A state law requires FFLs to notify local law enforcement of every firearm sale within 48 hours. An ATF inspector tells the FFL this conflicts with federal privacy law. Which guidance should the FFL follow?
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A
Follow ATF's informal verbal guidance and skip state notification
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B
Consult legal counsel, as ATF inspectors cannot override valid state statutes
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C
Report only to ATF and document the inspector's instructions
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D
Suspend all sales until the conflict is legally resolved