All purchases of small arms (handguns) from private individuals from another state are required to have a Form 4473 completed before sale. Some states (such as California, Colorado, Nevada, New Jersey, and Washington) require individual sellers to sell through dealers.

Do I get a copy of the 4473?

What is ATF Form 4473? Before we begin, let’s review Form 4473, also known as the Firearms Transaction Record. The FFL must then sign the form and retain it for at least 20 years, allowing the ATF to inspect and receive a copy of the form during audits and in the course of a criminal investigation.

What form do you fill out to buy a gun in Texas?

Form 4473
We are required to complete a federal Firearms Transaction Record, also referred to as Form 4473. The form will ask some questions about your eligibility to own a firearm and your identity.

When did Form 4473 start?

FFL holders are expected to use the new form starting January 16, 2017. You’ve seen Form 4473 a thousand times. It’s the most common piece of paperwork you deal with every day.

How long are 4473 kept?

20 years
Licensees shall retain each ATF Form 4473 for a period of not less than 20 years after the date of sale or disposition.

How long do you have to keep 4473 forms?

What are some common questions about Form 4473?

Answers to some common questions about requirements for Form 4473 including where to order, how to download and proper means of identification for purchasing a firearm. Is an ATF Form 4473 required when an unlicensed person sells or disposes of a firearm?

What is ATF Form 4473 used for?

Atf Form 4473: What Is It? This ATF form is used by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. It is known as the Firearms Transaction Record form. This form is required by law when someone is purchasing a firearm from a licensed retailer.

Do I need a 4473 form to transfer a firearm?

No. However, the “bound book” must reflect the disposition of the firearm from business inventory to personal use. However, if the business is a corporation, and the firearm is being transferred to a corporate officer or director for other than business purposes, then a Form 4473 must be executed. [27 CFR 478.124 and 478.125a]

Is a Social Security card a proper means of identification for 4473?

ATF Form 4473 must be signed by the person who verified the identity of the buyer. Q5: Is a Social Security card a proper means of identification for purchasing a firearm from an FFL? No. A Social Security card, alien registration card, or military identification alone does not contain sufficient information to identify a firearms purchaser.