The 1968 act was an update or revision of the federal firearms act of 1938 ffa, which required all manufacturers and dealers of firearms who ship or receive firearms or ammunition in interstate or foreign commerce to have a license, and forbade them from transferring any firearm or most ammunition. From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm. Required by the atf to be maintained by holders of a type 03 ffl. You can arrange to bring your bound book to their office. Here is a video for it and yes, it is a quick and dirty video so i dont need to be told that it sucks, thank you. There are a few scenarios, in particular, that i would appreciate an opinion on. Each licensee is required to keep a bound book that lists your acquisitions and dispositions of any. Ammunition classified as curios or relics prior to 1986 amendments of the gun control act gca. Along with standard information, such as your name, age and address, the application for a curios and relics license asks about every address you have had in the last 5 years, other firearms licenses you have, criminal record, drug and alcohol use and mental health. Holding an ffl to engage in certain such activities has been a legal requirement within the united states since the enactment of the gun.
There seems to be some confusion surrounding the question of when it is necessary for a 03 ffl holder to log a curio and relic eligible firearm into their bound book. The purchase or other acquisition of a curio or relic shall, except as provided in paragraph of this section, be recorded not later than the close of the next business day. Atf ruling 20161 establishes the requirements for an electronic bound book used by federal firearm licensees. The format must follow that prescribed in the regulations, and the pages must be numbered consecutively. Apr 24, 2006 if you deal directly with the dealer at a gunshow, for example, you dont have to fill out a 4473 or do a nics check. You might need a magnifying lens you are not required to send in your book, period. Firearms acquired and disposed of using your ffl must be logged. Ffl firearms dealer bound record books entry x 10 books. Refffllogbook jan 25, 2008 this does include curio and relic ffls. That firearm stays in the collectors bound book until he disposes of it to another person or licensee. The purchase or other acquisition of a curio or relic shall, except as provided in paragraph g of this section, be recorded not later than the close of the next business day following the date of such purchase or other acquisition. Any person who desires to obtain a determination whether a particular firearm is a curio or relic shall submit a written request, in duplicate, for a ruling thereon to the director.
In fact, it is the only ffl that does not require an examination to get, or even fingerprints. A federal firearms license ffl is a license in the united states that enables an individual or a company to engage in a business pertaining to the manufacture or importation of firearms and ammunition, or the interstate and intrastate sale of firearms. For example your statement above leaves out quite a bit of actual atf regulation. The bound book holds over 440 entries as single line. This sturdy firearms record album will withstand frequent handling, making it an. This sturdy firearms record album will withstand frequent handling, making it an excellent choice for gun shows and firearm exhibits. Apr 17, 2020 qualifying firearms are recorded in a bound book that the licensee maintains control of. It is fun collecting curio and relics, antiques and firearms that are over 50 years old. Further, we hope that this electronic edition of the firearms curios or relics list, atf p 5300. Remember good gun safety and keep teaching your kids safe and sane handling of weapons. In addition, certain specific firearms less then 50 years old have also been determined to be curio and relics due to their scarcity or collector interest or.
This bound book helps you comply with being a happy and legal historical. A permanently bound book is a much safer form of record keeping. Curio and reliclicensed collectors calguns foundation wiki. We guarantee quality, convenience, and satisfaction in each transaction for each client, or well do what it takes to make it right. Quote collectors of curios and relics are not required to send their firearms records to atf sorry for the lousy photo bb camera was trashed. Search of 478 for curio or relic firearm eregulations. Curio and relic collectors rk enterprises ffl supplies. The bound book holds over 440 entries as single line entries over an entire page. Interestingly enough he says these old firearms deliver directly to his house. For the bound book, we suggest that you contact rk enterprises at 805 6871416. However, that doesnt mean that it must be 50 years old. The atf has determined that any firearm, in original condition, that is at least 50 years old is a curio and relic. Atf federal firearms licensee quick reference and best practices. Enclosed please find a signed copy of my type 03, curio and relics, federal.
Firearms classified as curios or relics still under the gca. This is one of the best deals for anybody with a curio and relic federal firearms license 03ffl. What you should know to apply for curio and relic license gun save life guns save life is inspiring its supporters to enroll for a curios and relics federal firearms license. The record required by this paragraph shall be maintained in bound form under the format prescribed below. Required by the atf to be maintained by holders of a type 03 ffl 2014, trade paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Take, for example, this beautiful yugoslavian tokarev, model 1957.
The 03 ffl or curio and relics license is one of the easiest ffls to get, and also is wildly popular. The federal firearms license was established to implement the gun control act of 1968. Should you ever get audited, it will look better when you hand the agent a organized bound book, instead of a stack of loose papers that could have come from anywhere. In the second bound book list every firearm that you acquire after getting your 03, whether you use the 03 to obtain it or not. When a commercial record is held by a licensed dealer or licensed collector showing the acquisition of a firearm or firearm curio or relic, and such record contains all acquisition information required by the bound record prescribed by paragraphs and of this section, the licensed dealer or licensed collector acquiring such firearm or curio or. Aug 19, 2009 of course they dont have to come to your house. Proudly display your antique gun collection in this handsome leather bound book. This entry was posted on wednesday, july 16th, 2014 at 8. A bound book is a permanently bound book or an orderly arrangement of looseleaf pages which must be maintained on the business premises. This can of worms has been opened before but hre is the what the actual atf says, a s per aft p. They have a heavy for sale by ffl books on gunsamerica 925109836.
Fatd may be unable to return the sample if the item is classified as an unregistered nfa weapon machinegun, silencer, short barreled rifle, short barreled. Each page is sequentially numbered in compliance with the batf. Jul 03, 2015 a fellow gun enthusiast told me he has a curio and relic license and can purchase firearms that are 50 year plus old without going through a typical ffl holder. Only items that use the power of the 03 ffl need to be recorded. Com is the worlds largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
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