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ATF Procedure 2017-1

On July 28, 2017, the ATF issued ATF Procedure 2017-1 titled, "Recordkeeping and Background Check Procedure for Facilitation of Private Party Firearms Transfers.” This Procedure supersedes ATF...

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FFL Disaster Considerations

On August 25, 2017, as Hurricane Harvey moved toward the Texas Gulf Coast, ATF issued guidance to all FFLs regarding disaster preparedness.  Shortly thereafter, the industry’s trade association, the...

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FFL Disaster Preparedness

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Special Advisory, HeadquartersFor Immediate Release,  Friday, August 25, 2017 Contact: Public Affairs Division, 202-648-8500, www.atf.gov...

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FBI NICS 2017 Retailer Day

FBI NICS Announces its Annual Retailer Day | Orchid Advisors On June 22, 2017 FBI NICS announced the following for firearms retailers: Have you ever been curious about what happens with a National...

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FBI NICS Announces 2017 Retailer Day

On May 16, 2017 FBI NICS announced the following for firearms retailers: The FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division’s National Instant Criminal Background Checks System (NICS)...

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