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If one applies and gets a C&R FFL license ($30.00/3 years) and decides to
purchase a suppresser/machine gun for instance, does the Federal Government
have the right to access your home at any time and search for those or any other
guns etc...?
Obtaining a C&R FFL would not give the federal government the right to access your home at any time or to conduct searches without a warrant.
The holder of a C&R FFL is not considered a dealer or manufacturer, and is not required to open his home to inspection, except in connection with a criminal investigation.
The same rules that apply to a dealer regarding ATF access to his place of business do not apply to C&R FFL holders. In fact, a C&R FFL holder does not even need to allow the ATF into his home if ATF requests an annual records review. Such an audit may be done at the local ATF office at the request of the licensee.
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Answers by Expert:
Robert P. Firriolo
Expertise
General constitutional (Second Amendment) and federal firearm law inquiries. New York State and New York City laws and regulations on firearms. Use of force in self-defense.
Experience
Practicing firearms law attorney, including representation of individuals, gun clubs, sportsmen's organizations, shooting ranges, and businesses. Over 20 years of grassroots activism, including involvement in campaigns and elections; writing and editing articles, letters, press-releases, policy papers, and op-ed columns; interaction with firearm regulatory agencies; former board member and current legal advisor to the board of sportsmen's and firearm civil rights organizations; pro-bono counsel on select firearms-related legal cases; debated leaders of the gun-control lobby on national television. Lecturer on lawful use of deadly physical force and crime prevention.
Education/Credentials
Attorney at law. Extensive practice, independent study and research in this field. NRA-certified firearms instructor (rifle, pistol, shotgun, home firearm safety, personal protection) and Chief Range Safety Officer.
Awards and Honors
Martindale-Hubbell "AV" Peer-Review Rating.
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