You may not receive a firearm if prohibited by federal or state law. Bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives report. With a change in the interpretation as it relates to the status of nonimmigrant aliens versus those admitted with a visa, the atf 4473 form had to be revised. The cleo is a local or state official designated to receive this form. Atf software company it gives them a tool thats not otherwise available now, said james lamonte, lead design engineer for coloseum software corp. Aug 09, 2016 it was also requested that atf revise the 4473 form, consistent with the atf form 1 and form 4, whereby it would include fields for fictitious entities, instead of requiring ffls to draft and attach a fictitious entity form as required by 27 c. You may dot receive a firearm if prohibited by inderal or state law.
Firearms record books atf form 4473 and atfs authority to. Department of the treasury transferors transaction serial. With a change in the interpretation as it relates to the status of nonimmigrant aliens versus those admitted. Nssf offers a federal form 4473 overlay free to its retail members. There isnt any direct link except for finding owners and asking them between that initial 4473 form and any later times that gun happens to go onto a 4473 record, even at the same gun shop, let alone some other shop in some other city or state. Background check integration fbi nics echeck, colorado instacheck, california dealer record of sale, illinois state police, oregon firearms instant check system fics technical support and upgrades. Atf releases electronic version of form 4473 to ffls.
The information you provide will be used to determine whether you are prohibited from. Most of us are aware of the 1934 firearms act, but when did the form 4473 become mandatory. The atf s eform 4473 works a bit differently in that they hang on to that information, not the ffl. If you have any questions regarding the eform 4473, contact us using the form below. Atf releases electronic version of form 4473 to ffls ammoland inc. Buyers complete their portion of the 4473 on mobile tablets or pcs while ffls can simultaneously complete their sections. As of july 9, 2012, for all transactions requiring a 4473, use of the new revised form is mandatory. Because we are a licensed ffl, we know firsthand the frustration, the redundant effort, and the wasted time that is required to stay in compliance with the authorities.
Itouch 4473 is an innovative firearm atf form 4473 digital touchscreen technology providing efficient and effective processing of form 4473 required by atf in the purchasing of firearms. The gun storemaster fast4473 system automates some of the largest firearm retailers in the country and for good reason. Under this ruling, if a licensee meets the basic criteria, a licensee will not have to request a. Atf announces release of updated eform 4473 orchid advisors. If you do not know your cleo, contact your local atf office to find out. The eform 4473 is an automated software program designed to reduce errors and identify omissions through the use of prompts in the completion of the form. Full text of atf 4473 form see other formats dec 1512 09.
Atf has officially announced the release of the updated eform 4473. Since then, we have made significant enhancements, leading to the first ekiosk available to clients and more than 17 million completed transactions. We will process your background check when you show a government issued photo id upon arrival for your appointment. Bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives national tracing center p. Elimination of firearms transaction record, atf form 4473.
New 4473 from atf the firearms forum the buying, selling. It was also requested that atf revise the 4473 form, consistent with the atf form 1 and form 4, whereby it would include fields for fictitious entities, instead of requiring ffls to draft and attach a fictitious entity form as required by 27 c. The atf then follows this chain to the federal firearms licensed dealer ffl that originally sold the gun. Thanks to coloseum software, the creator of our compliance software, our clients are now able to enter their information and complete 4473 forms electronically from home or on a kiosk in the alpine arms office.
Jan 09, 20 7 out of 10 compliance violations occur on atf form 4473 post updated december 2017 if youre a federal firearms licensee ffl, your odds of passing an atf compliance inspection are only slightly better than your odds of winning a game of black jack. Department of the treasury transferors transaction. If you have questions on general firearms laws or regulations please contact your local atf field office. Bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives report of. Second, it had some automated checks that warned the purchaser or the ffl that an answer was either missing or incorrect. May 09, 2017 the atfs eform 4473 software solved some of the problems with filling out a paper version of the form.
Social security number optional, but will help prevent misidentification. During a compliance inspection atf officers are authorized to examine your firearms inventory, any gun log book and any executed atf form 4473 on file. This will allow for the record to be returned back to nics if it was erroneously advanced, or the 4473 can be canceled. On august 5, 2010, atf published in the federal register a notice of proposed rulemaking nprm soliciting comments from the public on the departments proposal to amend the regulations to eliminate the firearms transaction record, form 4473 low volume lv, parts i and ii notice no.
