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 04-24-2010, 01:52 AM | #1 | Supporting Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pflugerville, TX, Texas Posts: 91 |  Inform Police or Sheriff?
I live in a city in Texas (Pflugerville), but in a neighborhood that's apparently outsize the zone where the city police respond to ( If we need law enforcement, we have to call the county sheriff). Does that mean that when I apply for my FFL, I need to inform the sheriff and not the city police chief, or both? | 
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| 04-24-2010, 02:18 AM | #2 | Dirty Old Man, Emiritus Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Third bunker on the right, Central Virginia Posts: 7,284 |
You can (and should) check with the ATF licensing section- however, as I understand the regulation, it says "Chief law enforcement officer of the area where the premises are located".
If the town police department does not provide service to the physcical location where the licensed premises are located, and the Sheriff's Dept DOES, I would read that as the Sheriff being the CLEO for you. __________________
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| 04-24-2010, 10:23 AM | #3 | Retired Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: LA (Lower Alabama), FL Posts: 4,741 |
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Originally Posted by lkd
I live in a city in Texas (Pflugerville), but in a neighborhood that's apparently outsize the zone where the city police respond to ( If we need law enforcement, we have to call the county sheriff). Does that mean that when I apply for my FFL, I need to inform the sheriff and not the city police chief, or both?
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Whoever has jurisdiction over the place of business. I live outside city limits, and only report/provide forms to the sheriff.
You should always ask the BATF if you have any questions. Get the agent's name, date of conversation, and topic written down. __________________
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| 04-25-2010, 03:42 AM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 1,897 |
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Originally Posted by lkd
I live in a city in Texas (Pflugerville), but in a neighborhood that's apparently outsize the zone where the city police respond to ( If we need law enforcement, we have to call the county sheriff). Does that mean that when I apply for my FFL, I need to inform the sheriff and not the city police chief, or both?
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lkd,
How about going by the introductions thread and telling us a little about yourself.
I believe that if your licensed premisis is where there is a police department, you notify the Police Dept., otherwise you notify the Sheriff's Dept, but the best bet is to check with BATF and confirm. __________________ Linda
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| 04-25-2010, 08:56 PM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 273 |
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Originally Posted by Glasshartt
lkd,
How about going by the introductions thread and telling us a little about yourself.
I believe that if your licensed premisis is where there is a police department, you notify the Police Dept., otherwise you notify the Sheriff's Dept, but the best bet is to check with BATF and confirm.
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I live in the city, the police chief has never and will never sign. We NFA owners go straight to the Sheriff. His name is Joe - the toughest Sheriff in the west. | |
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| 04-26-2010, 03:34 AM | #6 | Kewl effect Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ohio, Ohio Posts: 10,953 |
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I live in the city, the police chief has never and will never sign. We NFA owners go straight to the Sheriff. His name is Joe - the toughest Sheriff in the west.
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Lucky bastage. Sheriff Joe does not care about politics. He cares about deterring crime. He is just plain awesome.
Since the Police Chief is appointed by the Mayor, there are actually more politics involved. __________________ From C3Shooter:
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| 04-26-2010, 06:13 PM | #7 | Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Austin, Texas, by God!! Posts: 5,532 |
I am not sure of the exact question. Are you applying for an FFL or an NFA weapon? I believe the Sheriff (Greg Hamilton 512-854-9788) will sign off. you will need to make an appointment through his secretary Jeannie. __________________
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| 04-26-2010, 08:18 PM | #8 | Administrator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hill Country, Texas Posts: 3,337 |
Howdy! I'm not to far from you and the research I did says that you have to go to the Sheriff if you're out side the jurisdiction of the PD. I'll let you know there's no point in contacting the Constable, they don't have the authority you need. __________________ Not Registered? Register now! - It's free and helps the community grow. | |
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| 04-26-2010, 11:31 PM | #9 | Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ashville, OH Posts: 38 |
Your Sheriff is fine, just name him on the form and send him copy 2 with a nice cover letter. __________________ NRA Instructor and FFL in Central Ohio.
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| 04-30-2010, 02:33 AM | #10 | Supporting Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pflugerville, TX, Texas Posts: 91 |
You guys are great, thanks!
Yes, it's for an FFL.
And I will post an intro now. Sorry for putting the cart before the horse :-) | |
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