Rick Vasquez Firearms
Mr. Vasquez joined FFLGuard as our Technical Advisor on NFA, Manufacturing and Import related concerns in 2014. He brings years of real world technical experience to our manufacturer and wholesale clients. Rick has consulted with numerous governmental agencies and foreign countries on firearms regulation and importation. His vast career experience is of great benefit to the FFLGuard Program’s ability to better serve the firearms industry.
Experience:
40 years in the firearms industry (15 years with ATF)
Expert in matters related to firearms classification and firearms import compliance
Armorers and firearms safety instructor and certified gunsmith
ATF Firearms Technical Expert
- Branch Chief of the ATF Firearms Technology Branch (FTB)
- Assisted foreign and U.S. governmental groups on firearms regulations and statutes
- Wrote the first Standard Operating Procedures for the FTB
- Developed firearms rulings and firearm briefs for Congress
- Created firearms identification courses, reviewed and approved all ATF firearms rulings produced by FTB
- Trained Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on the intricacies of importation guidelines and the recognition of unlawful imports
- Has advised hundreds of firearms industry FFLs
Career Accolades:
- Public service award from United States Attorney
- Recipient of ATF’s Distinguished Service Medal
- Presented with a commendation from the Director of Diplomatic Security