Federal Firearms License

Exam
No exam
Education
Not reported
Experience
Not reported
Background check
Felony convictions prohibited

To curb the illegal use of firearms and enforce the Federal firearms laws, ATF issues firearms licenses and conducts firearms licensee qualification and compliance inspections. In addition to aiding the enforcement of Federal requirements for gun purchase

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Federal license
Exam
No exam
Background check
Felony convictions prohibited

Issuing body

Department
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Division
Federal Firearms Licensing Center
Address
244 Needy Rd Martinsburg, WV 25405
Last updated
May 24, 2023

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Source and verification

This record is North Carolina's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.

Before you apply, confirm every detail with Federal Firearms Licensing Center — see the issuing body section above.

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