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

Application for Federal Firearms License

ATF Form 7(5310.12)_7CR(5310.16)_collection 1140-0018 09-2018

Application for Federal Firearms License

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

Application for Federal Firearms License

Part A
1. Applicant’s Business/Activity is:
Corporation
LLC
Partnership
Individual Owner (Sole Proprietor)
Other (specify)
Collector (which can be an individual/partnership/corporation or LLC)
2. Applicant Name (Enter name of Owner/Sole Proprietor OR Partnership (include name of each partner) OR Corporation Name OR LLC Name)
5. Name of County in which
Business/Activity is Located

3. Trade or Business Name(s), if any

4. Employer Identification Number
(EIN), if any (see definition #17)

6. Business/Activity Address (RFD or Street Number, City, State,
and ZIP Code) (NOTE: This address CANNOT be a P.O. Box.)

7. Mailing Address (if different from address in item #6)

8. Contact Numbers (Include Area Code)

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Fax Number
Business/Activity Phone
Cell Phone
Business Email
9. Describe the 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 Federal Firearms License).
10. Application is made for a license under 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 as a: (Place an “X” in the appropriate box(es). Multiple license types may be selected- see
instruction #8. Submit the fee noted next to the box(es) with the application. Licenses are issued for a 3-year period. See instruction #5 for payment information).
Type
Description of License Type
Fee
Dealer in Firearms Other than Destructive Devices (Includes: rifles, shotguns, pistols, revolvers, gunsmith activities, and
01
$200
National Firearms Act (NFA) weapons) (see instruction #10)
Pawnbroker in Firearms Other than Destructive Devices (Includes: rifles, shotguns, pistols, revolvers, gunsmith activities,
02
$200
and National Firearms Act (NFA) weapons) (see instruction #10)
03

Collector of Curios and Relics (NOTE: This is not a license to conduct business, see instruction #8)

Manufacturer of Ammunition for Firearms Other Than Ammunition for Destructive Devices or Armor Piercing Ammunition (see instruction #11) $30

Manufacturer of Firearms Other than Destructive Devices (see instruction #11)

$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 #9)

$150

Dealer in Destructive Devices (see definition #20)

$3000

Manufacturer of Destructive Devices, Ammunition for Destructive Devices, or Armor Piercing Ammunition (see instruction #11)

$3000

Importer of Destructive Devices, Ammunition for Destructive Devices, or Armor Piercing Ammunition (see instruction #9) $3000

$30

Total Fees $

11. Method of Payment (Check one)
Check (Enclosed)

Cashier’s Check or Money Order (Enclosed)

Credit/Debit Card Number (No dashes)
Address:
Credit/Debit Card
Billing Address: City:

Visa

Mastercard

American Express

Name as Printed on Your Credit/Debit Card

State:

Discover

Diner’s Club

Expiration Date (MM/YY)

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. Your credit/debit card will be charged the above stated amount upon receipt of
your application and a charge from “ATF Licensing Fee” will be reflected on your credit/debit card statement. In the event a license is NOT issued,
the above amount will be credited to the credit/debit card noted above.
Date

Signature of Cardholder
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12. Hours of Operation and/or Availability of Business/Activity (please provide at least one hour in which you can be contacted by ATF personnel)
Tues
Wed
Fri
Sun
Mon
Thu
Sat
Hour(s):
Please indicate
AM or PM
IF YOU ARE ONLY APPLYING FOR A TYPE 03 (COLLECTOR OF CURIOS AND RELICS) LICENSE, SKIP ITEMS 13-17 AND GO TO ITEM 18.
FOR ALL OTHER LICENSE TYPES, CONTINUE WITH ITEM 13.
13. Was the business obtained from someone else? (If “Yes,” 14. Indicate type of business premises

please provide the name of the previous business and their Zoned Residential:
Zoned Commercial:

FFL Number)
No
Yes
Single Family Dwelling
Store Front
Condominium/Apartment
Office
Name of Previous Business
Hotel/Motel
Rod & Gun Club
Public Housing
Military Installation (see instruction #13-additional
information required)
Federal Firearms License Number
Other (specify)
15. Applicant’s business premises is:
Owned
Premises

Rented/Leased Premises- provide name, telephone number, and address of the property owner:

Military
Installation

Street Address

Telephone Number (with area code)

City, State, and ZIP Code

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Name

16. Do you intend to sell firearms at Gun Shows and/or conduct Internet sales?

Yes

17. Do you intend to use your license ONLY to acquire firearms to enhance your personal collection?

Yes

18. Name of Chief Law Enforcement Officer (CLEO) (Please
19. Address of CLEO (Include Number, Street, City, County, State, and ZIP
print the name of the CLEO to whom a copy of this
Code)
application was provided. See instruction #4 and definition #1.)
county:

ATTENTION Chief Law Enforcement Officer (CLEO): This form provides notification of a person’s intent to apply for a Federal Firearms License (FFL). 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 toll free at 1-866-662-2750. Issuance of an FFL in no way guarantees the business or activity is not in violation of State and/or local law.

