[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…
[Q&A] What’s needed to sell firearms to law enforcement officers for work purposes?
[Q&A] What’s needed to sell firearms to law enforcement officers for work purposes? A certification letter signed by his/her supervisor stating that the firearm will…
[Q&A] How do I handle a request from law enforcement for an original 4473?
[Q&A] How do I handle a request from law enforcement for an original 4473? Typically you should never surrender an original Form 4473. Always try…
[Q&A] What should I do if I’m aware of a situation which has made someone prohibited from acquiring a firearm, but they tell me otherwise?
[Q&A] What should I do if I’m aware of a domestic violence situation and believe the person is prohibited from acquiring a firearm, but they…
[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] 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…