Quick FFL03 Question

[Guest eyescream]

I'm filling out my forms to send to the BATFE for my FFL03 license. I see that there's a copy included to go to the CLEO of my county (Knox).

I'm curious about this second copy. Does this go to the Sheriff as a courtesy or do they also need to approve the application? Do they come check the premises out or something?

Thanks a bunch.

[bubbadavis]

They do not have to approve the application. I believe it is sent to the CLEO so that he can contact the BATFE if he knows of a problem with issuing you a FFL03. In the past, some TN sheriffs have asked for a fee to approve the application. Most people keep the letter from the sheriff asking for money as proof that the sheriff received his copy. As long as the CLEO gets a copy, you've done your duty. How's that for a long answer?

Cliff notes version: sheriff doesn't approve, doesn't check premises.

[Guest eyescream]

Excellent. Thanks.

[DaveTN]

It’s simply a courtesy. It gives the CLEO a chance to notify the ATF if you are a nut job.

Of course if you are a nut job; you probably won’t send the copy to the CLEO.

[bubbadavis]

I am quite certain Chief Serpas looked over my app throughly...

My guess is all of the FFL C&R apps get filed in the big round filing cabinet that gets emptied every night.

[Garufa]

eyescream, just put that second copy in an evelope addressed to Sheriff Jimmy "J.J." Jones. That what he goes by and that's how I mailed mine.

Correct address can be found on the Knox County Sheriff's website.

[Motasyco]

I didn't expect it but the Sheriff in my county signed mine and mailed it back to me.

[Guest eyescream]

Thanks guys. I was just kind of puzzles why the CLEO even needs to see it. I guess I understand it for Class III stuff (since they have to sign off on that, IIRC) but not for something like an 03 collector license.