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U.S. Department of Justice OMB No. 1140-0005 (07/31/2013)
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Application and Permit for Importation of
Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of War

Not for use by Members of the United States Armed Forces.
For ATF Use Only For Applicant's Optional Use
Permit No. (Valid for 12 months from the date appearing in Item 19 below.) NPR Internal Control/Reference # E-mail Address (Optional)
No.

Section I - Application (Submit in triplicate) - For Applicant Use
1. Federal Firearms License (If Any) 2. Telephone No. (Including 3. Country of Exportation
License No. (x-xx-xxx-xx-xxxxx) Expiration Date Extension No.)

4. Name and Address of Customs Broker (Including Zip Code) 5. Applicant's Name and Address (Including Zip Code)

Check here if permit is to be returned to Customs Broker. Check here if permit is to be returned to applicant.
6. Name and Address of Foreign Seller, if any 7. Name and Address of Foreign Shipper

8. Description of Firearms and Ammunition (For firearms, enter (SG)-Shotgun; (RI)-Rifle; (PI)-Pistol; (RE)-Revolver; (DD)-Destructive Device; (MG)-Machinegun)
Name and Address Type Caliber Quantity Unit U.S. Model Length Overall Serial New (N)
of Manufacturer (Frame, Guage (Each type)Cost (U.S. Munitions of Length No. or
Receiver, or Size Currency) Import List Barrel (Inches) Used (U)
SG, RI, PI, Category (Inches)
RE,DD,MG)
a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k.

Firearms
See Attachement
Description

9. Certification of Origin. The items sought for importation
War in block 8:
a. Do not contain parts or components produced by or
Implements of for the U.S. military and do not contain parts or com-
See Attachement ponents manufactured with U.S. military technical
(Ball Wad- data or assistance.
cutter, b. Contain parts or components produced by or for the
Shot, AP, U.S. military or parts or components manufactured
Tracer) with U.S. military technical data or assistance.
(Rounds) c. Contain parts or components produced by or for the
U.S. military or components manufactured with U.S.
Ammunition technical data or assistance that were sold abroad
pursuant to a Direct Commercial Sale licensed by the
See Attachement Department of State.
10. Specific Purpose of Importation, Including Final Recipient, If Known (Use additional sheets, if necessary)

11. Are You Registered as an Importer Pursuant to The Arms Export 12. If "Yes," Give Importer's Registration No. and Expiration Date (A-xx-xxx-xxxx)
Control Act of 1976 Yes No
Under the penalties provided by law, I declare that I have examined this application, including the documents submitted in support of it, and, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, it is true, correct, and complete.
13. Name of Applicant (Printed) 14. Signature of Applicant 15. Title 16. Date

Section II - For ATF Use Only (Please make no entries in this section)
17. The Application Has Been Examined and the Importation of the Firearms, Ammunition, and Implements of War Described Herein is:
Approved Disapproved for the Reason Indicated Returned Without Action for Additional
Partially Approved for the Reason Here or on Attached Letter Information
Indicated Here or on Attached Letter Withdrawn By Applicant Without Action No Permits Required
18. Signature of the Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives 19. Date

ATF E-Form 6-Part I (5330.3A)
Revised August 2011

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U.S. Department of Justice OMB No. 1140-0005 (07/31/2013)
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Application and Permit for Importation of
Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of War

4. Name and Address of Customs Broker (Including Zip Code) 5. Applicant's Name and Address (Including Zip Code)

Check here if permit is to be returned to Customs Broker. Check here if permit is to be returned to applicant.
6. Name and Address of Foreign Seller, if any 7. Name and Address of Foreign Shipper

Firearms
See Attachement
Description

ATF E-Form 6-Part I (5330.3A)
Revised August 2011

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U.S. Department of Justice OMB No. 1140-0005 (07/31/2013)
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Application and Permit for Importation of
Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of War

