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@BigWaylon
Maybe I missed it somewhere, but it looks like your directions fail to say include a copy of your notarized trust document under the form 4 entity instructions. It is still required to be included correct? |
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@BigWaylon Maybe I missed it somewhere, but it looks like your directions fail to say include a copy of your notarized trust document under the form 4 entity instructions. It is still required to be included correct? View Quote |
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@BigWaylon
On the Nov 2018 form 4 instructions, it outlines the approved in last two years certification info for trusts. I'd be curious to see how folks suggest doing that on paper submissions. It's a bit more straightforward on efile. I'd also be curious to know if they consider your revised schedule A being updated with new firearms a change that invalidates your use of the certification or if that is allowable. |
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@BigWaylon On the Nov 2018 form 4 instructions, it outlines the approved in last two years certification info for trusts. I'd be curious to see how folks suggest doing that on paper submissions. It's a bit more straightforward on efile. I'd also be curious to know if they consider your revised schedule A being updated with new firearms a change that invalidates your use of the certification or if that is allowable. View Quote A revised schedule shouldn’t make a difference. Although I’ve never sent them anything except the original schedule. They’re looking (or I assume they are) for changes in RPs and any other fundamental changes. The times I’ve seen people discuss it, then simply include a letter that provides the information requested. I’ve found it just as easy to send a copy of the trust instead. |
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I’ve asked the ATF a couple times for a “form” (or at least a format) to use, and never had any luck. A revised schedule shouldn’t make a difference. Although I’ve never sent them anything except the original schedule. They’re looking (or I assume they are) for changes in RPs and any other fundamental changes. The times I’ve seen people discuss it, then simply include a letter that provides the information requested. I’ve found it just as easy to send a copy of the trust instead. View Quote |
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[#8]
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The ATF responded to an email that I sent asking about the blue and black FD-258 cards. They said they except either. View Quote The card printed in black and all the boxes are the same, except that the ORI box has the ORI of the agency that printed me, and the Reason Fingerprinted box says "Personal Identification." Any reason I can't white that out and print what I need in the boxes? Line through it maybe so they can see what it said before? I don't see this working with their ORI on there. Oh, and the clerk's User ID appears in the box for "Signature of Official Taking Fingerprints." Thoughts? ETA: I called NFA Branch this morning. Spoke to Melissa (no further name or id offered). I asked if I could correct the cards, and she told me they have a label for both the ORI box and the Reason Fingerprinted box. She went on to say that if it arrived wrong they would label over it and continue on. The way she said it led me to believe these might be the only two boxes that they would do this for, but I'm speculating. Poor gal sounded exhausted. Bring on the cover letter! |
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[#9]
Approved today. 16 days, despite the fact it took me 5 days after filing to get the fingerprints in the mail. Either they didn't look at my print cards very close, or they just don't care (more likely).
I got the reply email with cover letter within 15 minutes of filing. But on my phone it didn't show an attachment. After five days I looked at it again on my tablet and saw the cover letter, went "oh crap" and sent off the cards. Probably would have been more like 12 days had I noticed sooner. I was waiting for a letter they'd already sent. Now to find an engraver... |
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http://i.imgur.com/VsMeaJ1.jpg
1. leave blank 2. sign 3. enter your address 4. enter date printed 5. sign 6. enter “Self” and your address again 7. enter reason; some examples from those with approved cards are “NFA”, “NFA Transfer” (for F4), “NFA Application” (for F1), “Form 1”, and “Form 4” 8. enter Last Name, First Name and Middle Name 9. enter aliases or leave blank 10. enter your Citizenship (U.S. is proper format based on FBI guide) 11. leave blank 12. leave blank 13. leave blank 14. enter your SSN, (optional) 15. leave blank 16. should have the NFA ORI stamped 17. leave blank 18. enter your date of birth, in MM DD YYYY format 19. enter your sex (M/F...or see list in FBI guide below) 20. enter your race (see list in FBI guide below if needed) 21. enter height in feet and inches (format info in FBI guide below) 22. enter weight in pounds 23. enter eye color (see list in FBI guide below) 24. enter hair color (see list in FBI guide below) 25. enter place of birth (state, territory, province or country) 26. leave blank 27. provide prints…roll the individual prints in rows 1-2 and press the ones in the 3rd row, as seen below View Quote |
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[#11]
Quoted: so when rolling my own prints, do I essentially become the "official taking prints"? I'm sorry if that is a stupid question, I'm very new to the NFA world. Trying to get a full understanding of it before I go on sending in my F4. View Quote |
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Yep. Notice there’s nowhere to print your name/title/department/etc? Just sign your name. There’s no qualification/certification required. View Quote I'm sure it becomes a breeze after doing it a few times, but the first time around, I feel like I'm questioning everything I'm doing as if I did it wrong |
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What is the current ORI? My fingerprint cards are blank. My Form 1’s have a send to address in Portland OR. and the example fingerprint cards I’ve seen online list the ORI as in WV.
