Federal Firearms Act of 1938
The Federal Firearms Act of 1938 (FFA) imposed a federal license requirement on gun manufacturers, importers, and persons in the business of selling firearms. The term federal firearms licensee (FFL) is used to refer to those on whom the license requirement is imposed. "FFL" is also used to refer to the license itself. The FFA was enforced by the Alcohol Tax Unit, one of the precursors of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
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Federal Firearms Act of 1938
The Federal Firearms Act of 1938 (FFA) imposed a federal license requirement on gun manufacturers, importers, and persons in the business of selling firearms. The term federal firearms licensee (FFL) is used to refer to those on whom the license requirement is imposed. "FFL" is also used to refer to the license itself. The FFA was enforced by the Alcohol Tax Unit, one of the precursors of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
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The Federal Firearms Act of 19 ...... acco, Firearms and Explosives.
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1938-06-30
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An Act to regulate commerce in firearms.
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Federal Firearms Act
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Federal Firearms Act of 1938
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1938-06-30
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The Federal Firearms Act of 19 ...... acco, Firearms and Explosives.
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Federal Firearms Act of 1938
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