BigWaylon
12-17-14, 21:01
Just thought I'd share...
I have some approved 5320.20 forms for the rest if this year, and for next year, for SC (through 12/31/15) & GA (through 9/30/15). I had my 7th SBR approved last month (the PS90), which means I'd now be up to three forms per state since the form only handles three firearms. You used to be able to just write a letter, but lately they've been returning those with a blank 5320.20 and asking you to fill out the form, even though the statute simply says it has to be in writing. I'd heard that some people simply listed additional firearms on the back instead of using additional forms.
So, I decided to take a chance and try something. I used the 5320.20, plus Excel and some fancy cut/paste skills, and created my own form that will hold all seven SBRs. Basically shifted the top of section 5 down, split the boxes in section 4 in half, and added one more line. I saved a version for each of the four states that border mine, as well as a generic version that doesn't have a destination listed. As you'll see on my form below, the only thing handwritten is the year in box 3, and then my signature and date at the bottom. I even have "as trustee" already on the form. This should make the process next year, when I request 2016 dates, take just a couple minutes.
As a note, one of the SBRs has a different barrel/overall length than the Form 1, and one has a different caliber and barrel/overall length. No notification has ever been given to the ATF for any changes. I point that out because some people say it has to match. I do know some examiners have sent forms back, even though there's no statute to back that up.
So...here's what my approved form looks like:
http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/xx151/thegreghorton/Mobile%20Uploads/D6743956-DCB4-4B8F-ACE5-1164407E132F_zpsr0f0wrxm.jpg
Sent 11/24, approved 12/12, received 12/17.
In addition to the time savings, it'll be nice to only have four forms in my binder instead of twelve, especially since I'm going to print them front/back, so only two sheets of paper. (Of course, I'll have to start over if I file another Form 1)
I have some approved 5320.20 forms for the rest if this year, and for next year, for SC (through 12/31/15) & GA (through 9/30/15). I had my 7th SBR approved last month (the PS90), which means I'd now be up to three forms per state since the form only handles three firearms. You used to be able to just write a letter, but lately they've been returning those with a blank 5320.20 and asking you to fill out the form, even though the statute simply says it has to be in writing. I'd heard that some people simply listed additional firearms on the back instead of using additional forms.
So, I decided to take a chance and try something. I used the 5320.20, plus Excel and some fancy cut/paste skills, and created my own form that will hold all seven SBRs. Basically shifted the top of section 5 down, split the boxes in section 4 in half, and added one more line. I saved a version for each of the four states that border mine, as well as a generic version that doesn't have a destination listed. As you'll see on my form below, the only thing handwritten is the year in box 3, and then my signature and date at the bottom. I even have "as trustee" already on the form. This should make the process next year, when I request 2016 dates, take just a couple minutes.
As a note, one of the SBRs has a different barrel/overall length than the Form 1, and one has a different caliber and barrel/overall length. No notification has ever been given to the ATF for any changes. I point that out because some people say it has to match. I do know some examiners have sent forms back, even though there's no statute to back that up.
So...here's what my approved form looks like:
http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/xx151/thegreghorton/Mobile%20Uploads/D6743956-DCB4-4B8F-ACE5-1164407E132F_zpsr0f0wrxm.jpg
Sent 11/24, approved 12/12, received 12/17.
In addition to the time savings, it'll be nice to only have four forms in my binder instead of twelve, especially since I'm going to print them front/back, so only two sheets of paper. (Of course, I'll have to start over if I file another Form 1)