Lafayette Rural King Supply Inc.
Rural King
Warning letterThis gun dealer was cited for 3 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ATF data indicates that this license is no longer active.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
2500 Teal Rd.
Lafayette, IN 47905
Tippecanoe County
License
| Number | 4-35-157-01-6C-05015 |
| Type | Dealer in 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 239 hours conducting this inspection. 460 days passed between the assignment and the final review. The licensee received a final outcome of warning letter.
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Please conduct a full firearms recall inspection of this FFL . This is to include a full inventory of firearms and a full review of ATF Forms 4473 completed since the last inspection. This inspection may be initiated any time after 8/13/16
On September 20, 2016 Industry Operations Investigator (IO redacted initiated an unannounced full recall disposition emphasis compliance inspection at the licensed premises of Lafayette Rural King Supply Inc (RK) after submitting the RAC Notification to inspect (see Exhibit #1). During the inspection IO redacted interviewed Store Manager Jeffery Brinson (IN DL# redacted) and the Corporate Firearms Compliance Director Cody Lowe (IL DL redacted). The period of inspection was August 13, 2015 through September 20, 2016. On October 4, 2016 a closing conference was held at the licensed premises during which three (3) violations were cited on the ATF EF 5030.5, Report of Violations.
Recommend WL and no recall . Licensee had notified ATF of the one violations that warranted administrative action when it occured, however the recall couldn't be started until August 2016. Licensee has since overhauled their compliance program and computerized records as well as attend a DIO WC with FFL Guard in July 2016 to discuss these changes. Report forwarded to DIO for review 12/21/16.
DIO concurs with Warning Letter recommendation. Uncertain as to the necessity of a recall inspection considering the nature and number of discovered violations, and the major changes made to the company's electronic records, which will aid in identifying and preventing straw purchases attempted by individuals residing at the same address as a previously denied individual.
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 3 violations.
| Citation | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 478.124(c)(4) | Failure to record on Form 4473 the manufacturer, importer, type, model, caliber or gauge, and serial number of the firearm being transferred. 🔗 | |
| 478.126a | Failure to report the sale of two or more pistols or revolvers to an individual during five consecutive business days. 🔗 | |
| 478.124(c)(5) | Failure of the licensee to sign or date a Form 4473. 🔗 |
Source: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. About the data »