Videos tagged with 4473 Forms

This video from SHOT Show 2026 highlights key industry trends. Experts discuss a shift towards rising pistol sales and declining long gun sales, increased interest in suppressors due to tax stamp changes, the evolution of airsoft for affordable firearm training, and the importance of integrated retail POS systems for FFL compliance.

This video discusses the 'No Registry Rights Act,' a bill introduced by Congressmen Michael Cloud and Senator Jim Risch, aimed at preventing the ATF from maintaining an illegal firearms registry. The bill seeks to force the ATF to delete existing firearm transaction records, allow FFLs to destroy records after going out of business, and prohibit future registry creation. The discussion highlights concerns about the ATF's alleged expansion of its database and its implications for gun owner privacy and Second Amendment rights.

This video discusses an alleged "weaponization of the federal government" by the Biden Administration and the ATF, leading to a 350% increase in gun shop license revocations. The speaker claims these closures are often due to minor paperwork errors, not willful violations, and suggests this is a tactic to advance a gun control agenda. The content highlights concerns from gun dealers and former ATF officials about the potential negative consequences of this enforcement approach.

This video details an ATF raid on a part-time FFL holder, Russell Fincher, in June. The raid involved a SWAT team and resulted in the confiscation of his firearms. The incident highlights concerns about increased ATF 'knock and talks' and 'no-knock raids' under the current administration, as well as the potential for aggressive enforcement tactics against FFLs, even for minor clerical errors.

Representative Matt Rosendale has introduced a bill to demilitarize the IRS following an armed raid on a Montana gun shop. The proposed legislation aims to prevent the IRS from purchasing firearms and to transfer its existing arsenal to the GSA for public auction. This initiative highlights concerns about the IRS's growing armament and its potential for misuse against citizens.

This video discusses a raid on Highwood Creek Outfitters by a joint IRS and ATF task force, focusing on the seizure of thousands of 4473 forms. The speaker, an FFL holder, expresses concern about this tactic potentially being used for executive fiat gun control and as a de facto registry. The investigation appears to stem from allegations of tax evasion and fraud, with the IRS's broad confiscation of 4473s being questioned legally.

This video discusses Congressman Matt Rosendale's strong reaction to an IRS and ATF raid on Highwood Creek Outfitters in Montana. Rosendale directly called out the directors of both agencies, demanding answers about the raid's purpose, the evidence collected, and why 4473 forms were seized. The congressman emphasized holding executive bureaucracies accountable for overstepping their bounds and threatened to use Congress's power of the purse.

This video details an ATF IOI's alleged illegal actions during an FFL audit at Black Metal Firearms. The IOI is accused of using a personal phone with a scanning app to photograph customer records from paper logbooks, potentially creating an illegal searchable database. The video also discusses the owner's distrust of government data handling, the high number of FFL revocations in 2023, and past ATF inspection issues like those at Stag Arms.

This video from Guns & Gadgets News critically analyzes California's Assembly Bill 173, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. The bill allows the University of California's Violence Research Center access to personal information of California gun owners, including background check and 4473 form data. The speaker argues this is a dangerous precedent, potentially paving the way for national data collection under the guise of addressing gun violence as an 'epidemic', and urges gun owners to take action.

This video explains the critical role of a 'Responsible Person' (RP) for Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs). The RP is legally accountable for the firearms practices, policies, and procedures of the business and is the primary point of contact for ATF audits. They must ensure compliance, train employees, and can even face prosecution for serious violations.