Fingerprint cards

Muleskinner · Feb 20, 2018

I just filled out the paperwork for my first two silencers. I've been told I need to provide 2 fingerprint card for each application. I can find loads of places that will do the electronic scan fingerprints but don't mention of physical hard copy cards. I need some place near BWI or Bel Air. Recommendations appreciated

Engine4 · Feb 20, 2018

UMBC police provide services with the cards.

CrueChief · Feb 20, 2018

Laurel City Police. $5 each 2 or 3 yrs ago

https://www.cityoflaurel.org/police/community-info/charity-events/fingerprinting-services

Adenosine · Feb 20, 2018

I believe almost any police station should be able to do this for you. Call first, as always.

swinokur · Feb 20, 2018

Any authorized fingerprint vendor can print scans on to cards. They will charge you extra for them unfortunately

https://www.dpscs.state.md.us/publicservs/fingerprint.shtml

d33rhunt3r · Feb 20, 2018

I go to American Identity Solutions, not anywhere near you I believe. When I got my prints done the first time I was wondering how the print card would work. They do the livescan of your prints and it's printed on the print card just like an ink print. I'd imagine most places are doing that same thing.

Los · Feb 24, 2018

Anyone can do them

The fingerprint kits are cheap. Call the BATFE and check yourself, there are no requirements about who does them. I had one set done by the local police but then once I realized anyone could do them, I brought my kit to my dealer and he did them there.

You need three things:

1) card holder:
Identicator Fingerprint Cardholder (2 EACH)
($11 for two)

2) Ink
https://smile.amazon.com/Dactek-Fin...rd_wg=bidkC&psc=1&refRID=96VF24K2VF97BEQWT3PF
($10)

3) fingerprint cards:
https://www.atf.gov/distribution-center-order-form
(Free from BATFE)

Muleskinner · Feb 24, 2018

Los said:
The fingerprint kits are cheap. Call the BATFE and check yourself, there are no requirements about who does them. I had one set done by the local police but then once I realized anyone could do them, I brought my kit to my dealer and he did them there.

You need three things:

1) card holder:
Identicator Fingerprint Cardholder (2 EACH)
($11 for two)

2) Ink
https://smile.amazon.com/Dactek-Fin...rd_wg=bidkC&psc=1&refRID=96VF24K2VF97BEQWT3PF
($10)

3) fingerprint cards:
https://www.atf.gov/distribution-center-order-form
(Free from BATFE)

I know how to do them myself although it's next to impossible to do. I guess I could buy the equipment and have you the one of my stepsons do it. They're both law enforcement officers. Thanks for the tip. By the way the fingerprint cards are also on the same web page as the application for a Virginia non resident concealed carry permit. Just a download and then you need heavy stock paper to print them on

AlBeight · Feb 24, 2018

Muleskinner said:
I just filled out the paperwork for my first two silencers. I've been told I need to provide 2 fingerprint card for each application. I can find loads of places that will do the electronic scan fingerprints but don't mention of physical hard copy cards. I need some place near BWI or Bel Air. Recommendations appreciated

You could call the Livescan in Glen Burnie on Ritchie Hwy in the Empire Towers building, or check their website. When I did my HQL scans there I believe I saw something about print cards. Wish I could be more definitive, they got me in and out so quick I didn’t have time to look around at much else.

swinokur · Feb 25, 2018

Just a note since VA was mentioned., VA requires prints from a certified print vendor/rep of a LE agency. Doing them yourself won't work in VA.

Engine4 · Feb 25, 2018

swinokur said:
Just a note since VA was mentioned., VA requires prints from a certified print vendor/rep of a LE agency. Doing them yourself won't work in VA.

Florida too.

swinokur · Feb 25, 2018

Fl requires a LE agency to do it. VA also allows private vendors who are certified to do them as well

Los · Feb 25, 2018

Just to make sure we're talking about the same thing: I'm ONLY talking about the fingerprint cards that must accompany Form 1 and Form 4 submissions for all Responsible Parties. It's a pain in the butt and expensive to get a bunch of cards made if you're a serious collector. Fortunately, you don't have to go to expensive places. This is directly from the ATF:

Q. May a Federal firearms licensee fingerprint a customer? As an FFL dealer, can we fingerprint our
customers?
A. Fingerprints may be taken by anyone who is properly equipped to take them (see instructions on ATF
Form 1, Form 4, Form 5, and Form 5320.23). Therefore, applicants may utilize the service of any
business or government agency that is properly equipped to take fingerprints.”

Source: https://www.atf.gov/resource-center/docs/general41fquestionsandanswersupdated-6-28-16pdf/download

Since that's a federal requirement, I don't see why the states have any say. That said, for sure do not apply this advice to other uses of fingerprint cards (which is what I think the folks above are referring to).

THIS ONLY APPLIES TO PEOPLE SUBMITTING FORM 1 AND FORM 4 APPLICATIONS TO THE BATFE.

swinokur · Feb 25, 2018

Correct. The taking of prints by non vendors is fine for NFA forms

Glockman80 · Feb 25, 2018

??

Don't you guys use the silencer shop machine that stores your prints and any parties in your trust?

Glockman80 · Feb 25, 2018

OH AND....

Silencer shop also has a small form fee they do all the stuff for you on your behalf even buy your stamp through them too. Its very easy and convenient too. Your info and prints must be entered into the machine at a dealer first. Then all forms are signed electronically via DocuSign software

Los · Feb 25, 2018

Are there any dealers on the Eastern Shore near SALISBURY that have the kiosks?

Pinecone · Mar 2, 2018

MVA in Bel Air has an MSP office that will fingerprint and print to the cards.

Muleskinner · Mar 6, 2018

I found a place in Lansdowne that did them.

MightyWarMonger · Mar 7, 2018

Is their a time limit on how old a fingerprint card can be (mine are a couple yrs old)? I had a few extra done last time I went since they were $10 far as many as I wanted.

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