Does an importer or manufacturer of firearms also need a dealers license?
[Top] No, as long as he is engaged in business at his licensed premises in the same type of firearms authorized by his license. [27 CFR 478.41(b)] If a person timely files an application for renewal of his license and his present license expires prior to receipt of the new license, may he continue to conduct the business covered by his expired license? [Top] Yes. A person who timely files an application for renewal of his license may continue operations authorized by his expired license until his application is finally acted upon. An application is timely filed when it is post marked prior to the expiration date of the license. If a person does not timely file an application for the renewal of his license and his license expires, he must file ATF Form 7, Application for License, or an ATF Form 7CR, Application for License (Collector of Curios or Relics), as required by 27 CFR 478.44, submit the application fee applicable to a new business, and obtain the required license before continu
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