20. Applicant Certification (Please read AND INITIAL each box)
a. The business/activity to be conducted under the Federal Firearms License is not prohibited by State or local law at the premises shown
in item 6. This includes compliance with zoning ordinances. (Please contact your local zoning department PRIOR TO submitting application)
b. Within 30 days after the application is approved, the business/activity will comply with the requirements of State and local law
applicable to the conduct of the business/activity.
c. Business/activity will not be conducted under the license until the requirements of State and local law applicable to the business/activity
have been met.
d. A completed copy of this application has been sent (mailed or delivered) to the Chief Law Enforcement Officer (CLEO) of the locality in
which the premises listed in item 6 is located (see instruction #4 and definition #1).
e. 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. (See definition #4) (If applying for a Type 03, Collector of
Curios and Relics License ONLY, write “N/A” instead of initialing this certification box.)
f. Part B of this application has been completed and will be submitted for EACH responsible person (RP) (See definition #3)
21.

Certification: Under the penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 924, I declare that I have examined this application in its entirety 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 U.S. Department of Justice, will constitute consent and authority for the appropriate U.S. Department
of Justice representative to examine and obtain copies and abstracts of records and to receive statements and information regarding the
background of the applicant. Specifically, I hereby authorize the release of the following data or records to ATF: Military information/records,
medical information/records, police and criminal records. This certification must be signed by a Responsible Person (see instruction #2 and definition #3).

Check Application Status (For ATF Use Only)

Date

Applicant Signature

Print Applicant Name (First, Middle, Last)
Approved

Abandoned

Signature of Licensing Official:

Withdrawn

Date:
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Denied

Reason for Denial:

ATF Form 7(5310.12)/7CR(5310.16)
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Part B - Responsible Person Questionnaire
1. EACH RESPONSIBLE PERSON MUST COMPLETE AND SIGN A SEPARATE QUESTIONNAIRE/ATF Form 7/7CR Part B. In the future,
if you need to add an additional Responsible Person to your FFL, the Responsible Person being added may complete this Part B-Responsible

Person Questionnaire (see instruction #7).
2. Issuance of your license or addition as a Responsible Person will be delayed if Part B is incomplete or otherwise improperly prepared.
3. IMPORTANT! All new responsible persons must submit a properly prepared FD-258 (Fingerprint Card) with this questionnaire. The fingerprints
must be clear for accurate classification and taken by someone properly equipped to take them. The FD-258 should include “WVATF1100 ATF-FFLC,
MARTINSBURG, WV” in the ORI block to facilitate processing of fingerprints.
4. List any given, married, and maiden names in Item 4, e.g., “Mary Alice (Smith) Jones,” not “Mrs. John Jones.” (If additional space is needed, attach
a separate sheet. See instruction #1)
1. License or Applicant Name (From block 2 of Part A)
2. Federal Firearms License Number (If being added to an existing FFL)
3. Name of Responsible Person (Last, First, Middle)
6. Social Security Number

4. Aliases (Include given, married, maiden names)

5. Position/Title

7. Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY) 8. Place of Birth (City & State OR foreign country)

9. Current Residence Address

10. Telephone Number (Personal Contact # with Area Code)
11. E-mail Address
13. Sex

14. Height

17. Hair Color

15. Weight 16. Eye Color

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12. Previous Address(es) - Please provide every
address you have had in the last five years and
dates which you lived at the address(es) (If
additional space is needed attach a separate
sheet. See instruction #1)

Male

Feet

Female

Inches

18. Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino

Yes

(lbs)

19. Race (Please check one or more boxes)
American Indian or Alaska Native
Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Asian

White

Black
Blue
Brown
Gray
Green
Hazel
Maroon
Multiple
Pink
Other

Bald
Black
Blond
Brown
Gray
Red
Sandy
White
Other

For the following questions give full details on a separate sheet for all “Yes” answers (see instruction #1)

Yes

20. Have you ever held a Federal Firearms License? (If so, please include FFL#)

21. Have you ever been a Responsible Person on a Federal Firearms License? (If so, please include FFL#)
22. Have you ever been an officer in a corporation holding a Federal Firearms License? (If so, please include FFL#)
23. Have you ever been an employee of a Federal Firearms Licensee?
24. Have you ever been denied a Federal Firearms License?

