| Ever since the gun control act of 1968 was passed, | | | | 10 Manufacturer of firearms, ammunition and |
| the manufacture and sale of firearms is only possible | | | | ammunition components, including NFA destructive |
| by those in possession of a Federal Firearms License, | | | | devices but no other NFA items, and not including |
| (FFL). In order to obtain one of these licenses, an | | | | armor piercing ammunition |
| application must be filed with the Bureau of Alcohol, | | | | 11 Importer of firearms, ammunition and NFA |
| Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. This form is | | | | destructive devices, but no other NFA items |
| known as ATF form 7, and can cover a number of | | | | For NFA, (National Firearms Act of 1934), firearms |
| different types of licenses. An outline of the different | | | | and ammunition the classification is as follows: |
| types and special operation tax classes, (SOT) for | | | | Class--Usage |
| NFA firearms are listed and outlined below. | | | | Class 1 Importer of NFA firearms |
| First, the FFL license types: | | | | Class 2 Manufacturer of NFA firearms |
| Type--Description--Fee | | | | Class 3 Dealer of NFA firearms |
| 1 Dealer in firearms, for other than destructive | | | | One thing to note is that all firearms licenses are valid |
| devices--$200 | | | | for a period of three years (3), and are |
| 2 Pawnbroker for firearms, other than destructive | | | | non-transferable. |
| devices--$200 | | | | While at first this classification scheme may appear |
| 3 Collector of Curio & Relic (C&R) firearms. Only for | | | | overly complex, if you spend a little time reading the |
| collecting and not to be used for buying and | | | | law, it will start to make sense. If nothing else, i hope |
| selling--$30.00 | | | | this brief outline will provide you with a much deeper |
| 6 Manufacturer of ammunition and reloading | | | | appreciation for the complexity involved with |
| components other than armor piercing ammunition | | | | obtaining and maintaining federal firearms licenses. If |
| NFA, destructive--$150.00 | | | | you're interested in obtaining a federal firearms |
| 7 Manufacturer of firearms, ammunition and | | | | license, try not to be dissuaded by all the |
| ammunition components other than NFA, Destructive | | | | requirements.. Take your time, do your research, and |
| Devices and Armor Piercing Ammunition | | | | seek out help when needed. It's a very rewarding |
| 8 Importer of firearms and ammunition other than | | | | and profitable venture that will pay off for years to |
| destructive devices--150$ | | | | come. |
| 9 Dealer in destructive devices--$3000 | | | | |