LEUP Filing Instructions

Bureau of Alcohol, Tabacco and Firearms
Low Explosive User Permit

Notice: The ATF form has changed and some of the instructions are now different. You must get the new form for your application. You want form ATF F 5400.13/5400.16 (6/98). You can get a sample of the form (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) from the ATF web site at: http://www.atf.treas.gov/forms/pdfs/f540013.pdf. We will try to get updated instructions from HPRMDA. Also you cannot get a non-storage LEUP. When you apply you must have, or be applying to have, or have access to, a licensed storage facility. Update as of 2/26/99.

Contact your local ATF office (in phone book under U.S. Gov't) to obtain the LEUP form.

ATF F5400.13/5400.16 (3/90)

TEMPLATE FOR USER OF LOW EXPLOSIVES PERMIT APPLICATION FOR TYPICAL HIGH POWER ROCKET CONSUMERS

LEUP: Low Explosives Users Permit

1. NAME: Enter first , middle initial and last name.

2. TRADE NAME: Leave blank.

3. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO. OR SOCIAL SECURITY NO.: Enter social security number in a xxx-xx-xxxx format.

4. NAME OF COUNTY: Enter name of county or parish. Note: Do not enter USA or United States of America.

5. ADDRESS: Enter your mailing address. Note: This address may be a P.O. Box or a RFD Box number.

6. LOCATION: Enter your physical address. Note: This address may not contain a P.O. Box or a RFD Box number.

7. TELEPHONE NUMBER: Enter the phone number for either your business, residence or both. These are the phone numbers the ATF field agent will use to contact you in order to schedule a personal interview.

8. ARE YOU PRESENTLY ENGAGED IN A BUSINESS FOR WHICH A LICENSE OR PERMIT IS REQUIRED UNDER 18 U.S.C., CHAPTER 40, EXPLOSIVES: Check the NO box. Note: If you are applying for a personal permit only, you are not engaged in a business.

9. IS OR WILL YOUR BUSINESS BE: Even though you may not be a commercial entity, check the INDIVIDUALLY OWNED box.

10. APPLICATION IS MADE FOR A LICENSE OR PERMIT UNDER 18 U.S.C., CHAPTER 40 AS A: Under the column TYPE CODE, circle the number 34. Under the X column, place an X to the right of User of Low Explosives. At the bottom of the table, be sure to check either the CHECK or MONEY ORDER box as applicable. Enter 100.00* in the box labeled TOTAL AMOUNT. Note: Do not send cash.

* the amount is now higher, $100, if it is less you have an old form. The new form differs from here on, I will make notations on some of the changes until we get new instructions from HPRMDA.

11. DURING THE TERM OF THE LICENSE OR PERMIT, THE APPLICANT INTENDS TO MANUFACTURE, IMPORT, DEAL OR USE: Check the LOW EXPLOSIVES box. Not on the new form, 12 is now 11

12. (11) LIST THE TYPES OF EXPLOSIVES MATERIALS YOU INTEND TO MANUFACTURE, IMPORT, DEAL OR USE: List the following items.

a. Rocket Motors

b. Igniters

c. Black Powder

d. Ammonium Perchlorate Composite Propellant

e. Igniter Cord

13. (12) IS STATE OR LOCAL LICENSE OR PERMIT REQUIRED FOR EXPLOSIVE OPERATIONS?: Check either the YES or NO box. The answer will depend on state/local statues and regulations.

14. (13) DATE OPERATIONS REQUIRING A LICENSE OR PERMIT ARE DESIRED TO COMMENCE: List a date. It is highly recommended to list a date that is a minimum of 45 days more than the date the application is mailed. Listing a date less than 45 days will not expedite the application process.

15. through 17. Answer questions 15 through 17 based on one of the two options below. Follow the instructions on the new form.