25. Have you ever had a Federal Firearms License revoked?
26. Are you under indictment or information in any court for a felony, or any other crime, for which the judge could

imprison you for more than one year? (See definition #10)
27. Have you ever been convicted in any court for 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? (See definition #10)
28. Are you a fugitive from justice? (See definition #11)
29. Are you under 21 years of age?
30. Are you an unlawful user of, or addicted to, marijuana or any depressant, stimulant, narcotic drug, or any other controlled substance?
Warning: The use or possession of marijuana remains unlawful under Federal law regardless of whether it has been legalized
or decriminalized for medicinal or recreational purposes in the state where you reside.
31. Have you ever been adjudicated as a mental defective OR have you ever been committed to a mental institution?
(See definitions #12 and #13)
32. Have you been discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions?
33. Are you subject to a court order restraining you from harassing, stalking, or threatening your child or an intimate partner or child of
such partner? (See definition #5)
34. Have you ever been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence? (See definition #7)
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ATF Form 7(5310.12)/7CR(5310.16)
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35. Country of Citizenship: (Check/List more than one, if applicable. Nationals of the United States may check U.S.A.)
United States of America

Other Country/Countries (specify):
Yes

36. Have you ever renounced United States citizenship?
37. Are you an alien illegally or unlawfully in the United States?
38. a. Are you an alien who has been admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa? (See definition #8)
b. If “yes”, do you fall within any of the exceptions stated in definition #9? Attach supporting documentation to the application.

N/A

39. If you are an alien, record your U.S.-Issued Alien or Admission number (AR#, USCIS#, or I94#):
40.

Under the penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. § 924 and 1001, I declare that I have examined any related documents submitted in regard to this
questionnaire/ATF Form 7/7CR Part B, 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 U.S. Department of Justice, will constitute consent and authority for the appropriate U.S.
Department of Justice representative to examine and obtain copies and abstracts of records and to receive statements and information regarding my
background. Specifically, I hereby authorize the release of the following data or records to ATF: Military information/records, medical information/
records, police and criminal records.

Printed Name

Date

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EACH RESPONSIBLE PERSON MUST COMPLETE AND SIGN A SEPARATE QUESTIONNAIRE/ATF FORM 7/7CR PART B
Attach a 2” X 2”
Photograph Here
If you are applying for a Type 03
ONLY a photograph is not required

If applying for a NEW FFL:
Mail application, fingerprint cards, photographs, and application fees, including a
separate questionnaire/Part B for EACH Responsible Person, to:
Federal Firearms Licensing Center
P.O. Box 6200-20
Portland, OR 97228-6200

1. Photo must have been taken
within the last six months.

2. Photo must have been taken in full
face view without a hat or head
covering that obscures the hair or
hairline.
3. On back of photograph print full
name, last 4 of SSN, and business
address.

If only adding a RP to an existing FFL:
Each Reponsible Person being added must complete a separate questionnaire/ATF Form 7/7CR Part B
and mail it, along with their fingerprint card and photograph, to: ATF, Attn: FFLC, 244 Needy Rd,
Martinsburg, WV 25405
Type 03 Applicants:
A photograph and fingerprint card are not required if you are applying for a Type 03
Collector of Curios and Relics license only.
Questions:
If you have any questions relating to this form, please contact the ATF Federal Firearms
Licensing Center at 1-866-662-2750, or your local ATF Industry Operations Office.

Print Full Name
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 the 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 in order to obtain or retain a benefit and is mandatory by statute (18 U.S.C. § 923).
The estimated average burden associated with this collection of information is 60 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, Resource Management Staff, 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.
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ATF Form 7(5310.12)/7CR(5310.16)
Revised ( )

Instructions/Definitions for ATF Form 7 (5310.12)/7CR (5310.16)
(Do not return this sheet when submitting your application)

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

Completion of Application - TYPE or PRINT with ball-point pen. Any attached sheets should:
a. be identified at the top of each page with your name and Employer Identification Number or Social Security Number.
b. refer to the item/question(s) being answered.

