ATF Response to open letter

[miles71]

I have seen the open letter on this forum to the ATF asking for clarification on the release time on pistols, etc. Has there been any response? My FFL and other I have spoken to seem to be the most concerned about the ATF fines, etc.

TD

 

[dlmcbm]

I have seen no official letter but I think this sums it up.

Q: If a State is acting as a NICS point of contact (POC) and State law has requirements regarding the amount of time that a licensee must wait before transferring a firearm after contacting the State, should the licensee comply with the State requirements, the Federal requirements, or both?
The licensee must comply with both State and Federal requirements.

Example: State D is acting as a POC for NICS checks. State law requires a background check prior to the transfer of any firearm. State law also requires the licensee to wait 10 days to get a response from the State. The licensee must contact the State POC for a NICS check and a State background check. The licensee must comply with both Federal and State law by waiting 10 days for a response prior to transferring the firearm. If the licensee has not received a response from the State after 10 days, he or she may transfer the firearm.

Taken from http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/brady-law.html#waiting-period

 

[miles71]

I have seen no official letter but I think this sums it up.

Quote:
Q: If a State is acting as a NICS point of contact (POC) and State law has requirements regarding the amount of time that a licensee must wait before transferring a firearm after contacting the State, should the licensee comply with the State requirements, the Federal requirements, or both?
The licensee must comply with both State and Federal requirements.

Example: State D is acting as a POC for NICS checks. State law requires a background check prior to the transfer of any firearm. State law also requires the licensee to wait 10 days to get a response from the State. The licensee must contact the State POC for a NICS check and a State background check. The licensee must comply with both Federal and State law by waiting 10 days for a response prior to transferring the firearm. If the licensee has not received a response from the State after 10 days, he or she may transfer the firearm.
Taken from http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/brad...waiting-period

So the FFL has no reasonable reason to fear ATF issues since the MSP is the point of contact in Md.

Thank you, you da man.
TD

 

[Pinecone]

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