ATF Makes 10 Changes To Form 4473

Published on December 9, 2022
Duration: 7:24

This video provides an expert breakdown of the 10 significant changes made by the ATF to Form 4473, effective April 1, 2023. The instructor, demonstrating deep knowledge of firearms law and compliance, details revisions concerning Privately Made Firearms (PMFs), residency questions, new prohibitory questions for purchasers, and specific requirements for individuals under 21, aligning with the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.

Quick Summary

The ATF Form 4473 underwent 10 significant changes effective April 1, 2023. Key updates include new fields for Privately Made Firearms (PMFs), a revised residency question concerning city limits, and two new prohibitory questions (21.b, 21.c). Special provisions for buyers under 21 address NICS delays per the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.

Chapters

  1. 00:00ATF Form 4473 Introduction
  2. 00:15Sponsor: USCCA Membership Benefits
  3. 01:03Overview of Form 4473 Changes
  4. 01:47Change 1: Privately Made Firearms
  5. 02:27Change 2: City Limits Question
  6. 02:48Changes 3 & 4: New Prohibitory Questions
  7. 03:53Changes for Under 21 Buyers
  8. 05:06Change to NICS Delay Reporting
  9. 05:43Mandatory Use Date of Revised Form
  10. 06:25Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key changes to the ATF Form 4473 effective April 1, 2023?

The ATF Form 4473 now includes specific fields for Privately Made Firearms (PMFs), a revised question about residency within city limits, two new prohibitory questions (21.b and 21.c), and updated provisions for buyers under 21 related to NICS delays and the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.

How does the ATF Form 4473 address Privately Made Firearms (PMFs)?

The revised ATF Form 4473, effective April 1, 2023, explicitly includes 'Privately Made Firearm (PMF)' in Section A, Item 1. Any firearm received by an FFL that was privately manufactured must now be recorded under this designation.

What new requirements are in place for firearm purchasers under 21 on the updated ATF Form 4473?

For buyers under 21, the updated Form 4473 incorporates changes from the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. This includes a new notice (Item 27) detailing potential NICS investigation delays up to 10 days for disqualifying juvenile records and a checkbox for recording extended delays.

When did the ATF Form 4473 changes become mandatory?

The ATF Form 4473 revisions, implemented in December 2022, became mandatory for all Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) to use starting April 1, 2023. Buyers may have encountered the revised form earlier.

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