the wait starts:EDIT :approved !!!

[stitchnicklas]

sent out my 01ffl packet today to the atf.

already have business license and everything else i need to open my gunsmithing business...just waiting for the 01ffl now.


EDIT:
got call today from local agent and he is coming tomorrow morning for site inspection and interview..:sweatdr op:

waiting for word on supervisor signoff and issuance...


got word i was approved !!!!

[j-shot]

sent out my 01ffl packet today to the atf.

already have business license and everything else i need to open my gunsmithing business...just waiting for the 01ffl now.

Where did you do the schooling...?

[stitchnicklas]

Where did you do the schooling...?

currently taking the agi master course,been doing stuff here and there for couple years also.father was a master machinist for 42 yrs.


although kinda crappy fact.... no certification or schooling is required to open a gunsmith business.

[Dingleberry]

Well I guess i should jump on board, I have a Dremel tool and pipe cutter!

Seriously good for you, when you open up blast the address... need some stock work done.

[stitchnicklas]

app was forwarded to local field office 4-4-14 so i should be getting a call soon

[Funtimes]

app was forwarded to local field office 4-4-14 so i should be getting a call soon

I just got a call from my ATF agent. I guess she was in another state for a while, but has asked to setup an appointment next week.

They took my money in late February.

[BT JUSTICE]

Do you have to wait until you have your FFL to apply for the Ca DOJ permits, or can you start that process and send your FFL after the fact?

[stitchnicklas]

Do you have to wait until you have your FFL to apply for the Ca DOJ permits, or can you start that process and send your FFL after the fact?

need to wait,app requires a ffl #.

will be filing exempt anyway with doj and do service based gunsmithing

[BT JUSTICE]

Congrats! I sent my app off Monday. I've already got customers waiting, so that's reassuring!

[stitchnicklas]

got call today from local agent and he is coming tomorrow morning for site inspection and interview..

any one with experience have advice, pointers,or else to give me??????

[meritman]

Review the ATF reference guide #5300.4, be prepared to explain and show your in-house safety measures and record keeping practices, ask questions, ask for the agent's ID at the door to verify they are who they say they are (seriously, I got scolded for not doing so when my agent visited me - it's a security thing). Other than that, just relax.

[acespawnshop]

I would have a legal pad ready to take notes. Have your questions thought out and written down before hand. If you are unsure of anything get clarification. Remember they are there to help you.

[stitchnicklas]

weel everything went good and the agent was a awesome guy and mellow.
just needs a letter from landlord saying he is cool with me running home business.letter went out today.
everything he wanted to see and know was in the green.

[mike21]

Im still waiting for my call from an agent for my interview. Been about 3 weeks since my app went out. Do you guys have a safe inside your "office" where you store your business firearms? I read somewhere that a lock on a closet door would meet the needs for storage, but the closet in my future office room has sliding doors. I was thinking of picking up a 2nd safe and putting it in the office. I have one for personal firearms already but don't think I can mix business and personal firearms. Just want to get the office completely ready before I get the call

[stitchnicklas]

Im still waiting for my call from an agent for my interview. Been about 3 weeks since my app went out. Do you guys have a safe inside your "office" where you store your business firearms? I read somewhere that a lock on a closet door would meet the needs for storage, but the closet in my future office room has sliding doors. I was thinking of picking up a 2nd safe and putting it in the office. I have one for personal firearms already but don't think I can mix business and personal firearms. Just want to get the office completely ready before I get the call

my time line was this:
app went out 2-28...signed fore 3-6
entered in to system 3-13
sent to field office 4-4
interview 4-18


you need to have a separate safe for business vs. personal firearms or personal firearms must have tag's stating they are personal firearms on them.
he was vague about storage of firearms...but the state will come and require a safe,also your INS.company will want you to have one as well(900 a year buy the way for ins.).