Person Who Signs the Application - The certification in Part A, item #21 must be signed by a Responsible Person (see definition #3).

3. Release of Information - This application package requires you to authorize the release of certain information to ATF such as medical information/
records (see Part A, item #21). 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.
Chief Law Enforcement Officer (CLEO) - Applicants must submit a copy of the completed application to the Chief Law Enforcement Officer
(CLEO) of the locality in which the premises sought to be licensed is located (see definition #1). Part A, item #20d requires certification that a
completed copy of the application has been sent.

Payment - You may pay the application fee by credit/debit card, check, or money order, payable to ATF (see instruction #14 on the following page
for the address to send payment and completed application package). Do not send cash. Postdated checks are not acceptable. Licenses are issued
for a period of three years. No refund of any part of a license fee shall be made where the operations of the license are, for any reason, discontinued
during the period.

Fingerprint Cards & Photographs - The following items must accompany this application. Failure to submit these items will delay processing and
may result in denial of the application. NOTE: A fingerprint card and photograph are NOT required if applying for a Type 03 license only.
a. ATF Form 7/7CR Part B, Responsible Person Questionnaire, must be completed and submitted for ALL responsible persons (see definition #3).
b. A properly prepared fingerprint card (form FD-258) must be submitted for ALL responsible persons, unless they have peviously submitted
one as an RP for another FFL. The fingerprints must be clear for accurate classification and taken by someone properly equipped to take them.
To facilitate processing of fingerprints, the FD-258 should list “WVATF1100 ATF-FFLC, MARTINSBURG, WV” in the ORI block.
c. A 2 inch by 2 inch photograph of EACH responsible person. The photograph should be attached to the back of their ATF Form 7/7CRPart B,
Responsible Person Questionnaire. Please ensure that each photograph is clearly identified on the reverse with the full name of the responsible
person to whom the photograph applies.

Adding Additional Responsible Persons - You can use Part B of this application to add a Responsible Person(s) to an existing FFL. If you are only
submitting Part B for this purpose, send Part B, along with the Responsible Person’s fingerprint card and photograph, to ATF-FFLC, 244 Needy
Road, Martinsburg, WV 25405. Only send to this address if you are just adding a Responsible Person(s) to an existing license. Sending an
application to obtain a new FFL to this address will result in delays in the processing of your application.

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8. License Types
A Type 03 license issued 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 an activity contrary to State or other law.

c. Will entitle you to acquire firearms, classified as curios or relics, in interstate or foreign commerce. You may dispose of curios and relics to

any person, not otherwise prohibited by the Gun Control Act of 1968, residing within your State, and to any other Federal firearms licensee in

any State. It must be emphasized that the collector’s license being applied for pertains exclusively to firearms classified as curios and relics,
and its purpose is to facilitate a personal collection. You may NOT engage in the business of buying and selling any type of firearm with a

type 03 license. Applicants intending to engage in the firearms business should apply for a license other than a Type 03, Collector of Curios and
Relics, license.

Type 01, 02, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, and 11 licenses issued under 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44:
a. Are NOT licenses to carry, use, or possess a firearm.
b. Confer NO right or privilege to conduct business or activity contrary to State or other law. State laws or local laws or ordinances may have
requirements affecting your proposed firearms business. Contact your State and local authorities for specific information on their requirements.
c. Are business licenses, and will NOT be issued to an applicant solely intending to enhance a personal firearms collection.
d. Are NOT licenses to sell ammunition only.

Imports - Applicants intending to import firearms and/or 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.

NOTE: 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 Part A, item #10. If business is to be conducted at multiple locations, a separate application and license fee is required
for each business location.

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10. National Firearms Act (NFA)/Special Occupational Tax (SOT) - Applicants intending to deal in, import, or manufacture weapons subject to the
NFA (e.g., machine guns, short-barreled shotguns, silencers, destructive devices, etc.) are required to pay a SOT (see definition #18). Contact the

NFA Branch at (304) 616-4500.
11.

Manufacturing - Generally, persons holding a manufacturer’s license (FFL Type 06, 07 or 10) must register as a manufacturer with the Department
of State unless exempted by the Directorate of Defense Trade Control (DDTC), regardless of whether the manufacturer actually exports any of the
items manufactured. Therefore, applicants intending to manufacture and/or export defense articles, as defined on the United States Munitions List
(Part 121 of the ITAR), may need to register with Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). Questions should be directed to the DDTC
at 202-663-2980 or www.pmddtc.state.gov.