4. Name and Address of Customs Broker (Including Zip Code) 5. Applicant's Name and Address (Including Zip Code)

Check here if permit is to be returned to Customs Broker. Check here if permit is to be returned to applicant.
6. Name and Address of Foreign Seller, if any 7. Name and Address of Foreign Shipper

Firearms
See Attachement
Description

ATF E-Form 6-Part I (5330.3A)
Revised August 2011

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Firearms (Continued)
         Name and Address  Type        Caliber Quantity   Unit      U.S.        Model Length   Overall  Serial  New (N) 
         of Manufacturer   (Frame,     Guage   (Each type)Cost (U.S.  Munitions       of       Length   No.                or 
                           Receiver,   or Size            Currency) Import List       Barrel   (Inches)         Used (U)
                           SG, RI, PI,                              Category          (Inches) 
                           RE,DD,MG)
         a.               b.           c.      d.         e.        f.          g.    h.       i.       j.                 k.

                                                                                                        ATF E-Form 6-Part I (5330.3A) 
                                                                                                        Revised August 2011

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Firearms (Continued)
         Name and Address  Type        Caliber Quantity   Unit      U.S.        Model Length   Overall  Serial  New (N) 
         of Manufacturer   (Frame,     Guage   (Each type)Cost (U.S.  Munitions       of       Length   No.                or 
                           Receiver,   or Size            Currency) Import List       Barrel   (Inches)         Used (U)
                           SG, RI, PI,                              Category          (Inches) 
                           RE,DD,MG)
         a.               b.           c.      d.         e.        f.          g.    h.       i.       j.                 k.

                                                                                                        ATF E-Form 6-Part I (5330.3A) 
                                                                                                        Revised August 2011

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Firearms (Continued)
         Name and Address  Type        Caliber Quantity   Unit      U.S.        Model Length   Overall  Serial  New (N) 
         of Manufacturer   (Frame,     Guage   (Each type)Cost (U.S.  Munitions       of       Length   No.                or 
                           Receiver,   or Size            Currency) Import List       Barrel   (Inches)         Used (U)
                           SG, RI, PI,                              Category          (Inches) 
                           RE,DD,MG)
         a.               b.           c.      d.         e.        f.          g.    h.       i.       j.                 k.

                                                                                                        ATF E-Form 6-Part I (5330.3A) 
                                                                                                        Revised August 2011

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Implements of War (Continued)
 Name and Address             Description Caliber or Quantity     Unit Cost       U.S. Munitions Import 
of Manufacturer                           Guage      (Each type)  (U.S. Currency) List 
                                          or Size                                 Category  
                                                                                    
                  a.         b.           c.         d.            e.              f.

                                                                                  ATF E-Form 6-Part I (5330.3A) 
                                                                                  Revised August 2011

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Implements of War (Continued)
 Name and Address             Description Caliber or Quantity     Unit Cost       U.S. Munitions Import 
of Manufacturer                           Guage      (Each type)  (U.S. Currency) List 
                                          or Size                                 Category  
                                                                                    
                  a.         b.           c.         d.            e.              f.

                                                                                  ATF E-Form 6-Part I (5330.3A) 
                                                                                  Revised August 2011

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Implements of War (Continued)
 Name and Address             Description Caliber or Quantity     Unit Cost       U.S. Munitions Import 
of Manufacturer                           Guage      (Each type)  (U.S. Currency) List 
                                          or Size                                 Category  
                                                                                    
                  a.         b.           c.         d.            e.              f.

                                                                                  ATF E-Form 6-Part I (5330.3A) 
                                                                                  Revised August 2011

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Ammunition (Continued)
 Name and Address           Description Caliber or Quantity     Unit Cost       U.S. Munitions Import 
           of Manufacturer              Guage      (Each type)  (U.S. Currency) List 
                                        or Size                                 Category  
                                                                                  
           a.              b.           c.         d.            e.              f.