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What is the current ORI? My fingerprint cards are blank. My Form 1’s have a send to address in Portland OR. and the example fingerprint cards I’ve seen online list the ORI as in WV. View Quote This is the card ATF send me a while back, it's the current revision. Attached File |
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What is the current ORI? My fingerprint cards are blank. My Form 1’s have a send to address in Portland OR. and the example fingerprint cards I’ve seen online list the ORI as in WV. View Quote •Portland is where the payment is processed, then forms are forwarded to WV •FP cards don’t need to go to OR for any reason •the ORI is the originator, which is where the results are sent back after prints are scanned, which is why WV (home of the NFA Division) is listed |
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Question,
The example shown on first page of the print card with prints, is that a good example of what the GOV is accepting for self rolled prints? My biggest fear with doing prints myself is them rejecting them. I keep practicing but none ever seem to be perfect for what I would think they would want. |
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Question, The example shown on first page of the print card with prints, is that a good example of what the GOV is accepting for self rolled prints? My biggest fear with doing prints myself is them rejecting them. I keep practicing but none ever seem to be perfect for what I would think they would want. View Quote I don't know of a single person that has had their application rejected for bad prints. I would send them in and not worry about it. |
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Quoted: Some of the cards I have sent in were terrible. They have accepted every card I have sent in. I don't know of a single person that has had their application rejected for bad prints. I would send them in and not worry about it. View Quote |
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Quoted: Some of the cards I have sent in were terrible. They have accepted every card I have sent in. I don't know of a single person that has had their application rejected for bad prints. I would send them in and not worry about it. View Quote |
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Thanks guys. Here is where I probably messed up the only cards I had. I filled them out today and rolled my own. Since I rolled my own, I signed my name in block 20 and in block 21 it asked for “subjects” employer and address so I put in my actual work address! Think they’ll kick em back?
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Thanks guys. Here is where I probably messed up the only cards I had. I filled them out today and rolled my own. Since I rolled my own, I signed my name in block 20 and in block 21 it asked for “subjects” employer and address so I put in my actual work address! Think they’ll kick em back? View Quote They’re designed for pre-employment background checks. They’re being misused instead of a new card being designed. They don’t really care what goes in that field. |
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Just wondering what do you write in the finger print box if a finger is missing? AMP? Missing?
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[#25]
I'm sure I missed it but on the Responsible Persons what do I put for title?
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I'm sure I missed it but on the Responsible Persons what do I put for title? View Quote Was it somewhere else? (I’m assuming you’re talking about the 5320.23 RPQ...) |
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[#27]
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How to scan/print to FD-258 View Quote It worked like a champ! I did make a few changes that made it easier to me. Once I open the pdf form I ctrl+A>copy>ctrl+N>paste into a new window so I have a background layer, FD layer, then I paste in my entire form with everything filed out except the date. Doing it this way, I can align everything like I want it, then just "hide" the FD layer, and print it out. This way it prints out the entire form, signatures and all, and I only have to date it and mail it. This is a huge deal when you consider my wife is on my trust and now I never have to get her to fill out or fingerprint anything again! Regardless, thanks so much for the tutorial! |
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@BigWaylon or anyone else that may know:
If we have cards where the ORI box is blank, can we write-in the ORI information? And does it HAVE to be cards from the ATF? I have a stack of "equivalent to FD-258" cards printed by a 3rd party. They are exactly like FD-258 cards as far as layout, size, and paper. |
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@BigWaylon or anyone else that may know: If we have cards where the ORI box is blank, can we write-in the ORI information? And does it HAVE to be cards from the ATF? I have a stack of "equivalent to FD-258" cards printed by a 3rd party. They are exactly like FD-258 cards as far as layout, size, and paper. View Quote Alternatively, you can just call the ATF and ask them directly. But give how long it takes to get approvals, I would just order 30 of the free cards and wait for them to get here before I filed anything. If it's so urgent to get the cards sent out asap, I would still call first to make sure they're okay to use. |
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@BigWaylon or anyone else that may know: If we have cards where the ORI box is blank, can we write-in the ORI information? And does it HAVE to be cards from the ATF? I have a stack of "equivalent to FD-258" cards printed by a 3rd party. They are exactly like FD-258 cards as far as layout, size, and paper. View Quote Others send them in with incorrect info and the NFA Division puts a sticker on it. No idea on the “equivalent to” question. As mentioned, the correct ones are free and arrive pretty quick. |
