device that is designed to be or can be used to store a firearm and
that is designed to be unlocked only by means of a key, a combination, or other similar means.
5. Nonimmigrant Alien - An alien in the United States in a nonimmigrant classification. The definition includes, in large part, persons traveling
temporarily in the United States for business or pleasure, persons studying in the United States who maintain a residence abroad, and certain foreign
workers. The definition does NOT include permanent resident aliens.
6. Hunting License or Permit Lawfully Issued in the United States - A license or permit issued by a State for hunting which is valid and unexpired.
Privacy Act Information
The following information is provided pursuant to Section 3 of the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552 a(e)(3)):
1. Authority. Solicitation of this information is authorized pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 923 (a) of the Gun Control Act of 1968. Disclosure of this
information is mandatory if the applicant wishes to obtain a Federal Firearms License.
2. Purpose. To determine the eligibility of the applicant to obtain a firearms license, and to determine the ownership of the business, the type of firearms
or ammunition to be dealt in, the business hours, the business history, and the identity of the responsible persons in the business.
3. Routine Uses. The information will be used by ATF to make determinations set forth in paragraph 2. In addition, information may be disclosed to
other Federal, State, foreign, and local law enforcement and regulatory agency personnel to verify information on the application and to aid in the
performance of their duties with respect to the enforcement and regulation of firearms and/or ammunition where such disclosure is not prohibited by
law. The information may further be disclosed to the Justice Department if it appears that the furnishing of false information may constitute a violation
of Federal law. Finally, the information may be disclosed to members of the public in order to verify the information on the application when such
disclosure is not prohibited by law.
4. Effects of Not Supplying Information Requested. Failure to supply complete information will delay processing and may result in denial of the
application.
5. Disclosure of Social Security Number. Disclosure of the individual’s social security number is voluntary. Under 18 U.S.C. § 923 (a), ATF has the
authority to solicit this information. The number may be used to verify the individual’s identity. See Section 7(b) of the Privacy Act.
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice
This request is in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection is used to determine the eligibility of the applicant to
engage in certain operations, to determine location and extent of operations, and to determine whether the operations will be in conformity with Federal
laws and regulations. The information requested is required to obtain or retain a benefit and is mandatory by statute(18 U.S.C. § 923).
The estimated average burden associated with this collection is 1 hour and 15 minutes per respondent or recordkeeper, depending on individual
circumstances. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden estimate and suggestions for reducing this burden should be directed to Reports
Management Officer, Document Services Branch, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Washington, DC 20226.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB
control number.

ATF E-Form 7 (5310.12)
Revised May 2005

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