                                                                                ATF E-Form 6-Part I (5330.3A) 
                                                                                Revised August 2011

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Ammunition (Continued)
 Name and Address           Description Caliber or Quantity     Unit Cost       U.S. Munitions Import 
           of Manufacturer              Guage      (Each type)  (U.S. Currency) List 
                                        or Size                                 Category  
                                                                                  
           a.              b.           c.         d.            e.              f.

                                                                                ATF E-Form 6-Part I (5330.3A) 
                                                                                Revised August 2011

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Ammunition (Continued)
 Name and Address           Description Caliber or Quantity     Unit Cost       U.S. Munitions Import 
           of Manufacturer              Guage      (Each type)  (U.S. Currency) List 
                                        or Size                                 Category  
                                                                                  
           a.              b.           c.         d.            e.              f.

                                                                                ATF E-Form 6-Part I (5330.3A) 
                                                                                Revised August 2011

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Instruction Sheet for ATF Form 6 Part I (5330.3A)
(Submit in triplicate) (Detach this instruction sheet before submitting your application)
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice immigrating to the United States. The firearms must accompany the nonresident
U.S. citizen on entry into the United States, since once he is in the United States, and
This request is in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The has acquired residence in a State, he may not directly import a firearm. He must
purpose of this information collection is to allow ATF to determine if the article(s) engage the services of a federally licensed firearms dealer in his State of residence to
described on the application qualifies for importation by the importer, and to serve as import the sporting firearms (excluding NFA and surplus military) for him. A
the authorization for the importer. This information is mandatory (18 U.S.C. 925(d), nonresident alien must bring in their firearms within 90 days of arrival in the United
26 U.S.C. 5844, 22 U.S.C. 2778). States, which is when they obtain State residency. If the firearms are to be imported
after 90 days of arrival, he must engage the services of a federally licensed firearms
The estimated average burden associated with this collection of information is 30 dealer in his State of residence to import the sporting firearms (excluding NFA and
minutes per respondent or recordkeeper, depending on individual circumstances. surplus military) for him.
Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden estimate and suggestions for
reducing this burden should be addressed to Reports Management Officer, 9. Under Arms Export Control Act of 1976 regulations in 27 CFR 447.41(c), a permit
Document Services, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, is not required for the importation of:
Washington, DC 20226.
a. U.S. Munitions Import List articles from Canada not subject to 27 CFR Part 478
An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, and 479, except articles enumerated in Categories I, II, III, IV, VI(e), VIII(a),
a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. XVI, and XX; and nuclear weapons, strategic delivery systems, and all
Confidentiality is not assured. specifically designed components, parts, accessories, attachments, and
associated equipment thereof.
General Information
b. Minor components and parts of Category I(a) firearms, except barrels, cylinders,
1. An approved ATF Form 6 - Part I (5330.3A) is required to import firearms, receivers (frames) or complete breech mechanisms, when the total value does
ammunition, and implements of war into the United States or any possession not exceed $100 wholesale in any single transaction.
thereof, except for certain exempt importations prescribed in 27 CFR Parts 447,
478 and 479. A military member of the U.S. Armed Forces who is on active duty Preparation
outside the U.S., or who has been on active duty outside the U.S. during the
60-day period immediately preceding the intended importation, should complete 10. The applicant shall prepare this form in triplicate. Required signatures must be in
ATF Form 6 - Part II (5330.3B) to import sporting type firearms or ammunition ink on all copies. Other entries must be in ink or be typewritten.
for his personal use.
11. The application should be submitted approximately 60 days prior to the intended
2. Any person engaged in the business of importing firearms or ammunition for importation. All copies shall be submitted to:
resale must be licensed as an importer under the Gun Control Act of 1968 and, if
he is importing firearms, ammunition, firearms parts or implements of war (other Director
than sporting shotguns, shotgun shells, or shotgun parts) he must also be Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
registered as an importer under the Arms Export Control Act of 1976. No permit 244 Needy Road
to import such articles for resale will be issued until the importer is properly Martinsburg, WV 25405
licensed and registered. Attention: Firearms and Explosives Imports Branch