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I would just order some new ones from the ATF. They're free and only take a week or so. It's just not worth the risk if you ask me. Alternatively, you can just call the ATF and ask them directly. But give how long it takes to get approvals, I would just order 30 of the free cards and wait for them to get here before I filed anything. If it's so urgent to get the cards sent out asap, I would still call first to make sure they're okay to use. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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@BigWaylon or anyone else that may know: If we have cards where the ORI box is blank, can we write-in the ORI information? And does it HAVE to be cards from the ATF? I have a stack of "equivalent to FD-258" cards printed by a 3rd party. They are exactly like FD-258 cards as far as layout, size, and paper. Alternatively, you can just call the ATF and ask them directly. But give how long it takes to get approvals, I would just order 30 of the free cards and wait for them to get here before I filed anything. If it's so urgent to get the cards sent out asap, I would still call first to make sure they're okay to use. It wasn't until I got my email with the cover sheet did I find out about having to send prints off within 10 days. So I found FD-258 cards on Amazon that could be delivered the next day. And it wasn't until I opened the package to find out they are FD-258s printed by a 3rd party |
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I'm submitting 6 form 4 packages in one envelope and have a question on the number of fingerprint cards. I've heard 2 cards per envelope with multiple form 4s in it, to 2 cards per package, which would be 12 cards.
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[#33]
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I'm submitting 6 form 4 packages in one envelope and have a question on the number of fingerprint cards. I've heard 2 cards per envelope with multiple form 4s in it, to 2 cards per package, which would be 12 cards. View Quote If filing as an entity, a single copy of the documentation is also enough. |
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Thank you. I did confirm it with the ATF, two fingerprint cards per envelope with multiple forms in it. Sending off six Monday, five suppressors and a SIG 522 COMMANDO SWAT
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Does the RPQ copy need to go to CLEO still? Looks like the Form 4 and RPQ were revised Sept 2019 and won't populate or is even fillable on that copy, or is it me?
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Does the RPQ copy need to go to CLEO still? Looks like the Form 4 and RPQ were revised Sept 2019 and won't populate or is even fillable on that copy, or is it me? View Quote If you’re trying to fill it in using a browser window, stop. Save the file and open it in Adobe. It should work hem, even in just the free Reader program. |
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RPQ still goes to CLEO. If you’re trying to fill it in using a browser window, stop. Save the file and open it in Adobe. It should work hem, even in just the free Reader program. View Quote Using this form. https://www.atf.gov/firearms/docs/form/national-firearms-act-nfa-responsible-person-questionnaire-532023/download ETA: Works now. They must have been updating it at the same time. |
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2 part question here concering the 5320.20 for an permanent intrastate move...
What would the proper date range be for box 3? If I keep things the way they are and choose not to send the 5320.20, will this cause any problems with future F1/F4 submissions? |
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2 part question here concering the 5320.20 for an permanent intrastate move... 1. What would the proper date range be for box 3? 2. If I keep things the way they are and choose not to send the 5320.20, will this cause any problems with future F1/F4 submissions? View Quote 2. F1, not at all. F4, only possibly if you’re using one to transfer the item in question...if wouldn’t affect any future F4s for new items. It could also affect future 5320.20s for the item in question if the From address doesn’t match the registry. Those situations are easily explainable if a problem arises. |
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1. Depends. If you’re doing it before the move, give yourself plenty of time to get it back at the original address. If you’re doing it afterwards, it really doesn’t matter. They accept up to a full year (any start/end as long as the end date is one calendar day prior the following year). 2. F1, not at all. F4, only possibly if you’re using one to transfer the item in question...if wouldn’t affect any future F4s for new items. It could also affect future 5320.20s for the item in question if the From address doesn’t match the registry. Those situations are easily explainable if a problem arises. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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2 part question here concering the 5320.20 for an permanent intrastate move... 1. What would the proper date range be for box 3? 2. If I keep things the way they are and choose not to send the 5320.20, will this cause any problems with future F1/F4 submissions? 2. F1, not at all. F4, only possibly if you’re using one to transfer the item in question...if wouldn’t affect any future F4s for new items. It could also affect future 5320.20s for the item in question if the From address doesn’t match the registry. Those situations are easily explainable if a problem arises. |
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Just as a heads up since i didnt see it mentioned. The form 4 (5320.4) was updated in Sept and looks like it is a little longer then the instructions in this thread. Just a few more alien questions so the 18a- 20 questions are different and the RP stuff signing part after it looks different. No biggie but i thought id mention it.
