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agency letterhead stating that the officer will use the firearm in
official duties and where a records check reveals the officer does
not have any convictions for a misdemeanor crime of domestic
violence;
• The transfer of a replacement firearm of the same kind and type
to the person from whom a firearm was received; or
• The transfer of a firearm that is subject to the National Firearms
Act if the transfer was pre-approved by the ATF.
Note: a Texas License To Carry a Handgun (“LTC”) currently
qualifies as an alternative to the NICS background check
requirement as long as the license was issued within five years of
the date of the transfer. A complete permit chart for all states is
available on the ATF’s website at www.atf.gov.
5. If a person buys multiple handguns, a dealer must report that
person to the ATF
Under federal law, FFLs are required to report to the ATF any sale
or transfer of two or more pistols, revolvers, or any combination of
pistols and revolvers totaling two or more to an unlicensed (nonFFL) individual that takes place at one time or during any five
consecutive business days. See 18 U.S.C. § 923(g)(3). This report
is made to the ATF on Form 3310.4 and is completed in triplicate
with the original copy sent to the ATF, one sent to the designated
state police or local law enforcement agency in the jurisdiction
where the sale took place, and one retained by the dealer and held
for no less than five years.
6. FFLs must report persons who purchase more than one rifle in
southwest border states
In Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, and California, FFL dealers are
required by the ATF to report the sale or other transfer of more
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