12. Denial of Application - 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
refunded.
13. Military Installation - If “Military Installation” was selected in Part A, item #14 as the type of business premises, you must attach a copy of written

authorization from the Base Commander to conduct a firearms business on the military installation.
14. Where to Send Application - MAKE A COPY OF YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR YOUR RECORDS, THEN FORWARD

THE APPLICATION WITH FEE, ONE ATF FORM 7/7CR PART B, RESPONSIBLE PERSON QUESTIONNAIRE,

FOR EACH RESPONSIBLE PERSON (WITH PROPERLY IDENTIFIED PHOTO ATTACHED), AND FINGERPRINT CARD(S) TO:
Federal Firearms Licensing Center
P.O. Box 6200-20
Portland, OR 97228-6200

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15. Contact Us - If you have any questions relating to this application, please contact the ATF Federal Firearms Licensing Center, 244 Needy Road,

Martinsburg, WV 25405, Toll free 1-866-662-2750, or your local ATF Industry Operations Office. Contact information for your local office can be

found at WWW.ATF.GOV.

Definitions

Chief Law Enforcement Officer - The Chief of Police, Sheriff, or an equivalent designee of such individual, of the locality in which the premises
sought to be licensed, is located.

Licensed Collector - A collector of curios and relics only and licensed under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. 923. You may not use the license to obtain
firearms that are not classified as curios and relics. Collectors are not licensed to conduct any business.

Responsible Person - 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 Corpora-
tion, Partnership, or Association, insofar as they pertain to firearms.

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.

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.

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.

Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence - A Federal, State, local, or tribal offense that is a misdemeanor under Federal, State, or tribal 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 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

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battery), if the offense is committed by one of the defined parties. (See Exception in the definition of “Prohibited Person”). A person who has been

convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence also is not prohibited unless; (1) the person was represented by a lawyer or gave up the right

to a lawyer; or (2) if the person was entitled to a jury, was tried by a jury, or gave up the right to a jury trial. Persons subject to this exception should

mark “no” in the applicable box.
8. An Alien Admitted to the United States Under a Nonimmigrant Visa - Includes, among others, persons visiting the United States temporarily for business or
pleasure, persons studying in the United States who maintain a residence abroad, and certain temporary foreign workers. The definition does NOT include

permanent resident aliens nor does it apply to nonimmigrant aliens admitted to the United States pursuant to either the Visa Waiver Program or to regulations

otherwise exempting them from visa requirements.
9.

Exceptions to Prohibition on Aliens Admitted Under a Nonimmigrant Visa - An alien admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa
is not prohibited from purchasing, receiving, or possessing a firearm if the alien: (1) is in possession of a hunting license or permit lawfully issued
by the Federal Government, a State, or local government, or an Indian tribe federally recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, which is valid and
unexpired; (2) was admitted to the United States for lawful hunting or sporting purposes; (3) has received a waiver from the prohibition from the
Attorney General of the United States; (4) is an official representative of a foreign government who is accredited to the United States Government
or the Government’s mission to an international organization having its headquarters in the United States; (5) is en route to or from another
country to which that alien is accredited; (6) is an official of a foreign government or a distinguished foreign visitor who has been so designated by
the Department of State; or (7) is a foreign law enforcement officer of a friendly foreign government entering the United States on official law
enforcement business.

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10. Prohibited Person - Generally, 18. U.S.C. § 922 (g) prohibits the shipment, transportation, receipt, or possession in or affecting interstate commerce

of a firearm by one who: has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence; has been convicted of a felony, or any other crime,

punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year (this does not include State misdemeanors punishable by imprisonment of two years or
less); is a fugitive from justice, is an unlawful user of, or addicted to, marijuana or any depressant, stimulant, or narcotic drug, or any other controlled

substance; has been adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to a mental institution; has been discharged from the Armed Forces

under dishonorable conditions, has renounced his or her U.S. citizenship; is an alien illegally in the United States or an alien admitted to the United

