ATF Makes 10 Changes To Form 4473

Published on December 9, 2022
Duration: 7:24

This expert-level entry details the 10 significant changes made by the ATF to Form 4473, effective December 2022 and mandatory by April 2023. The revisions focus on privately made firearms (PMFs), residency verification, and new prohibitory questions, particularly impacting buyers under 21 due to the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. The ATF's administrative actions aim to enhance firearm transaction oversight.

Quick Summary

The ATF implemented 10 significant changes to Form 4473, effective December 2022 and mandatory by April 2023. Key updates include new fields for Privately Made Firearms (PMFs), revised residency questions, and additional prohibitory questions, particularly impacting buyers under 21 due to the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.

Chapters

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main changes to the ATF Form 4473 effective December 2022?

The ATF introduced 10 key changes to Form 4473, including new fields for Privately Made Firearms (PMFs), revised residency questions, and additional prohibitory questions. These updates also address specific requirements for buyers under 21, aligning with the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.

When did the revised ATF Form 4473 become mandatory?

While the ATF encouraged immediate use of the revised Form 4473 after its December 2022 release, it officially became mandatory for all Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) to use starting April 1, 2023.

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

The revised Form 4473 now includes a specific designation for 'Privately Made Firearm (PMF)' in Section A, Item 1. FFLs must now record any firearm they receive that was privately manufactured in this new field.

What new requirements are in place for firearm buyers under 21 on the revised Form 4473?

For buyers under 21, the revised Form 4473 includes a notice about potential waiting periods of up to 10 days for NICS to investigate juvenile records. It also requires FFLs to document specific dates if a delay occurs beyond the initial 10-day period.

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