Ffl tools is simply the best, easiest to use ffl management software available built by ffls specifically for ffls. Coloseum article about coloseum by the free dictionary. Under this ruling, if a licensee meets the basic criteria, a licensee will not have to request a variance to use any electronic 4473. Make sure to configure your pdf viewer in a safe way. Atf form 4473firearms transaction record 5300 9revised. Coloseum software released the firstofitskind ekiosk interface for conducting firearms transfers and making the e 4473 process paperless in 2002. Goa sent out a notice about this a couple months back. Coloseum software released the firstofitskind ekiosk interface for conducting firearms transfers and making the e4473 process paperless in 2002. Jan 06, 2017 new 4473 from atf discussion in general discussion started by goofy, jan 6, 2017. Ffl boss is an ffl software application that runs in the cloud, there is no software to download or setup. To dispose firearms, clicking a listed 4473 will fill in the disposition information and display a data grid of firearms that are associated with the 4473.
Seems to me ive been filling one out for any gun purchases prior to gca 68. Nov 23, 2008 atf releases electronic version of form 4473 to ffls ammoland inc. The biggest difference between coloseum s software and atfs is that atf is offering only a 4473 form filler. Coloseum software released the firstofitskind ekiosk interface for conducting firearms transfers and making the e 4473 process paperless. This clear template is used as an overlay on a customer completed 4473 that helps your staff, store compliance managers and responsible persons ensure that all the questions on the form have been answered and answered in the correct way. The atf s eform 4473 software solved some of the problems with filling out a paper version of the form. I applied for one several years ago and was denied long story short i had the upin and an appeal both pending both were denied, i had to get my lawyer involved to overturn the appeal denial and at the time they told me that since my other issues were resolved i would not need a upin, which was a flat out lie as even with the letter from the fbi stating i was. The biggest difference between coloseum s software and atf s is that atf is offering only a 4473 form filler. Executive order 2 the proposed rule will not have substantial direct effects on the states, on the relationship between the federal government and the states, or on the distribution of. Cant remember off the top of my head is the address field on a 4473 the physical address, or the postal address. Ffl tutorial atf compliance with firearm dealers and fbi nics background check duration. This will display the eform 4473 user agreement page shown in.
Atf ruling 200803 allows ffls to use any electronic 4473 atfs or any commercial software product provided it meets some basic criteria as outlined in the ruling. It is critical for ffls to understand the atf 4473 and ensure that it is accurately executed when firearms are transferred to a nonlicensee. Mar 28, 2016 the atf then follows this chain to the federal firearms licensed dealer ffl that originally sold the gun. As congress and its administrative agency, atf, change laws, it sometimes requires a revision of the key form to purchase a weapon at retail, the atf 4473 form. Jul 11, 2012 fflholders must start using new revised form 4473. Because atf form 4473 lv, parts i and ii, are rarely used by federal firearms licensees, the proposed rule will have a negligible effect on the economy. In accordance with the law and regulations, atf must be granted access to records of acquisition and disposition of firearms, and your firearms inventory. From the eform 4473 download page, select the appropriate download link. Jan, 2010 ekiosk 4473 by coloseum software more information for an ekiosk demo or more information about coloseum software contact.
Posted on november 23, 2008 june 23, 2015 by ammoland bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives releases electronic. Does anyone know the year and if there was any protest, say by the nra. The atf form 4473 is a critical element of the overall regulatory scheme implemented by atf in accordance with the provisions of the gun control act gca. Atf form 4473 firearms licensing and consulting group, llc. Their software atf is a revers engineered version of the same thing. Place of birthcity, state or foreign country height weight 8. Atf announces changes to gun transaction document the bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives has announced dozens of changes to form 4473 which will go into effect on january 16, 2017. Ffl boss is atf ruling 20161, atf ruling 20162, atf ruling 20163, atf ruling 20164 and atf ruling 20165 compliant. New 4473 from atf discussion in general discussion started by goofy, jan 6, 2017.
Atf responds to 4473 comments and apparently does not care. I was in a local gun shop last week, and a gentleman not me was attempting to complete a transfer. Bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives. Ffl boss works on windows, macs, ipads, chromeos, tablets or any internet connected device. First, it printed answers instead of relying on handwriting skills. The atfs eform 4473 software solved some of the problems with filling out a paper version of the form. The atf has revised form 4473 for overthecounter transactions. Theres a company called coloseum software that makes the same software, but you the ffl keeps the record on your computer. Atf form 4473, october 2016 revision a firearms transaction record, or form 4473, is a form promulgated by the bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives atf in the united states department of justice that is filled in when a person purchases a firearm from a federal firearms license ffl holder such as a gun shop. The ffl searches its records and gives the name and contact information of the purchaser.