3. A Federal firearms licensee other than an importer, may make an occasional 12. Any questions concerning the application should be referred to the Imports Branch
importation of sporting firearms or ammunition (excluding surplus military) for at the above address or telephone (304) 616-4550.
himself or an unlicensed person in the licensee's State, provided that the firearms
and ammunition are intended for personal use of the person for whom imported 13. If a licensee is applying to import an article for subsequent transfer to a known final
and not for resale. ATF Form 6 - Part I (5330.3A) is used to obtain approval for recipient (e.g., an individual, commercial entity, or government agency), the
such importation. licensee must complete items 1 through 16, and identify the final recipient by name
and address in item 10.
4. A permit is not required for a firearm or ammunition brought into the United
States or any possession thereof by any person who can establish to the 14. Item 9, Certification of Origin: The purpose of this certification is to determine
satisfaction of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) that such firearm or whether items sought for importation require retransfer authorization from the
ammunition was previously taken out of the United States or any possession Department of State. Applicants should check block 9a if the articles sought for
thereof by such person. importation were produced for the civilian market and were not associated with the
U.S. military. Applicants should check block 9b if the articles sought for
5. A permit is not required for the return of a repaired firearm, or replacement importation contain parts or components produced by or for the U.S. military or
firearm of the same kind and type, to the person in the United States who sent the manufactured with U.S. military technical data or assistance, and the articles were
defective firearm out of the United States for repair. provided by the U.S. government to a foreign government through a grant or
foregin military sales program. Applicants should check block 9c if the articles
6. If you are a nonimmigrant alien do not complete this form. A nonimmigrant alien sought for importation contain parts or components produced by or for the U.S.
entering the U.S. temporarily needs to submit an ATF Form 6NIA (5330.3D) military or manufactured with U.S. military technical data or assistance, and the
(Application and Permit for Temporary Importation of Firearms and Ammunition articles were sold abroad pursuant to an export license issued by the Department of
by Nonimmigrant Aliens) to temporarily import his personally owned firearms. State authorizing a Direct Commercial Sale (DCS). NOTE: If block 9b is
checked, a written retransfer authorization from the Department of State must be
7. An unlicensed person may obtain a permit to import sporting type ammunition attached to the application or the applications will be denied. NOTE: If block 9c
(excluding tracer or incendiary) and firearm parts (other than frames, receivers or is checked, either a copy of the export license authorizing the DCS or a written
actions) without engaging the services of a Federal firearms licensee, provided that retransfer authorization from the Department of State must be attached to the
the importation is for his personal use and not for resale. application or the application will be denied.

8. A nonresident U.S. citizen returning to the United States or a nonresident alien Approval
immigrating to the United States, from a permanent residence outside of the
United States may complete and forward the enclosed ATF Form 6 Part I permit 15. The Director will approve the application or advise the applicant of the reason
application without having to utilize the services of a federally licensed firearms for the disapproval. In some cases it may be necessary to request additional
dealer. The nonresident should include a statement, either on the application form
or on an attached sheet, that the firearms are being imported for his personal (INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED ON REVERSE)
use and not for resale and that he is a nonresident U.S. citizen returning to the
United States, or is a nonresident alien

ATF E-Form 6-Part I (5330.3A)
Revised August 2011

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        information or to have the firearm or ammunition sent to ATF for examination to          marijuana, or any depressant, stimulant, or narcotic drug, or any other controlled 
    determine the import status.                                                           substance; by one who has been adjudicated mentally defective or has been 
                                                                                           committed to a mental institution; by one who has been discharged from the 
16.   The permit is valid for 12 months from the date of approval.  The approved           Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions; by one who has renounced his or 
    application will serve as the permit to import the article(s) described on the form.   her U.S. citizenship; by one who is an alien illegally in the United States or is a 
                                                                                           nonimmigrant alien; by one who is subject to certain restraining orders; or by one 
17.   After approval, the Director will retain one copy and forward the original to the    who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.  
    applicant or his designated agent, along with copies of ATF Form 6A, Release           Furthermore, section 922 prohibits the shipment, transportation, or receipt in or 
    and Receipt of Imported Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of War.                    affecting interstate commerce of a firearm by one who is under indictment or 
                                                                                           information for a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one 
                     Release From Customs                                                  year. 
                                                                                           
