How to fill out a Form 1 as an Individual
You’ll need to submit two identical copies of this form (double-sided is no longer a requirement). Sending in the instructions is not necessary, so most people will have pages 1 & 2 on one sheet (if you opt for double-sided), and then page 3 with a blank back side. You’ll also need a 3rd copy to send to the CLEO whose jurisdiction is shown in 3b (the forms have ATF Copy or CLEO Copy in the footer).
1. Check box (a) for Tax Paid
2. Check box for INDIVIDUAL
3a. Leave blank
3b. Applicant’s complete name and mailing address.
3c. If PO Box entered in 3b, a physical address needs to be provided here, otherwise leave blank
3d. County
3e. Telephone number (including area code)
3f. Email address
4a. Name and city, state engraved on firearm if modifying existing firearm. Your name and the city, state where firearm will be made if starting from scratch (for example, a Form 1 suppressor or an SBR using an 80% lower)
4b. SBR/SBS/DD/AOW/Silencer, or the fully spelled out version of those items
4c. Caliber or gauge you’re initially building, regardless of what’s already engraved
4d. Model, as engraved on the firearm
4e. Length of barrel in inches (N/A if item is a suppressor)
4f. Overall length in inches
4g. Serial number
4h. Historically, most people have left this blank. However, the current version of the form and the new 41F version are different from previous forms in the fact they specifically mention the maker’s name and city, state. No harm done in providing that information as you’ll have to engrave it anyway.
4i. State the reason you’re building the fiream. Lots of people use a generic “all lawful reasons”, and your state may have specific wording required
4j. Only answer if item is a Destructive Device
4k. Answer Yes/No (usually “No”)
NOTES: (1) barrel and overall lengths do not include muzzle device unless it’s permanently attached via approved methods such as pin & weld or 1100F silver solder and (2) if there is a folding or collapsible stock, overall length is measured with stock fully extended
5. only answer if applicable
6a & 6b. only answer if applicable
7. Sign form
8. Print name
9. Date form
Do not fill out anything else on page 1
10. Provide CLEO Notification info for the address listed in 3b. Note that state-level CLEO personnel are still acceptable if you don’t want to notify a local Sheriff or Chief of Police. Instruction (2)(g) says: Law Enforcement Notification. The applicant must provide a copy of the Form 1 to the chief law enforcement officer who has jurisdiction over the area of the applicant’s address shown in item 3b of the Form 1. In addition, if the applicant is other than an individual, a copy of the Form 5320.23, National Firearms Act (NFA) Responsible Person Questionnaire, for each responsible person must be provided to their respective chief law enforcement officer. The chief law enforcement officer is considered to be the Chief of Police; the Sheriff; the Head of the State Police; or a State or local district attorney or prosecutor.
11. Answer questions 11a-11h using Yes/No boxes. Definitions are provided on the following pages if needed
12. Affix photo
13a. Check appropriate box(es) NOTE: this replaces the 5330.20 CoC form
13b, 13c & 13d1. Answer Yes/No as appropriate
13d2. If 13d1 was "yes", answer Yes/No as appropriate, otherwise check N/A
14. Answer if applicable
CERTIFICATION. Sign and Date
15 & 16. Leave blank
17. Check appropriate box for method of payment, and fill out necessary info (if paying by check, I always recommend writing the serial number on the Memo line of the check). Sign and date.
Actions to take:
1. Mail the CLEO Copy (the third one I mentioned at the beginning) of the F1 to the CLEO you listed in section 10. There is no action required on their part. (No FP cards are sent to CLEO)
2. Mail the two ATF Copies of the F1, including payment, and two completed FD-258LE fingerprint cards, to the address at the top of the form.
NOTE: The ATF is saying that two fingerprint cards are required for each serial number, even when multiple forms are submitted at the same time. This is different from how it used to work, but we won’t know for sure until somebody that submits one set for multiple forms in the 41F era reports back.
NOTE: Per ATF's answer in email, no photo is required on the CLEO Copy of the F1, which is consistent with the process for an entity (no photo on CLEO Copy of RPQ)
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