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ATF Form 3312.1
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ATF Form 3312.1 National Tracing Center Trace Request
What Is ATF Form 3312.1?
This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Justice - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives on August 1, 2016 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
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Q: What is ATF Form 3312.1?A: ATF Form 3312.1 is a form used to request a trace on a firearm from the National Tracing Center.
Q: What is the National Tracing Center?A: The National Tracing Center is a division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) that assists law enforcement agencies in tracing firearms.
Q: What is a trace request?A: A trace request is a process of tracking the history of a firearm, including its manufacturer, distributor, and retail purchaser.
Q: Who can submit a trace request?A: Only law enforcement agencies can submit a trace request to the National Tracing Center.
Q: What information is required on ATF Form 3312.1?A: ATF Form 3312.1 requires information such as the firearm's serial number, make, model, and the requesting agency's contact information.
Q: How long does it take to receive the results of a trace request?A: The time to receive the results of a trace request can vary, but it typically takes several weeks to process.
Q: What is the purpose of a trace request?A: The purpose of a trace request is to help law enforcement agencies track the movement of firearms used in criminal activities and identify potential sources of illegal firearms.
Form Details:
- Released on August 1, 2016;
- The latest available edition released by the U.S. Department of Justice - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Yours to fill out and keep for your records;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
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