How does a person qualify to import, manufacture, or deal in NFA firearms?

He must be licensed under the GCA and pay the required special (occupational) tax imposed by the NFA. In addition, an importer (except importers of sporting shotguns and shotgun ammunition) must also be registered with ATF under the Arms Export Control Act of 1976.

After becoming licensed under the GCA, he must take the following steps: ATF Form 5630.7 with the appropriate tax payment in the entire amount must be filed with ATF in accordance with instructions on the form.