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2/2/2026 6:46:14 PM EDT
Applied for my C&R 03. I realized that box E where talks about safe storage for a FFL I was in a hurry abd Initialed it vs writing n/a as Directions said

A couple  ffls I know  said it's not a big deal and should go through without the examiner kicking it back for a correction. ?

I spoke to the lady on the phone at a t f this morning , and she said that if there was an error they would send it back within sixty days

What is everyone's thoughts? Approved or sent back for correction.

I guess worst case 60 days it gets denied I reapply
2/3/2026 8:00:19 PM EDT
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When ATF mentions "safe storage" they don't mean safes, alarm systems, etc.

It has to do with the provisions of § 478.104 Secure gun storage or safety device.
§ 478.104 Secure gun storage or safety device.

(a) Any person who applies to be a licensed firearms dealer must certify on ATF Form 7 (5310.12), Application for Federal Firearms License, that compatible secure gun storage or safety devices will be available at any place where firearms are sold under the license to nonlicensed individuals (subject to the exception that in any case in which a secure gun storage or safety device is temporarily unavailable because of theft, casualty, loss, consumer sales, backorders from a manufacturer, or any other similar reason beyond the control of the licensee, the dealer shall not be considered in violation of the requirement to make available such a device).

(b) Any person who applies to be a licensed firearms importer or a licensed manufacturer and will be engaged in business on the licensed premises as a dealer in the same type of firearms authorized by the license to be imported or manufactured must make the certification required under paragraph (a) of this section.

(c) Each licensee described in this section must have compatible secure gun storage or safety devices available at any place in which firearms are sold under the license to persons who are not licensees. However, such licensee shall not be considered to be in violation of this requirement if a secure gun storage or safety device is temporarily unavailable because of theft, casualty loss, consumer sales, backorders from a manufacturer, or any other similar reason beyond the control of the licensee.

[ATF 24P, 87 FR 193, Jan. 4, 2022]
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None of that applies to a collector.
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