[Q&A] Do I have to keep copies of my 4473 records for more than 20 years?
[Q&A] Do I have to keep copies of my 4473 records for more than 20 years? Yes! Federal firearm regulations used to allow you to…
ATF’s New 4473 Proposal
The ATF is proposing a couple of changes to the Form 4473 and the public comment period is open until February 24, 2020. The proposed…
[Q&A] What’s the procedure for correcting an error on a 4473?
[Q&A] What’s the procedure for correcting an error on a 4473? Only the buyer/customer can make changes to Sections A & C. If you find…
[Q&A] For pawn ticket redemption, how should question 11(a) be answered on the 4473?
[Q&A] For pawn ticket redemption, how should question 11(a) be answered on the 4473? The answer to 11(a) should be “yes” to reflect the fact…
[Q&A] Do I have to enter all the information on the 4473 if it’s already on a state firearms transfer doc?
[Q&A] Do I have to enter all the information on the 4473 if it’s already on a state firearms transfer doc? Yes. The 4473 is a…
[Q&A] Can I display my personal firearms in the business office if they are not for sale?
[Q&A] Can I display my personal firearms in the business office if they are not for sale? Although not specifically stated, it’s presumed that all…
[Q&A] If I find a firearm that had been reported lost, what do I do?
[Q&A] If I find a firearm that had been reported lost, what do I do? If you find a firearm which you’ve previously reported to…
[Q&A] If the answer to 12.d.1 on the 4473 is “no”, does 12.d.2 need to be answered?
[Q&A] If the answer to 12.d.1 on the 4473 is “no”, does 12.d.2 need to be answered? Yes, it must be answered with “n/a” for…
[Q&A] Can an IOI inspector take our 4473s off-site to review later?
[Q&A] Can an IOI inspector take our 4473s off-site to review later? Typically the inspections are conducted from start to finish on-site at your business…
[Q&A] Is the Social Security number required on the 4473?
[Q&A] Is the Social Security number required on the 4473? No; it’s optional. There are a few reasons you may want to have the transferee…