February 23, 1994 OPEN LETTER TO ALL MICHIGAN FIREARMS LICENSEES: I. Implementation of the Brady Law: As previously advised, effective February 28, 1994, the Brady Law imposes a 5-day waiting period on the transfer of handguns in states that do not already require a prior background check. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) has determined that Michigan has a system that subjects handgun purchasers to a criminal history background check prior to the transfer of a handgun(s). Therefore, the transfer(s) of a handgun(s) made in compliance with the existing background check system in your State will not be subject to the Federal waiting period procedure. Regulations require that you maintain records to demonstrate that a transfer was made under the State system. If the transfer is made to a handgun permit holder, the permit must have been issued within 5 years. II. Reporting multiple sales of handguns. The new law also requires you to report to ATF and to the Michigan State Police the disposition of 2 or more handguns within 5 consecutive business days to a nonlicensee. The regulations require that the reports are to be made on ATF Form 3310.4, Report of Multiple Sale or Disposition of Pistols and Revolvers, and sent no later than the close of business on the day the multiple sale or other disposition occurs. In reporting to the State authorities, send copy 2 of the 11/92 edition of the form or copy 3 of the 1/94 edition to the Michigan State Police, Central Records Division, 7150 Harris Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48913. The report to ATF must be sent on copy 1 of the 11/92 edition or copies 1 and 2 of the 1/94 edition. For further information, contact your local ATF office or the Firearms and Explosives Division at (202) 927-8300. John W. Magaw Director