Jim Eyster Heritage Gunsmiths, LLC
Warning letterThis gun manufacturer was cited for 9 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.
Address
6441 Bishop Road
Centerburg, OH 43011
Knox County
License
| Number | 4-34-083-07-9C-04074 |
| Type | Manufacturer of firearms |
| Expiry | Mar 1, 2022 |
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 20 hours conducting this inspection. 34 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 . Licensee was cited for nine (9) violations of the Gun Control Act , including violations for keeping a manufacturer acquisition and disposition ( A&D ) record. During initial interview, Eyster claimed he had approximately 50 firearms in inventory, A&D record disclosed totaled 143 open dispositions. After reconciliation, lO redacted disclosed redacted total untimely dispositions, 21.3% of all dispositions in the past 12 months. Further, redacted firearms were not entered as acquisitions into record. Licensee appeared to not have knowledge of difference between “antique firearms” and “curios and relics” and used the term interchangeably. However, licensee reconciled all open dispositions within a timely manner. Nearly all untimely dispositions were returns on gunsmithing work; invoices were maintained for all repairs. Licensee has had zero traces and does very minimal dealer transfers. This is also licensee’s first inspection. It is recommended that a warning letter be sent and a recall inspection be conducted in one (1) to two (2) years to ensure compliance.
ALTERNATE RECOMMENDATION . Licensee was cited for nine (9) violations of the Gun Control Act , including violations for keeping a manufacturer acquisition and disposition ( A&D ) record. During initial interview, Eyster claimed he had approximately 50 firearms in inventory, A&D record disclosed totaled 143 open dispositions. After reconciliation, IOI redacted disclosed redacted total untimely dispositions, 21.3% of all dispositions in the past 12 months. Further redacted) firearms were not entered as acquisitions into record. Licensee appeared to not have knowledge of difference between “antique firearms" and “curios and relics" and used the term interchangeably. However, licensee reconciled all open dispositions within a timely manner. Nearly all untimely dispositions were returns on gunsmithing work; invoices were maintained for all repairs. Licensee has had zero traces and does very minimal dealer transfers. This is also licensee’s first inspection. It is recommended that a warning letter be sent and a recall inspection be conducted in one (1) to two (2) years to ensure compliance.
This is the first inspection of licensee since begining business in 2013. The licensee was cited for nine (9) violations of which one (1) violation rises to the level of a warning conference for failing to properly record redacted dispositions (error rate of 21.3%). No firearms were found missing. Additionally, FFL was determined to be confused regarding the difference between antique and curio and relic. Corrections were made promptly and FFL was very cooperative, therefore, the alternate recommendation for a warning letter and recall inspection is approved.
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 9 violations.
| Citation | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 478.21(a) | Failure to provide all of the information called for in required forms. 🔗 | |
| 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. 🔗 | |
| 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. 🔗 | |
| 478.124(c)(5) | Failure of the licensee to sign or date a Form 4473. 🔗 | |
| 478.126a | Failure to report the sale of two or more pistols or revolvers to an individual during five consecutive business days. 🔗 | |
| 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. 🔗 |
Source: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. About the data »