FFL Licensing Procedures & Recordkeeping 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which federal law is the primary statute governing FFL licensing requirements?
- National Firearms Act (NFA)
- Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA) (Correct answer)
- Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act
- Firearm Owners Protection Act of 1986
Correct answer: Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA)
The Gun Control Act of 1968 established the federal firearms licensing system and its core requirements for dealers, manufacturers, and importers.
Question 2: How many days after a firearms sale must an FFL dealer record the disposition in the A&D bound book?
- Same day as the transaction
- By close of next business day (Correct answer)
- Within 48 hours
- Within 7 days
Correct answer: By close of next business day
Dispositions must be recorded no later than by the close of business on the next business day following the transfer.
Question 3: An FFL dealer in Texas sells a long gun to a resident of Oklahoma. Is this permissible?
- Yes, interstate long gun sales are always legal
- No, long guns may only be sold to residents of the dealer's state
- Yes, if the sale complies with laws of both states and federal law (Correct answer)
- No, all interstate firearm sales require ATF approval
Correct answer: Yes, if the sale complies with laws of both states and federal law
The GCA allows FFLs to sell long guns to residents of contiguous states if the transaction complies with the laws of both the buyer's and seller's states.
Question 4: What must an FFL do if ATF requests to inspect their records and inventory during normal business hours?
- Provide access only after 48 hours notice
- Deny access without a search warrant
- Provide immediate access to records and inventory (Correct answer)
- Request written justification from ATF first
Correct answer: Provide immediate access to records and inventory
FFLs must allow ATF to inspect their records, documents, and inventory during business hours without prior notice or a warrant as a condition of licensure.
Question 5: A customer completes Form 4473 but the NICS check returns a 'Delayed' status. How long must the FFL wait before proceeding with the transfer?
- 24 hours
- 3 business days (Correct answer)
- 5 business days
- 10 business days
Correct answer: 3 business days
If NICS returns a 'Delayed' response, the FFL may transfer the firearm if no denial is received within 3 business days (the 'default proceed' provision).
Question 6: Which FFL license type is required to manufacture firearms for commercial sale?
- Type 01 (Dealer)
- Type 02 (Pawnbroker)
- Type 07 (Manufacturer) (Correct answer)
- Type 03 (Collector)
Correct answer: Type 07 (Manufacturer)
A Type 07 FFL is required for persons who manufacture firearms as a business for sale or distribution.
Question 7: What information must be recorded in the A&D book when a firearm is acquired from another FFL?
- Only the firearm's serial number and date received
- The seller's FFL number, firearm description, serial number, and date received (Correct answer)
- The seller's personal ID and firearm description only
- The transfer invoice number and firearm type only
Correct answer: The seller's FFL number, firearm description, serial number, and date received
When acquiring from another FFL, the A&D record must include the transferor's FFL number, complete firearm description, serial number, and date of acquisition.
FFL Licensing Procedures & Recordkeeping 3
Which federal law is the primary statute governing FFL licensing requirements?