Thanks for doing this. The can i want is backordered from SiCo but i found another place with it cheaper so ill have to do this leg work myself rather than the easy Si Co route. |
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NOTE: the forms have been Revised as of September 2019. I’m am not updating screen shots at this point, but will adjust question numbers
I didn’t know this until somebody mentioned it a couple days ago. I added the above note right at the point things change on all the forms, and adding questions and adjusting numbers for each one. It’s nothing more than adding some identifying info like SSN and a spot for UPN. |
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@BigWaylon Are these good enough or do I need more pad? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/249363/C7FB5DC9-510B-4E55-83BB-71C12D0391CC_jpe-1300618.JPG View Quote ...but if those were mine, I’d send them without a second thought. |
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@BigWaylon Are these good enough or do I need more pad? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/249363/C7FB5DC9-510B-4E55-83BB-71C12D0391CC_jpe-1300618.JPG View Quote Just to make sure you're aware, you have to send two cards. So assuming the other card is of equal quality I think you'll be fine. |
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Quoted: I've printed my own for the last 5 stamps I've sent off. They look worse than yours. I also think you'll be fine. I wouldn't hesitate to send them off. Just to make sure you're aware, you have to send two cards. So assuming the other card is of equal quality I think you'll be fine. View Quote Thanks for additional feedback plus the reminder of two cards. |
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[#48]
I'm about to submit 2 more form 4's on a trust that's previously been used to submit 2 others. Couple questions.
1) I've moved (in-state, just down the road a bit) since the trust was formed, anything in particular I need to do for that reason? I never sent in a letter or form for the move, as my understanding was this is not required for an in-state move. I don't even remember if my trust has my address as part of it, and I don't have it in front of me right now, but I supposed I may need to call the lawyer about updating that. 2) My understanding from this thread is that you don't need to update the schedule of assets with previously transferred/made items, or even submit that schedule with the trust at all? If I don't update or submit a schedule at all, will that raise questions? I.e. will/can they look back and see that I've had two previous transfers and they don't see that reflected on the trust? If anyone in the Virginia Beach area sees this and has an opinion on the matter, do you think it's better to submit the notification to VBPD (he's known as something of an anti) or the state police (in event of future bans, giving the staties this information directly just feels like making it easy for them, not that I believe the locals will necessarily protect that info) |
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I'm about to submit 2 more form 4's on a trust that's previously been used to submit 2 others. Couple questions. 1) I've moved (in-state, just down the road a bit) since the trust was formed, anything in particular I need to do for that reason? I never sent in a letter or form for the move, as my understanding was this is not required for an in-state move. I don't even remember if my trust has my address as part of it, and I don't have it in front of me right now, but I supposed I may need to call the lawyer about updating that. You only have to inform them if you're moving across state lines and it's only form 1 items (suppressors don't matter at all) . You're good. 2) My understanding from this thread is that you don't need to update the schedule of assets with previously transferred/made items, or even submit that schedule with the trust at all? If I don't update or submit a schedule at all, will that raise questions? I.e. will/can they look back and see that I've had two previous transfers and they don't see that reflected on the trust? You don't have to update your schedules with them. I've sent in the same digital copy of my trust for all ~12 something form 4/1s and have never updated it. If anyone in the Virginia Beach area sees this and has an opinion on the matter, do you think it's better to submit the notification to VBPD (he's known as something of an anti) or the state police (in event of future bans, giving the staties this information directly just feels like making it easy for them, not that I believe the locals will necessarily protect that info) Don't matter who you submit it to now, you don't have to get their approval, only have to inform them. View Quote |
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[#50]
Thanks.
I know I don't need their approval, I was just curious if anyone knew if one or the other was "better" for the sake of being supportive of rights. I'd rather 'notify' the one who is more likely to file it in the shredder than add it to a database. If such a difference exists. Know what I mean? ETA the form 1 only thing... really? Is that just for permanent moves? I have a class I'm going to take with a form 4 firearm across state lines, I've always been told I need to request the permission slip first. |
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