ATF Interview for FFL, what it's really like

What is the ATF Interview for FFL really like. Well not as bad as most folks seem to think.! Getting your FFL will take time, about 3 to 4 months total. So don't think it's going to happen overnight!

That being said, it's not as bad as most folks on the internet make it out to be. The interview with the ATF Agent was an absolute pleasure. It's very informative, they want you to be successful and stay out of trouble. Now they do take this seriously so don't think you can skirt the laws, nor should you even try that unless you like jail and fines. But if you simply follow the laws and take in the information they provide, you'll be just fine. Remember, they aren't out to get you!

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[PilotMcbride]

Great stuff mate, very informative.
Your FFL carries the same weight as our Dealers/Armourers/Gunsmiths license(s) here in Oz. A good mate of mine decided to get his dealers license and I was his "Devil's Advocate" as well as assisting him getting his license. 4 or 5 separate authorities had to be convinced, including our Attorney General departments at both State and Federal levels, various safework authorities and local authorities. Yes, pages and pages of forms and procedures to follow etc etc. He got it with no problems, pretty much because if we were confused at some of their requirements we asked, and that was a big plus. When the various officers turned up for their inspections they even had transcripts of our conversations with their authority and went through them with us. Things like security storage, alarms etc, which we basically doubled their requirements, and the local cops love it because now they have local dealer for storage of confiscated weapons, lol.
Over here our firearms legislation is draconian, any demerit can cost a shooter his/her license, even a discharged (spent) 22 case accidentally dropped in your safe storage area is enough, and it has happened to a couple of fellows we know, but they argued with the inspecting officer instead of the old "yes sir, no sir, 3 bags full sir".

I've been shooting for well over 50 years (reloading 40yrs) - farm shooting (vermin), military, back to vermin and now mostly range but also a bit of vermin eradication. I truly enjoy watching your videos, never too old or experienced to learn new things or to reinforce known information.

Many, many thanks for your work mate, truly enjoyable and informative.

Cheers from downunder

[ndavid]

Actually did my interview today. Amazing experience. The agent was very helpful and flat out said call him first if there is any question or I am unsure about before doing it. Even this much time later, my interview went exactly as yours did

[PKPK-rrrs]

ATF: Do you have any pets?

Me: I do.

ATF: What kind?

Me: *sweats umm... a Siberian -Husky- Turtle

[CS_Highlights]

My interview is this coming week. You calmed my brain. I was wondering about what it would be like. Thanks. Also thanks for the heads up on the record keeping kit.

[Anonymous]

"All for the Second Amendment" means that ATF agent would be trying to take it down from the inside.

[fitdadexperiment-eight]

Awesome video. I’m currently in the waiting process for my first suppressor and researching a form 1 process application along with it. Came across a company who helps folks understand how to apply for the various types of applications and various types of FFL’s. I’ve been on the fence to apply for an FFL for a bit now. Glad I found your channel. Definitely a lot of info learned just from hearing your experience. I have a couple buddies who’ve gotten their FFL’s too. One has a pawn shop and the other has an FFL allowing him to purchase at dealer cost and sell for market value. Subscribed to your channel.

[natemiller]

Great video very informative thanks for sharing and good luck with your business. I started reloading a few months ago after reading several books on reloading over the last few years and have always been fascinated by the engineering and processes to make firearms and really want to learn gunsmithing.

[homesteadishdad]

Thank you for making this video. After searching lots of them, your's seemed to be the only one made in the last 5 years. So thank you!

[GorillasGuns]

Thanks for that.. I've been deliberating getting an ffl.. now I feel alot better about it. . And you got a new sub...

[gunsnmammons]

Loved the video, very informative. I am considering applying for an FFL SOT. I appreciate the content!

[VexxielWard]

If your dog isn't full of holes the ATF didn't come to your house.

[patrioticimmigrant]

Great video thanks. The 2nd amendment means no licenses period. Its the same as a business or marriage or concealment license. It's nobody's business but yours.

[darthluke]

I really appreciate this video. Planning on starting the process for myself soon. The interview was the part worrying me the most. Thank you and good luck with your business!

[TheWaterman]

When I had my shop/store years ago. I was one of the trail blazers that incorporate a computer an IBM XT. Wrote the pos system that incorporated the logs that where required. A couple of agents came in conducting a trace on a stolen firearm that was recovered. Typed in the serial number hit the key info popped up and printed it out. They both looked at each other. Pulled the printed log. They opened it. Said very interesting. I also pulled out the standard bound book also. Gave a demo at a dealers meeting. Those where the days.

[penthaughtz]

Even though firearm businesses are basically forced to comply with the ATF, both they and firearms owners should still actively be trying to abolish them.

[Slinky]

I am in the process for my class 7 now. Thanks for the insight! Good luck and best wishes. New subscriber now.

[ray]

Looking to get my FFL in MI. Found this video extremely helpful. Thank you!

[ninja]

"They are not out there to make you fail, or make life harder."
Literally requiring mountains of red tape, licenses, expense, and record keeping to exercise God-given, constitutionally protected rights.
Supposedly, so they can have the ability to violate the rights of someone who's ex-gf/wife claims he punched her.
Abolish the ATF.

[planeiac]

Very well done, I just applied and have been a little nervous about what to expect. Thank you.

[ericism]

Great video. He has the right attitude to succeed.