This is a sample form 6. DO NOT PRINT and use this form. You must obtain an original form from your local Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms office. 

* U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 1994—616-777

Form Approved: 0MB No. 15124017

Form Approved: 0MB No. 15124017

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND FIREARMS

APPLICATION AND PERMIT FOR IMPORTATION OF FIREARMS,

AMMUNITION AND IMPLEMENTS OF WAR

NOT FOR USE BY MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES

(Submit in triplicate )

INSTRUCTION SHEET FOR ATF FORM 6 PART I (5330.3A)
(Detach this Instruction sheet before submitting your application)

PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT NOTICE

This request is in accordance with The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980. The purpose of this information collection is to allow ATF to determine if the article(s) described on the application qualifies for importation by the importer, and to serve as the authorization for the importer. This information is mandatory (18 U.S.C. 925(d), 26 U.S.C. 5844, 22 U.S.C. 2778).

The estimated average burden associated with this collection of information is .5 hour(s) per respondent or record keeper, depending on individual circumstances. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden estimate and suggestions for reducing this burden should be addressed to Reports management Officer, Information Programs Branch, Bureau of Alcohol, tobacco and Firearms, Washington, D.C. 20226, and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (1512-0017), Washington, D.C. 20503.

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.   An approved ATF Form 6- Part I (5330.3A) is required to Impart firearms, ammunition, and implements of war into the United States or any possession thereof, except for certain exempt importation prescribed in 27 CFR parts 47, 178 and 179. A military member of the U.S. Armed Forces who is on active duty outside the U.S., or who has been on active duty outside the U.S. during the 60-day period immediately preceding the intended importation, should complete ATF Form 6 - Part II (5330.3B) to import sporting type firearms or ammunition for his persona] use.

2.   Any person engaged in the business of importing firearms or ammunition for resale must be licensed as an Importer under the Gun Control Act of 1968 and, if he is importing firearms, ammunition, firearms parts or implements of war (other than sporting shotguns, shotgun shells, or shotgun parts) he must also be registered as an importer under the Arms Export Control of 1976. No permit to import such articles for resale will be issued until the importer is properly licensed and registered.

3.   A Federal firearms licensee, other than an importer, may make an occasional importation of sporting firearms or ammunition (excluding surplus military) for himself or an unlicensed person in the licensee’s State, provided that the firearms and ammunition are intended for personal use of the person for whom imported and not for resale. ATF Form 6- Part I (5330.3A) Is used to obtain approval for such Importation.

4.   A permit is not required for a firearm or ammunition brought into the United States or any possession thereof by any person who can establish to the satisfaction of Customs that such firearm or ammunition was previously taken out of the United States or any possession thereof by such person.

5   An alien entering the U.S. temporarily may submit this application to import his personally owned firearms and ammunition. If the application is otherwise in order, the application (permit) will be approved on the conditions that It is not unlawful for the Individual to possess the firearms and ammunition in the States in which he travels and that the firearms and ammunition will not be disposed of in the United States but taken out of the United States when the Individual departs. No permit is required for a nonresident of the United States to bring firearms and ammunition into the United States for legitimate hunting or lawful sporting purposes, provided that the firearms and such ammunition as remains following such shooting activity are to be taken out the United States by such person upon conclusion of sporting activity.
6.   A non licensed person may submit this application to import his personally owned ammunition (not firearms) into the U.S. for his personal use and not for resale.

7.   A nonresident U.S. citizen returning to the United States or a nonresident alien immigrating to the United States, from a permanent residence outside of the United States may complete and forward the enclosed Form 6 Part I permit application without having to utilize the services of a federally licensed firearms dealer. The nonresident should include a statement, either on the application form or on an attached sheet, that the firearms are being imparted for his personal use and not for resale and that he is a nonresident U.S. citizen returning to the United States, or is a nonresident alien immigrating to the United States. The firearms must accompany the nonresident on entry into the United States, since once he is in the United States, and has acquired residence in a State, he may not directly import a firearm.  If the firearms do not accompany him, either hand carried or in his baggage (accompanied or unaccompanied), he must engage the services of a federally licensed firearms dealer in his State of residence to Impart the sporting firearms (excluding surplus military) for him.

PREPARATION

8.   The applicant shall prepare this form in triplicate. Required signatures must be in ink on all copies. Other entries must be in ink or be typewritten.

9.   The application should be submitted approximately 60 days prior to the intended importation. All copies shall be submitted to:

Director
Bureau of Alcohol; Tobacco and Firearms
Washington, D.C. 20226
Attention: Firearms and Explosives Imports Branch

10.   Any questions concerning the application should be referred to the Imports Branch at the above address or telephone (202) 927-8320.

11.   If a licensee is acting as an agent for an individual who wishes to import an article, the licensee must complete items 1 thru 14. The name, address, and telephone number of the individual for whom the firearm(s) is intended should appear in item 9.

APPROVAL

12.  The Director will approve the application or advise the applicant of the reason for the disapproval. In some cases it may be necessary to request additional information or to have the firearm or ammunition sent to ATF for examination to determine the import status.

13.  The permit is valid for 12 months from the date of approval. The approved application will serve as the permit to import the article(s) described on the form.

14.  After approval, the Director will retain two copies and forward the original to the applicant or his designated agent, along with copies of ATF Form

RELEASE FROM CUSTOMS

15.  No photographic or other copy may be used, unless certified by the Director, to effect release of the firearms or ammunition from Customs. No amendments or alterations may be made to an approved permit. except by the Director.

