Letter of Authorization for FFL

draginfish

I sold a gun here on Gunbroker and the copy of the FFL shows a Expiration date of April 1, 2010. Enclosed was a copy of a letter
from the Bureau of ATF stating that the timely application for renewal of their license was received, but not completed. The letter states that they can do business as usual for 90 days or until completion of the renewal. It was dated March 1, 2010. Has anyone ran across this situation before and how did you handle it?
Thanks in advance for any help.

Spider7115

Yes, that's a common practice by ATF and perfectly acceptable as a valid FFL.

draginfish

Thanks for the fast answer.

Spider7115

quote:Originally posted by draginfish
Thanks for the fast answer.


You're welcome. Here's backup confirmation from BATF for you:

Q: If a person timely files an application for renewal of a license and the present license expires prior to receipt of the new license, may the person continue to conduct the business covered by the expired license?

Yes. A person who timely files an application for renewal of a license may continue operations authorized by the expired license until the application is finally acted upon. An application is timely filed when it is received accurate and completed at the P.O. Box listed on the application form with the appropriate renewal fee.

If a person does not timely file a license renewal application and the license expires, the person must file ATF Form 7 (5310.12), Application for License, or an ATF Form 7CR (5310.16), Application for License (Collector of Curios or Relics), as required by 27 CFR 478.44, submit the application fee applicable to a new business, and obtain the required license before continuing business activity.

[27 CFR 478.45]

http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/licensing.html#timely-renewal-loa

MFI

You nailed it Spidey !!

duckhunter

Good to Go.