18.   No amendments or alterations may be made to an approved permit, except by the                                        Forms 
    Director.                                                                              
                                                                                         24.   Federal firearms licensees must retain this form as part of their ATF required 
19.   An approved ATF Form 6 - Part I (5330.3A) which is unused, expired suspended         records permanently as prescribed by 27 CFR 478.129(d).  Importers registered 
    or revoked shall be returned immediately to the Director, Bureau of ATF, 244           under the Arms Export Control Act who do not also hold a Federal firearms 
    Needy Road Martinsburg, WV 25405                                                       license must retain this form as part of their ATF required records for at least the 
        Attention:  Firearms and Explosives Imports Branch.                                6-year period prescribed by 27 CFR 447.34(b). 
                                                                                           
20.  The ATF Form 6A, in duplicate with Section I completed, the approved permit,                Additional Forms are available from: 
    and any other necessary documents, must be presented to CBP officials handling         
    the importation to effect release of the articles.  For the commercial import (i.e.,                        ATF Distribution Center 
    import for resale) of firearms, firearms parts and components, and ammunition,                              1519 Cabin Branch Drive 
    the importer also must present to CBP, in order to effect release of the articles,                          Landover, MD  20785-3816 
    either a corresponding export license issued by the exporting country or a             
    statement, under penalty of perjury, that the exporting country does not issue               Or by accessing the ATF website at http://www.atf.gov
    export licenses. 
  
21.   The CBP officer, after determining that the importation is in order, will execute 
    the certificate of release on ATF Form 6A. 
  
22.   The CBP officer will forward the ATF Form 6A to the address shown on the 
    form and return the permit and any additional copies of ATF F 6A, to the 
    applicant. 
  
                     Prohibited Persons Under U.S. Law 
  
23.   The importer of a firearm should be familiar with provisions of law governing 
    who may lawfully possess a firearm in the United States. Generally, 18 U.S.C. 
    922 prohibits the shipment, transportation, receipt, or possession in or affecting 
    interstate commerce of a firearm by one who has been convicted of a crime 
    punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year; by one who is a 
    fugitive from justice; by one who is an unlawful user of, or addicted to,

                                                             Privacy Act Information 
  
The following information is provided pursuant to Section 3 of the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(e)(3)). 
  
1.  Authority.  Disclosure of the information requested on ATF Form 6 Part I (5330.3A) is mandatory pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 925 and Section 38 of the Arms Export Control 
    Act of 1976 (22 U.S.C. 2778, 26 U.S.C. 5844) to obtain a permit to import firearms, ammunition, and implements of war. 
  
2.  Purpose.  To determine if the article(s) qualifies for importation by the applicant. 
  
3.  Routine Uses.  The information will be used by ATF to make determinations set forth in paragraph 2.  In addition, information may be disclosed to other Federal, State, 
    foreign and local law enforcement and regulatory agency personnel to verify information on the application and to aid in the performance of their duties with respect to the 
    enforcement and regulation of firearms and/or ammunition where such disclosure is not prohibited by law.  The information may further be disclosed to the Justice 
    Department if it appears that the furnishing of false information may constitute a violation of Federal law.  Finally, the information may be disclosed to members of the 
    public in order to verify the information on the application when such disclosure is not prohibited by law. 
  
4.  Effects.  Failure to supply complete information will delay processing and may cause denial of the application.

                                                                                                                                         ATF E-Form 6-Part I (5330.3A) 
                                                                                                                                         Revised August 2011

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