In these times of social distancing and quarantine, many people are looking for ways to get things done without leaving their house. One common concern is how to get fingerprinted for a firearms license when you can’t go to a fingerprinting location. Luckily, it’s easier than you might think.
At Capital Armory, they offer many of their services remotely and that includes fingerprinting. They have made it very simple for their clients to email pictures and information. However, the one hiccup is fingerprint cards. Many people don’t realize that they can fingerprint themselves and don’t know how to do it. In this post, we’ll show you how you can fingerprint yourself and complete everything remotely.
Firstly, it’s important to note that you can order fingerprint cards and an ink pad from various places including Amazon. Once you have those, you can follow these simple steps.
Fill out the fingerprint card with all the necessary information. This includes your signature, address, reason for transfer or fingerprints, last name, first and middle names, country of citizenship, social security number, sex, race, weight, height, eye color, hair color, state of birth, and birthday. Be sure to fill in the details as accurately as possible.
Once your card is filled out, it’s time to take your fingerprints. The process is simple. Put your fingers in the ink pad and start printing them on the card. There’s no need to overthink it. Just have fun and play around with it. It’s not an exact science, and there’s no need to worry about making it perfect. Just ensure that you can see the definition and actual prints on the card. If you’re not happy with it, you can always practice on a scratch piece of paper.
Once you’re confident with your finger prints, put them on the card. Repeat the process for all your fingers. Don’t worry if it’s not picture-perfect. It just needs to be acceptable to the ATF.
Finally, drop one print card in the mail to Capital Armory, and they will duplicate it. This will save you time in the future as you won’t have to do any more prints for future purchases.
In conclusion, fingerprinting yourself for a firearms license is easy and can be done from the comfort of your home. With a few simple steps, you can complete everything remotely. If you have any questions about the fingerprint process, feel free to reach out to Capital Armory via phone or email.