Pratice This section was removed due to its innacuracy. While what you state may be 'technically' correct, I have yet to obtain an ATT # over the phone. They have become more reluctant to do this, as they are dealing with a huge backup of applications already. They tell you to wait in line. They used to do this up until recently, you may be able to obtain a number for a non-restricted firearm over the phone through CFC, but not for a restricted one. I have tried many times in the last year, and many of my associates have as well, without success.  