I had been in business for a very short time when an XD Compact in 40 S&W shows up via UPS unexpectedly. I get a phone call from a woman named Precious asking if I had her pistol yet. She shows up, does the 4473, and goes to leave. Forgot to mention, she's about 5 foot even, 100 lbs., if...
That is still perfectly legal and you can still check the "Yep, it's for me" box with no potential for it to be perjury. "Gifts" are specifically allowed in the law.
Multi Sales get reported for handguns only in most states. There actually is a form that only applies to border states (TX, NM, AZ, and CA) that reports multi sales on certain rifles (bigger than 22 LR, semi-auto, with detachable mags).
I am writing this scenario as a private citizen, not as...
I love those folks who have initials only for given names.
I had an uncle named "J.R.", which was exactly how it was on his birth certificate, Social Security Card, and Driver's License. Granny wanted to name him after one of her brothers; Granddaddy couldn't stand the man. "Initials" was...
Sorta Kinda....
The Retention Period USED TO BE 20 years minimum. Recent change made it "Forever".
The paper ones stay onsite until biz closure, then they are shipped to the FFL Center in Martinsburg, WV (the same folks who do traces).
I don't know about the electronic 4473s, as I have never...
Just got this from NSSF:
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IMPORTANT Update for FFLs from NICS:
NICS Denial Notification Act
Synopsis: On or around 9/26/2022, FFLs will be prompted to provide the address of the buyer on all denied or delayed transactions. Read below for more details.
The Consolidated Appropriations...
Yeah, I love their phrase "Current possessors of these devices are encouraged to contact ATF for further guidance on how they may divest possession.". I am pretty danged sure that "divest possession" is politi-speak for "turn your stuff in to the government".
The BATFE just published an "Open Letter to All Federal Firearms Licensees" stating their policy that Forced-Reset Triggers are now considered Machineguns under GCA and NFA. I am not expressing opinion here, just forwarding:
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)...
What a lot of folks don't realize is that one's Criminal History is initiated by the red Fingerprint Card that is submitted whenever one is arrested and booked on a charge. The charges are listed on the back of that card and are entered into the database.
If one is never prosecuted (nolle...