Federal Firearms License Types

[Xringshooter]

For those of you that would like to know about the different types of Federal Firearms Licenses:

Type 01 -DEALER in firearms other than destructive devices.
(includes: rifles, shotguns, pistols, revolvers, gunsmith activities, and National Firearms Act (NFA) weapons.) 18 U.S.C 923(a)(3)(B)
Fee: $200.00 for the first three (3) years. $90.00 on renewal. Application: ATF Form 7 (5310.12)

Type 02 -PAWNBROKER in firearms other than destructive devices.
(includes: rifles, shotguns, pistols, revolvers, gunsmith activities, and National Firearms Act (NFA) weapons.) 18 U.S.C 923(a)(3)(B)
Fee: $200.00 for the first three (3) years. $90.00 on renewal. Application: ATF Form 7 (5310.12)

Type 03 -COLLECTOR OF CURIOS AND RELICS.
(pertains exclusively to firearms classified as curios and relics, and it's purpose is to facilitate a personal collection. It is NOT a license to buy and sell curios and relics. 18 U.S.C 923(b)
Fee: $30.00 for three (3) years. Application: ATF Form 7 CR (5310.16)

Type 06 - MANUFACTURER OF AMMUNITION FOR FIREARMS
other than ammunition for destructive devices or armor piercing ammunition. 18 U.S.C 923(a)(1)(C)
Fee: $30.00 for three (3) years. Application: ATF Form 7 (5310.12)

Type 07 - MANUFACTURER OF FIREARMS other than destructive devices. 18 U.S.C 923(a)(1)(B)
Fee: $150 for three (3) years. Application: ATF Form 7 (5310.12)

Type 08 -IMPORTER OF FIREARMS other than destructive devices or AMMUNITION FOR FIREARMS other than destructive devices, or ammunition other than armor piercing ammunition.
NOTE: Importers of handguns and rifles MUST register with ATF under the provisions of the Arms Export Control Act. Contact the Firearms and Explosives Imports Branch at 8320 (304) 616-4550 or see the web page: http://www.atf.gov/firearms/feib/index.htm for further information on registration. 18 U.S.C 923(a)(2)(B)
Fee: $150.00 for three (3) years. Application: ATF Form 7 (5310.12)

Type 09 -DEALER IN DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES. 18 U.S.C 923(a)(3)(A)
Fee: $3,000.00 for three (3) years. Application: ATF Form 7 (5310.12)

Type 10 -MANUFACTURER OF DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES, AMMUNITION FOR DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES OR ARMOR PIERCING AMMUNITION. 18 U.S.C 923(a)(1)(A)
Fee: $3,000.00 for three (3) years. Application: ATF Form 7 (5310.12)

Type 11 IMPORTER OF DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES, AMMUNITION FOR DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES OR ARMOR PIERCING AMMUNITION. 18 U.S.C 923(a)(2)(A)
Fee: $3,000.00 for three (3) years. Application: ATF Form 7 (5310.12)

[o1dakota440]

i think someone should make this into a sticky

[bige64]

I'm going to chime in on the SOT's...

From http://www.quarterbore.com/

"Class 3" refers to a firearms dealer who has paid a special tax, called the "Special Occupational Tax" (SOT) to deal in machineguns and other National Firearms Act (NFA) weapons.

Machineguns, Sound suppressors, Short-Barrel Rifles and Shotguns, and Any Other Weapons (AOW) are all regulated and taxed under the National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA) as amended by Title 2 of the Gun Control Act (GCA) of 1968.

Semi-auto and all other firearms except large-bore or explosive Destructive Devices are regulated under Title 1 of the Gun Control Act (GCA).

What most people mistakenly call Class 3 is properly referred to as NFA or Title 2 firearms.

A Class 3 SOT dealer is a dealer of NFA firearms
A Class 2 SOT manufacturer is a manufacturer of NFA firearms
A Class 1 SOT importer is an importer of NFA firearms

Type 1 FFL is a Title 1 dealer or gunsmith
Type 2 FFL is a Title 1 dealer doing business as a pawnbroker
Type 3 FFL is a licensed collector of Curio & Relic (C&R) firearms
Type 6 FFL is a licensed maker of ammunition and reloading components other than Armor Piercing ammunition
Type 7 FFL is a Title 1 manufacturer of firearms, ammunition and ammunition components other than NFA, Destructive Devices and Armor Piercing ammunition
Type 8 FFL is an importer of Title 1 firearms and ammunition
Type 9 FFL is a dealer in Title 1 firearms including NFA destructive devices, but no other NFA
Type 10 FFL is a manufacturer of Title 1 firearms, ammunition and ammunition components, including NFA Destructive Devices but no other NFA, and not including Armor Piercing ammunition
Type 11 FFL is an importer of Title 1 firearms, ammunition and NFA Destructive Devices, but no other NFA

To get a Class 3 SOT status, you need a dealer or manufacturer FFL which includes Type 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10 or 11 - and pay a yearly $500 tax due every July 1st.

To get a Class 2 SOT status, you need a manufacturer FFL, which includes Type 7, 10 - and pay a yearly $1000 or $500 (reduced rate for small manufacturers) tax due every July 1st.

To get a Class 1 SOT status, you need an importer FFL, which includes Type 8, 11- and pay a yearly $1000 or $500 (reduced rate for small importers) tax due every July 1st.

[mojo]

I think this should definitely be a sticky

[idpasharpshooter]

does an 07 license also cover for a 01 license or do you need both.

[Xringshooter]

Yes it does (to a point). Here is what the BATFE says:

(C4) Does an importer or manufacturer of firearms also need a dealer's license?

No, as long as the importer or manufacturer is engaged in the business of dealing in firearms at the licensed premises in the same type of firearms authorized by the importer’s or manufacturer’s license.

[27 CFR 478.41(b)]

[robcam817]

Does anyone know of any state or local, (I live in Cranberry TWP) requirements pertaining to the application for a FFL? I intend to do business online, (no brick and mortar store front for now). I've received my application from BATFE and gotten fingerprinted. I've looked at the PA state, (PA.gov) site for relevant info but so far I've got nothing. BATFE also suggests I check with local authorities as well. If anyone can point me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated.

[Xringshooter]

You'll have to have the PA State Firearms license. You get it from the Sheriff's Office. For the local stuff, go to the the township office to inquire if there are any local permits needed for this type of business.

[cigarmanpa]

Does anyone know of any state or local, (I live in Cranberry TWP) requirements pertaining to the application for a FFL? I intend to do business online, (no brick and mortar store front for now). I've received my application from BATFE and gotten fingerprinted. I've looked at the PA state, (PA.gov) site for relevant info but so far I've got nothing. BATFE also suggests I check with local authorities as well. If anyone can point me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated.

please let me know when you're up and running.

[robcam817]

Much thanks Ron. Do you mean a license to sell firearms or a LTCF, (CCW)?