Thumpy Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 Hey fellas I was wondering how do I got about filing one of these? Also have any of you done them befor what can I expect to see? Also how long does it take to get the info back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaRenegade86 Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 (edited) Here you go, Brother Thumpy. Quote NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP PHONE NUMBER DATE Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ATTN: Disclosure Division, Room 4E.301 99 New York Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20226 re: Information Request Pursuant to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Dear Sir or Madam: I, NAME, residing at STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP, hereby request, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, that you provide me with all information and copies of all documents related to the firearm specified below, that is, on information and belief, a machine-gun registered in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: - MANUFACTURER, MODEL, SERIAL NUMBER Specifically, I am seeking a copy of the original registration form (ATF Form 2 – Notice of Firearms Manufactured or Imported) showing the date of manufacture for the above referenced firearm. I understand that certain personal information on records relating to the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record are exempt from disclosure under FOIA. To the extent possible, please provide me with copies of such records redacted to remove the exempt information. I hereby agree to pay all search and duplication fees in the amount of up to AMOUNT. If you estimate fees will exceed this amount, please contact me. I am making this request as an individual seeking information for personal use and not for a commercial use, which I believe makes me an "all other requestor" for purposes of calculation of such fees. I declare under penalty of perjury that I am NAME, that this letter is submitted on behalf of myself, and to the best of my knowledge that I am the current lawful owner of the machine-gun described above. I declare that the information set forth in this letter is true and correct and that I understand the penalties for requesting access to records under false pretenses. Respectfully, SIGNATURE NAME Just enter your applicable information on the bolded items, print it, sign it, mail it in. Takes anywhere from a few weeks to several months. A lot of the information will be redacted but you should be able to see when your gun was born and every time it transferred registration. In Liberty, Kristopher Edited October 21, 2019 by MontanaRenegade86 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pstidan Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Also, include a copy of your Form 3/4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riflejunky Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 16 hours ago, MontanaRenegade86 said: Here you go, Brother Thumpy. Just enter your applicable information on the bolded items, print it, sign it, mail it in. Takes anywhere from a few weeks to several months. A lot of the information will be redacted but you should be able to see when your gun was born and every time it transferred registration. In Liberty, Kristopher What is the typical amount charged for the duplication fees? Just curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaRenegade86 Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 7 hours ago, riflejunky said: What is the typical amount charged for the duplication fees? Just curious I've never paid a single cent for any of my FOIA requests. I usually put $100 for the amount, but a guy would probably be fine with $10. Also, include a copy of your Form 3/4. Not necessary. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pstidan Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 From experience, always include a copy of the Form 3/4 because BATFE may not have the correct information on file. This is especially true for anything registered 20+ years ago. Their record keeping is not the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumpy Posted October 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 On 10/21/2019 at 5:32 PM, MontanaRenegade86 said: Here you go, Brother Thumpy. Just enter your applicable information on the bolded items, print it, sign it, mail it in. Takes anywhere from a few weeks to several months. A lot of the information will be redacted but you should be able to see when your gun was born and every time it transferred registration. In Liberty, Kristopher Thank you my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaRenegade86 Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 On 10/28/2019 at 10:35 AM, Thumpy said: Thank you my friend. Anytime, brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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