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ATF Advocacy

We advocate with ATF on behalf of our clients.  ATF advocacy arises in two general situations.  The first situation is where a client is proactively attempting to identify its compliance obligations.  The second situation is where a client is subject to adverse ATF action.     

In the adverse action context, we assist with compliance audits, warning conferences, and revocation proceedings.  We also negotiate ATF Compliance Plans and FFL Discontinuance Agreements (the latter allowing a client to wind-up its business in an orderly fashion).  

In the proactive compliance context, we assist clients with determination letters (seeking a written opinion from ATF regarding the application of regulations), requests for variances, and licensing. 

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