Hello,
I am looking for some feedback from people who have their FFL's currently. I sent in my FFL application for my business on May 20th. The application had my CC info for the license fee. It was posted against my account May 25th. However, when I call the ATF and ask them the status since they are outside the legal 60 days defined in the SFA, they get extremely defensive. I even had to ask the lady I spoke too one time to calm down and relax and that my words by no means are meant to be confrontational. I really just want a clear answer.
From the times I have called all the dates they have quoted me change depending on who I talked too. The first person said the application was forwarded to my local field office on June 5th. 2nd time I called they claimed they didn't receive it till late June, the last time I called they are saying they didn't receive it until late July. Whenever I ask them what problem is an why my money was taken form me on May 25th, they get extremely confrontational.
I have as clean of a record as you possibly can. I have held security clearances in the past. I currently work in a career that requires multiple background checks by Homeland Security. On paper I am a model American.
Has anyone else experienced these issues with the ATF? It really is sad the level of bureaucracy I am encountering on this process. I have the ability to seek legal representation, but I almost feel guilty wasting tax payer money fighting to get my FFL.