All Q&As by Category

Unlicensed Persons

May a parent or guardian purchase firearms or ammunition as a gift for a juvenile (less than 18 years of age)?
May a nonlicensee ship firearms interstate for his or her use in hunting or other lawful activity?
May a nonlicensee ship a firearm through the U.S. Postal Service?
May a nonlicensee ship a firearm by common or contract carrier?
How may an unlicensed person receive a firearm in their state that they purchased from an out-of-state source?
How does a person register a firearm or remove a name from a firearms registration?
Do law enforcement officers who are subject to restraining orders and who receive and possess firearms for purposes of carrying out their official duties violate the law?
Are curio or relic firearms exempt from the provisions of the GCA?

Vapes and E-Cigarettes

Will ATF acknowledge receipt of successful PACT Act registration by the applicant in writing?
Who is required to register with the ATF under the PACT Act?
When will the first monthly PACT Act state reports be due?
Under the PACT Act, what are the requirements for reporting ENDS online sales through third party common carriers?
Under the PACT Act, are intrastate shipments within a state handled differently than interstate shipments?
Is there a deadline for registering with the ATF under the PACT Act?
Is a TTB registration different from ATF registration, and do I need to register with both?
If a retailer neglects their tax or reporting duties under the PACT Act, can the manufacturer be held liable?
How often will PACT Act compliance checks and audits be administered?
Does Form 5070.1 need to be filled out for each individual state?
Do we need to file a monthly PACT Act report in states that do not apply taxes to ENDS products?
Do retailers that don’t ship products need to register with ATF to receive shipments from other vendors?
Can all registered PACT Act businesses expect to be inspected at some point?

Veteran's Preference

I was deemed “highly qualified” for nearly every position I applied for, and yet it seems veterans were selected over me. Is there any way I can increase my qualifications or ranking so that I can compete with veterans in the advanced selection process?
I am a veteran but was dishonorably discharged. Do I still qualify for Veterans’ Preference?
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