16.  An approved ATF Form 6- Purl I (5330.3A) which is unused, expired suspended or revoked shall be returned Immediately to the Director, Bureau of ATF. Washington, D.C. 20226. Attention: Firearms and Explosives imports Branch.

17.  The ATF Form GA. with Section I completed, the approved permit, and any other necessary documents, must be presented to the U.S. Customs Service officials handing the importation to effect release of the firearms or ammunition.

 18.  The Customs officer, alter determining that the importation Is in order, will execute the certificate 01 release on ATE Form GA.

19.  The Customs officer will forward the ATF Form GA to the address shown on the form and return the permit and any additional copies of ATF Form 6A, to the applicant.

FORMS

Additional Forms are available from:

Bureau of Alcohol. Tobacco and Firearms
Distribution Services
P.O. Box 14188
Washington, D.C. 20044

 

PRIVACY ACT INFORMATION

The following information is provided pursuant to Section 3 of the Privacy Act of 1974(5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(e)(3).

  1. AUTHORITY. Disclosure 01 the information requested on ATE Form 6 Part I (5330.3A) is mandatory pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 925 and Suction 3801 the Arms Export Control Act of 1976 (22 U.S.C. 2778, 26 U.S.C. 5844) to obtain a permit to import firearms, ammunition, and implements of war.
  2. PURPOSE.~ To determine  if the article(s) qualifies for importation by the applicant.
  3. ROUTINE USES. The information will be used by ATF to make determinations set forth in paragraph 2. In addition, information may be disclosed to other federal. State, foreign and local law enforcement and regulatory agency personnel to verify information on the application and to aid in the performance of their duties with respect to the enforcement and regulation of firearms and/or ammunition where such disclosure is not prohibited by law. The information may further be disclosed to the Justice Department if it appears that the furnishing of false information may constitute a violation of Federal law. Finally, the information may be disclosed to members of the public in order to verify the information on the application when such disclosure is not prohibited by law.
  4. EFFECTS. Failure to supply complete information will delay processing and may cause denial of the application.

 

 

ATF FORM 6 PART 1 (5330.3A) (8-92)

 

FORM APPROVED: OMB No. 1512-0017


DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY - BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND FIREARMS

APPLICATION AND PERMIT FOR IMPORTATION OF THE FIREARMS, AMMUNITION AND IMPLEMENTS OF WAR

NOT FOR USE BY MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES

FOR ATF USE ONLY
PERMIT NO.

VALID FOR 12 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF APPROVAL (ITEM 17 BELOW)

SECTION 1 - APPLICATION

1. FEDERAL FIREARMS LICENSE (If Any)

 2. TELEPHONE NO. 3. COUNTRY OF EXPORTATION

CANADA
LICENSE NO. EXPIRATION DATE
4. RETURN APPROVED PERMIT TO (Enter name, address, and ZIP Code if different than applicant's) 5. APPLICANT'S NAME AND ADDRESS (Including Zip code)
6. NAME AND ADDRESS OF FOREIGN SELLER

MARSTAR CANADA INC.

RR #1

VANKLEEK HILL ONTARIO

CANADA K0B 1R0

7. NAME AND ADDRESS OF FOREIGN SHIPPER

MARSTAR CANADA INC.

RR #1

VANKLEEK HILL ONTARIO

CANADA K0B 1R0

8. DESCRIPTION OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION (for firearms, enter (SG) - Shotgun; (RI) - Pistol; (RE) - Revolver)

NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER.

a

TYPE

(SG),

(RI),

(PI),

(RE)
b

CALIBER GAUGE
OR SIZE

c

MODEL

(MFRS.)

DESIGN

d

LENGTH OF

BARREL

e

OVERALL LENGTH

(inches)

f

SERIAL

NO.

g

NEW (N)

OR USED (U)

h

QUANTITY (EACH TYPE)

i

UNIT

COST

j
 
    (Ball

Wad-

Cutter,

Shot.

Etc.)

                
  (See art 1 thru XII (Except firearms & ammunition of U.S. Munitions Import List, 27 CFR Part 47)      
9. SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF IMPORTATION (Use additional sheets, if necessary)
10. ARE YOU REGISTERED PURSUANT TO THE ARMS EXPORT CONTROL ACT OF 1976 &127; YES &127; NO 11. IF 'YES', GIVE REGISTRATION NO.
Under the penalties provided by law, I declare that I have examined this application, including the documents submitted in support of it, and, to the best of knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete.
12. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT 13. TITLE 14. DATE

SECTION II - FOR ATF USE ONLY (Please make no entries in this section)
  1. THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN EXAMINED AND THE IMPORTATION OF THE FIREARMS, AMMUNITION, AND IMPLEMENTS OF WAR DESCRIBED HEREIN IS:
    • APPROVED
    • PARTIALLY APPROVED FOR THE REASON

INDICATED HERE OR ON ATTACHED LETTER

    • DISAPPROVED FOR THE REASON INDICATED

HERE OR ON ATTACHED LETTER
16. SIGNATURE OF THE DIRECTOR, BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND FIREARMS 17. DATE
ATF FORM 6 - PART 1 (5330.3A) (8-92) PREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE

 This is a sample form 6. DO NOT PRINT and use this form. You must obtain an original form from your local Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms office.