Form 4473 Questions and Answers
The ATF Form 4473 is the “Firearms Transaction Record” used by Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) whenever they sell or transfer a gun to a customer. I’m a firearms attorney that specializes in ATF/FFL compliance under federal law and I’ve helped thousands...
How to Dispose of a Gun Legally (Step by Step)
If you have an unwanted firearm in your possession and aren’t sure what to do with it, we’ll walk you through the legal options available for disposing of it safely and responsibly. There are four main ways to legally get rid of your unwanted gun: Give /...
ATF’s “Zero Tolerance” Policy is Over!
The Biden administration introduced a horrible policy called “Zero Tolerance” that had a negative impact on the firearms industry, particularly on FFL holders. Instead of being an agency that is intended to regulate and work with the firearm industry, the...
ATF Inspection Process for DOD Contractors
Today, the ATF released an overview of the inspection process for FFLs who are also Department of Defense Contractors. You can view/download the ATF Inspection Process for DOD Contractors, or read it in full below. NOTE: This process is similar to, but different from,...
Legality of Rapid-Fire Devices – Not Machine Guns nor Fully Automatic
With the recent horrible shooting event in Las Vegas, Nevada, where 59 people were murdered and hundreds more were injured, the question about whether the shooter actually used a full-automatic machine gun has been popular. I may have inadvertently started this...
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