My C&R application was returned from the Hamilton County Sheriff's office today with a background check form and a request that I fill it out and pay $10 for a backgound check and come in and show my drivers license. I was under the impression a background check is why I sent it to the ATF. The Sheriff's office highlighted a part of the form that reads, "However, should you have information that may disqualify the person from obtaining a Federalfirearms license, please contact the Federal Firearms Licensing Center at 1-800-662-2750."
What is not highlighted right before that statement on the actual ATF form is "This form provides notification of a person's intent to apply for a Federal firearms license. It requires no action on your part."
My understanding is that this is a mere courtesy to the local Sheriff, does anyone know if I should be paying them $10 for a background check? Will this hold up my FFL? I really don't have the time to go downtown, and if I am not required to do so, why should I? Just taking more of my money and time, both of which are very scarce anymore.
Thanks in advance!