Quote Originally Posted by Irving View Post
What does this mean for people who have yet to enter into the NFA game? I read all the posts, but don't really know what any of it means. It sounds like you have to jump through the same hoops to get a CCW (as far as photo and finger prints) for each new item. Is it correct that the concern is that sheriff departments will just blow off the requests to have the prints and photos done?

Have I missed the NFA boat until this gets cleared up?
Nobody knows for certain positive what is going to happen. The following is my opinion only. The final rule document has this in it.

"V. Final Rule
For the reasons discussed above, this final rule has been revised from the proposed rule to eliminate the requirement for a certification signed by a CLEO and instead add a CLEO notification requirement. (page 209)

Accordingly, because the law enforcement certification will no longer be required, the regulations in§§ 479.63 and 479.85 are being revised to require the applicant maker or transferee, as well as each responsible person, to provide a notice to the appropriate State or local official that an application is being submitted to ATF. (page208)" end of quote.

Earlier in the same document it says the way the notification is going to be accomplished is by have the applicants send in 2 copies of Form 5320.23 and fingerprint cards with their Forms to the ATF. The ATF will then keep one copy to conduct their background check and send the other to the CLEO to fulfil the notification requirement. Doing it this way does mean there would be no CLEO sign off required.

On the other hand I wonder what would happen if the CLEO told the ATF they don't think the applicant should be approved.