OMB control number
LEO Certification Letter for Official-Duty Firearm Purchase
OMB 1140-0046 · DOJ/ATF.
OMB 1140-0046
he Gun Control Act (GCA) requires that a firearm must not be transferred to or possessed by a person convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. This applies to law enforcement officers purchasing a firearm for official duty, unlike other GCA requirements. ATF's regulations permit LEOs to submit to FFLs an official letter from their agency, certiifying both that the LEO does not have such a conviction and that the agency authorizes the firearm purchase for official duty.not been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
The latest form for LEO Certification Letter for Official-Duty Firearm Purchase expires 2029-07-31 and is listed under ICR 202605-1140-001.
Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material
| Document | Type |
|---|---|
 PLAW-104-208 Section 658 - Gun Ban for Individuals Convicted of a Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence 9.30.1996.pdf | Supplementary Document |
| 27 CFR 478.134 Sale of Firearms to Law Enforcement Officers 4.1.2019.pdf | Supplementary Document |
 1140-0046 Supporting Statement A 2025 (6.15.2026) (003).docx | Supporting Statement A |
 Certification on Agency Letterhead Authorizing Purchase of Firearm for Official Duties of Law Enforcement Officer |
Other-Letter Template |