Bryan, Joseph Thomas
Superior Ordnance
Warning letterThis gun manufacturer was cited for 7 violations. The inspection resulted in a warning letter.
A warning letter is the least severe action the ATF can take against a licensee with compliance issues. The letter advises the licensee to comply with regulations.
ATF data indicates that this license is no longer active.
Address
1114 Gahanna Parkway
Gahanna, OH 43230
Franklin County
License
| Number | 4-31-049-07-8H-05289 |
| Type | Manufacturer of firearms |
| Expiry | License inactive |
Inspection Timeline
Compliance inspections are conducted by one or more ATF officers. After the lead investigator submits a recommendation, one or more ATF supervisors will review the inspection and either concur with or adjust the recommendation.
This page contains information about a single inspection conducted between 2015 and 2017. The ATF may have inspected this licensee before and/or after the inspection detailed here.
Officers spent a total of 7 hours conducting this inspection. 8 days passed between the assignment and the final review. The licensee received a final outcome of warning letter.
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Conduct full manufacturer of firearms inspection. Refer to IO Manual Chapter C - Firearms Inspections and FY 16 Domain Assessment. Ensure licensee has filed all AFMERs , if any are missing obtain them during inspection. Conduct 100% inventory and ATF Form 4473 review unless authorized in advanced by Area Supervisor and DIO .
ALTERNATE RECOMMENDATION . IOl redacted disclosed seven (7) violations, all dealing with the acquisition and disposition ( A&D ) record and ATF Forms 4473 . Though percentages would indicate a warning conference is recommended, a warning letter is recommended for the following reasons: 1. This is FFL ’s first inspection, and FFL has not even been issued for 12 months; 2. Licensee has only had three (3) ATF Forms 4473; 3. Nearly all firearms in inventory redacted so little business has actually been conducted; 4. All errors were immediately rectified. For these reasons, IOI redacted recommends a warning letter simply be issued. Since FFL holds both Type 07 and 08 FFLs, inspections will be conducted regularly.
Agree with IOIs recommendation of Alternate from Warning Conference to Warning Letter and No Recall based on following: Seven violations were disclosed, all dealing with the acquisition and disposition ( A&D ) record and ATF Forms 4473 . Though percentages would indicate a warning conference is recommended, a warning letter is recommended for the following reasons: This is FFL ’s first inspection, and FFL has not even been issued for 12 months; Licensee has only had three (3) ATF Forms 4473; Nearly all firearms in inventory are redacted so little business has actually been conducted; All errors were immediately rectified. Since FFL holds both Type 07 and 08 FFLs, inspections will be conducted regularly.
Violations
If an inspection uncovers regulatory violations, the licensee receives a report outlining these violations. This section lists the violations found in the inspection, as well as a general description of each offense. More details on the nature of the licensee's specific violations may be found in the report PDF.
This licensee was cited for 7 violations.
| Citation | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 478.21(a) | Failure to provide all of the information called for in required forms. 🔗 | |
| 478.124(c)(3)(i) | Failure to obtain identification from a transferee or document it on Form 4473. 🔗 | |
| 478.124(c)(3)(iv) | Failure to record the date NICS was contacted and the NICS response on Form 4473. 🔗 | |
| 478.123(a) | Failure by a manufacturer to maintain an accurate record of firearms manufactured or acquired. 🔗 | |
| 478.123(b) | Failure by a manufacturer to maintain an accurate record of dispositions to other licensees. 🔗 | |
| 478.123(d) | Failure by a manufacturer to maintain an accurate record of dispositions to non-licensees. 🔗 | |
| 478.124(c)(1) | Failure to obtain a Form 4473 showing the transferee's name, sex, address, date and place of birth, and other required information. 🔗 |
Source: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. About the data »