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Rick Hill

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January 9, 2020 - 8:27 pm

I have a member asking what the record retention period is after C&R license expiration. My recollection is that you are required to submit your bound book to ATF when you cease collecting activity but I seem to recall that is no longer a requirement although I can’t find any reference to record retention in my ATF notes.

Does anyone have any information on this?

Thanks………

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January 9, 2020 - 9:13 pm

Pretty sure it’s not a requirement now, if it ever was. Few yrs ago, I allowed mine to expire through carelessness, as I hadn’t been using it. Couple of yrs later, decided I wanted it back, but had to re-apply. Never returned my bound book, & no questions were asked.

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January 10, 2020 - 12:54 am

Once your license expires…..destroy your bound book….That is it.

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January 10, 2020 - 1:16 am

https://www.atf.gov/firearms/qa/are-licensed-collectors-required-turn-their-acquisition-and-disposition-records-atf-if

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January 10, 2020 - 4:14 am

Mike:

Thanks much! Precisely what I was hoping for…………..

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January 11, 2020 - 4:00 am

You’re quite welcome, Rick. The FAQ section seemed more user-friendly in the Treasury Department days but the info is still there if you look for it. In a nutshell the BATFE is not terribly concerned with C&R transactions. They know we will obey the applicable laws and keep the required records and the items we collect will not be used in crimes. I think this philosophy will not change with the transition to the Justice Department.

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