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Gunsmiths

Is a licensed gunsmith required to comply with the requirements to give written notification to handgun transferees and post signs regarding juveniles and handguns?

Is a license needed to engage in the business of engraving, customizing, refinishing or repairing firearms?

Does a gunsmith need to enter every firearm received for adjustment or repair into an acquisition and disposition (A&D) record?

Hiring Process

Will ATF consider applicants with an arrest record or with a history of drug use?

Why is a background investigation needed?

Why does the hiring process take so long?

Is there any way I can track where my application is in the process once I submit it? How will I know if I am being considered or not?

Is there a limit to how many jobs I may apply for, or a timeframe that I must adhere to? For example, may I apply to jobs continuously or do I need to wait for a period of time to pass before continuing my job search?

Is my resume reviewed by a person or does ATF use an automated system that determines my ratings?

If I have any questions along the way, is there anyone I may reach out to directly for information?

I have already taken an occupational exam for another federal agency. Do I still have to take an exam as an ATF special agent applicant?

How can current special agent applicants find out the status of their application?

As a special agent applicant, can I apply for a specific duty location?

Imports & Exports

May a licensee who does not have an importer’s license make an occasional importation?

Does a licensee need an export license to export a firearm, ammunition and firearms components?

Imports (Non-Licensees)

What forms do I need to permanently import a defense article?

May a U.S. resident import a firearm without the services of a federal firearms licensee?

How do I export defense articles, including firearms and ammunition?

Do I need a permit to import rifle scopes manufactured to military specifications?

Are machine-gun parts kits importable?

Incentives

I would be moving across the country if selected for this position. Will any relocation expenses be covered?

I have read about Student Loan Repayment Programs (SLRP) and would be very interested in being considered. How may I know whether I qualify?

I am very interested in workplace flexibilities. How can I know whether and which flexibilities may be offered to me in this position?

Industry Operations Investigator

What are the requirements for becoming an ATF industry operations investigator?

I am currently a student in college and will be obtaining a four-year degree in the near future. Can I submit an application for the industry operations investigator position?