ATF allows use of email FFLs for firearm transfers
(Admins: Might this topic deserve a sticky?)
I have had several sellers in the past few weeks ask for a signed, hard copy FFL to be sent along with payment, something which my FFL dealer simply refuses to provide, insisting instead on emailing his signed FFL to sellers for use in transferring my firearm purchases.
After pouring over quite a few documents on the ATF's website, I finally came across the January 2007 FFL Newsletter which states the following:
"An article in the August 2005, FFL Newsletter States that faxed copies of Federal fire arms licenses (FFLs) are now acceptable. We have received many inquiries about acceptance of other "electronic" versions of licenses such as e-mailed or scanned copies. After further review of this issue, ATF has determined that scanned or e-mailed versions of licenses are also acceptable."
So, there we have it, straight from the ATF: Faxed or emailed FFLs are perfectly acceptable for firearms transfers.
The ability to link to this post would represent an excellent resource for other GunBroker buyers and sellers who have faced similar situations regarding the question of electronic FFL copies.
Perhaps this could also be added to the GunBroker buyer and seller FAQs?
The newsletter is available for download here:
http://www.atf.gov/firearms/newsletter/1206newsletter-scanned.pdf
I have had several sellers in the past few weeks ask for a signed, hard copy FFL to be sent along with payment, something which my FFL dealer simply refuses to provide, insisting instead on emailing his signed FFL to sellers for use in transferring my firearm purchases.
After pouring over quite a few documents on the ATF's website, I finally came across the January 2007 FFL Newsletter which states the following:
"An article in the August 2005, FFL Newsletter States that faxed copies of Federal fire arms licenses (FFLs) are now acceptable. We have received many inquiries about acceptance of other "electronic" versions of licenses such as e-mailed or scanned copies. After further review of this issue, ATF has determined that scanned or e-mailed versions of licenses are also acceptable."
So, there we have it, straight from the ATF: Faxed or emailed FFLs are perfectly acceptable for firearms transfers.
The ability to link to this post would represent an excellent resource for other GunBroker buyers and sellers who have faced similar situations regarding the question of electronic FFL copies.
Perhaps this could also be added to the GunBroker buyer and seller FAQs?
The newsletter is available for download here:
http://www.atf.gov/firearms/newsletter/1206newsletter-scanned.pdf
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When I was selling on the auctions, I refused to go this route! I don't care how many memos you have from the ATF, the only way your going to get your hands on the guns I'm selling is with a ink signed copy FFL, and a postal M O. If you have these two specific requirements noted in the Auction add, and you don't agree with them, you have no business bidding on the auction. The firearms placed on the auction are the personal property of the individual selling them, he sets the terms and price, (edited for content...) Don't be quoting ATF memos at folks and expecting them to be rolling over like fido with a bone. 0 -
Bigdaves-GB,
While I appreciate your enthusiasm for notices, this is really a topic for the Auction side to sort out. Adding a Sticky for this here merely extends the already too long list of Stickies and doesn't help solve the problem for the largest audience.
Thank you for the thought and post but I suggest contacting ADMIN on the Auction side as they spend little time here.
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