States under a nonimmigrant visa; or is subject to certain restraining orders. Furthermore, Section 922 (n) prohibits the shipment, transportation,

or receipt in or affecting interstate commerce of a firearm by one who is under indictment or information for a felony in any Federal, State or local

court, or any other crime, punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year. An information is a formal accusation of a crime verified by a
prosecutor.
EXCEPTION: A person who has been convicted of a felony, or any other crime, for which the judge could have imprisoned the person for more
than one year, or who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, is not prohibited from purchasing, receiving, or possessing
a firearm if: (1) under the law of the jurisdiction where the conviction occurred, the person has been pardoned, the conviction has been expunged or
set aside, or the person has had their civil rights (the right to vote, sit on a jury, and hold public office) taken away and later restored AND (2) the
person is not prohibited by the law of the jurisdiction where the conviction occurred from receiving or possessing firearms. Persons subject to this
exception should mark “no” in the applicable box.

11. Fugitive From Justice - Any person who has fled from any State to avoid prosecution for a felony or a misdemeanor, or any person who leaves the

State to avoid giving testimony in any criminal proceeding. The term also includes any person who knows that misdemeanor or felony charges are

pending against such person and who leaves the State of prosecution.
Adjudicated as a Mental Defective - A determination by a court, board, commission, or other lawful authority that a person, as a result of
marked subnormal intelligence, or mental illness, incompetency, condition, or disease: (1) is a danger to himself or to others; or (2) lacks the
mental capacity to contract or manage his own affairs. This term shall include: (1) a finding of insanity by a court in a criminal case; and (2)
those persons found incompetent to stand trial or found not guilty by reason of lack of mental responsibility.

13.

Committed to a Mental Institution - A formal commitment of a person to a mental institution by a court, board, commission, or other lawful
authority. The term includes a commitment to a mental institution involuntarily. The term includes commitment for mental defectiveness or mental
illness. It also includes commitments for other reasons, such as for drug use. The term does not include a person in a mental institution for
observation or a voluntary admission to a mental institution.

12.

EXCEPTION: Under the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007, a person who has been adjudicated as a mental defective or committed

to a mental institution in a State proceeding is not prohibited by the adjudication or commitment if the person has been granted relief by the

adjudicating/committing State pursuant to a qualifying mental health relief from disabilities program. Also, a person who has been adjudicated as a

mental defective or committed to a mental institution by a department or agency of the Federal Government is not prohibited by the adjudication or

commitment if either: (a) the person’s adjudication or commitment was set-aside or expunged by the adjudicating/committing agency; (b) the

person has been fully released or discharged from all mandatory treatment, supervision, or monitoring by the agency; (c) the person was found

by the agency to no longer suffer from the mental health condition that served as the basis of the initial adjudication/commitment; (d) the

adjudication or commitment, respectively, is based solely on a medical finding of disability, without an opportunity for a hearing by a court, board,

commission, or other lawful authority, and the person has not been adjudicated as a mental defective consistent with section 922(g)(4) of title 18,

United States Code; or (e) the person was granted relief from the adjudicating/committing agency pursuant to a qualified mental health relief from

disabilities program. Persons who fall within one of the above exceptions should mark “no” in the applicable box. This exception to an adjudication

or commitment by a Federal department or agency does not apply to any person who was adjudicated to be not guilty by reason of insanity, or based

on a lack of mental responsibility, or found incompetent to stand trial, in any criminal case or under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
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14. Gun Control Act (GCA) - Title 18, United States Code, Chapter 44. The implementing regulations are found in Title 27, Code of Federal

Regulations, Part 478.
15. Firearm - The term “firearm” means: (A) any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel

a projectile by the action of an explosive; (B) the frame or receiver of any such weapon; (C) any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; or (D) any

destructive device. Such term does not include an antique firearm.
16. Federal Firearms License (FFL) - A license issued under the provisions of the GCA to manufacture, import, or deal in firearms.
17. Employer Identification Number (EIN) - An EIN is also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, and is used to identify a business entity.

Generally, businesses need an EIN. For more information on who needs an EIN and how to apply for one, go to www.IRS.gov or refer to 27 CFR §
179.35.
18. Special (Occupational) Tax (SOT) - Required by the National Firerms Act to be paid by a Federal firearms licensee engaged in the business of

importing, manufacturing, or dealing in NFA firearms. Questions regarding SOT should be directed to the ATF NFA Branch at (304) 616-4500.
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. System of Record Notice (SORN) Justice/ATF-008
Regulatory Enforcement Record System FR Vol. 68 No. 163558 dated January 24, 2003.