Option 1

IF YOU WISH TO OBTAIN A PERMIT AND NOT STORE REGULATED MOTORS:

15. ALL OF THE STORAGE FACILITIES LISTED ON ATTACHED SHEETS, IF, ANY, MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AS SET FORTH IN 27 CFR PART 55, SUBPART K - STORAGE: Check the box yes and write to the right, Devices will be delivered and consumed on site. No storage will be required.

16. Leave blank.

17. Leave blank.

Option 2

IF YOU WISH TO OBTAIN A PERMIT AND STORE REGULATED MOTORS:

15. ALL OF THE STORAGE FACILITIES LISTED ON ATTACHED SHEETS, IF, ANY, MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AS SET FORTH IN 27 CFR PART 55, SUBPART K - STORAGE: Check the box yes.

16. TYPE, LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH PERMANENT STORAGE FACILITY: List the type of magazine and whether it is an indoor or outdoor magazine (e.g. Type 4 Indoor Magazine). On an additional sheet of paper, list/draw all of the information as required in Instruction 11 and 16 of the application cover sheet.

17. TYPE AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH PORTABLE OR MOBILE MAGAZINE: If applicable, list the type of magazine (e.g. Type 3 Magazine). On an additional sheet of paper, list/draw all of the information as required in Instruction 11 and 16 of the application cover sheet.

18. LIST BELOW THE INFORMATION FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL OWNER, PARTNER AND OTHER RESPONSIBLE PERSONS IN THE APPLICANT BUSINESS. LIST ALL NAMES USED BY EACH RESPONSIBLE PERSON: List your full name in column a. Write INDIVIDUAL and your social security number in column b. List your home address in column c. List your place of birth in column d in a city, state format. List your date of birth in column e in a mm/dd/yy format.

19 a-d. APPLICANT OR ANY PERSON NAMED IN ITEM 18 ABOVE: Check the YES or NO boxes as applicable.

20 a-b. HAS APPLICANT OR ANY PERSON NAMED IN ITEM 18 EVER: Check the YES or NO boxes as applicable.

21. (20) HOURS OF OPERATION OF APPLICANTS BUSINESS: Even though you may not be a commercial entity, you must list some hours. It is common for applicants to list four hours on one day. Note: The hours listed will be the hours ATF will most likely arrange to contact you if a need should arise in the future.

22. ARE THE LICENSE APPLICANTS BUSINESS PREMISES OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC DURING THESE HOURS?: Even though you may not be a commercial entity, check the YES box. Note: The purpose of this question is to find out if an ATF agent will have easy access to the permitees front door without having to fend off your 4 foot German Sheppard. If their is such an obstacle, it would be easier to remove that obstacle to obtain a permit than to check the NO box.

23. (21) LICENSE APPLICANTS BUSINESS IS LOCATED IN: Check the A RESIDENCE box.

24. PERMIT AND MANUFACTURER-LIMITED APPLICANTS: PURPOSE FOR WHICH EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS WILL BE USED: Check the OTHER box and write on the line to the right HOBBY ROCKETRY.

25. MANUFACTURER-LIMITED: LOCATION WHERE EXPLOSIVES MANUFACTURED: Leave blank.

26. MANUFACTURER-LIMITED: LOCATION WHERE EXPLOSIVES USED: Leave blank.

27. USER-LIMITED: SPECIFY QUANTITY OF EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS NEEDED: Leave blank.

28. PERMIT APPLICANT INTENDS TO TRANSPORT EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS IN INTERSTATE OR FOREIGN COMMERCE?: Check the NO box.

29. PERMIT APPLICANT INTENDS TO PURCHASE EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS IN INTERSTATE OR FOREIGN COMMERCE?: Check the YES box and write on the line to the right CONUS or Continental United States.

30. (24) TYPE 29 LICENSE APPLICANT: DO YOU HAVE A FEDERAL FIREARMS LICENSE?: Check the NO box. Note: If you are applying for a User of Low Explosive Permit, you are not applying for a Type 29 license.

31. (25) CERTIFICATION: Be sure to sign the application. In the TITLE column list INDIVIDUAL. List the date for the DATE column.