Purpose: To determine the identity and eligibility of the applicant to obtain a Federal Firearms License, the identity and eligibility of all responsible
persons, the ownership of the business, the type of firearms or ammunition to be dealt in, the business hours, and the business history.

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.

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4. Effects of Not Supplying Information Requested: Failure to supply complete information will delay processing and may result in denial of the
application.

ATF Form 7(5310.12)/7CR(5310.16)
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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

4. Employer Identification Number 5. Name of County in which
(EIN), if any (see definition #17) Business/Activity is Located

6. Business/Activity Address (RFD or Street Number, City, State,
and ZIP Code) (NOTE: This address CANNOT be a P.O. Box.)

7. Mailing Address (if different from address in item #6)

8. Contact Numbers (Include Area Code)

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Collector of Curios and Relics (NOTE: This is not a license to conduct business, see instruction #8)

Manufacturer of Ammunition for Firearms Other Than Ammunition for Destructive Devices or Armor Piercing Ammunition (see instruction #11) $30

Manufacturer of Firearms Other than Destructive Devices (see instruction #11)

$150

Dealer in Destructive Devices (see definition #20)

$3000

Manufacturer of Destructive Devices, Ammunition for Destructive Devices, or Armor Piercing Ammunition (see instruction #11)

$3000

Importer of Destructive Devices, Ammunition for Destructive Devices, or Armor Piercing Ammunition (see instruction #9) $3000

$30

Total Fees $

11. Method of Payment (Check one)
Check (Enclosed)

Cashier’s Check or Money Order (Enclosed)

Credit/Debit Card Number (No dashes)
Address:
Credit/Debit Card
Billing Address: City:

Visa

Mastercard

American Express

Name as Printed on Your Credit/Debit Card

State:

Discover

Expiration Date (MM/YY)

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:

Signature of Cardholder
CLEO Copy - Page 1

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please provide the name of the previous business and their Zoned Residential:
Zoned Commercial:

Rented/Leased Premises- provide name, telephone number, and address of the property owner:

Military
Installation

Street Address

Telephone Number (with area code)

City, State, and ZIP Code

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Name

16. Do you intend to sell firearms at Gun Shows and/or conduct Internet sales?

Yes

17. Do you intend to use your license ONLY to acquire firearms to enhance your personal collection?

Yes

Check Application Status (For ATF Use Only)
Signature of Licensing Official:

Date

Applicant Signature

Print Applicant Name (First, Middle, Last)
Approved

Withdrawn

Abandoned

Date:
CLEO Copy - Page 2

Denied

Reason for Denial:

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4. Aliases (Include given, married, maiden names)

5. Position/Title

7. Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY) 8. Place of Birth (City & State OR foreign country)

9. Current Residence Address

10. Telephone Number (Personal Contact # with Area Code)
11. E-mail Address
13. Sex

14. Height

17. Hair Color

15. Weight 16. Eye Color

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Male

Feet

Female

Inches

18. Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino

Yes

(lbs)

19. Race (Please check one or more boxes)
American Indian or Alaska Native
Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Asian

White

Black
Blue
Brown
Gray
Green
Hazel
Maroon
Multiple
Pink
Other

Bald
Black
Blond
Brown
Gray
Red
Sandy
White
Other

For the following questions give full details on a separate sheet for all “Yes” answers (see instruction #1)

Yes

20. Have you ever held a Federal Firearms License? (If so, please include FFL#)

25. Have you ever had a Federal Firearms License revoked?
26. Are you under indictment or information in any court for a felony, or any other crime, for which the judge could

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35. Country of Citizenship: (Check/List more than one, if applicable. Nationals of the United States may check U.S.A.)
United States of America

Other Country/Countries (specify):
Yes

N/A

39. If you are an alien, record your U.S.-Issued Alien or Admission number (AR#, USCIS#, or I94#):
40.

Printed Name

Date

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Signature

EACH RESPONSIBLE PERSON MUST COMPLETE AND SIGN A SEPARATE QUESTIONNAIRE/ATF FORM 7/7CR PART B
Attach a 2” X 2”
Photograph Here
If you are applying for a Type 03
ONLY a photograph is not required

1. Photo must have been taken
within the last six months.

2. Photo must have been taken in full
face view without a hat or head
covering that obscures the hair or
hairline.
3. On back of photograph print full
name, last 4 of SSN, and business
address.

ATF Form 7(5310.12)/7CR(5310.16)
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