ATF Threatening To Prosecute Former Firearms Dealers

Published on October 22, 2020
Duration: 10:01

This video from Guns & Gadgets details the ATF's alleged pressure on out-of-business Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) to violate federal law. The ATF is reportedly reverting to Obama-era policies, attempting to force dealers to process all leftover inventory through a 4473 form and NICS check, even when transferring to personal collections, which is contrary to 18 USC 923C. The speaker, demonstrating expertise in firearms law, highlights the ATF's overreach and the potential creation of a de facto gun registry through the new 4473 form.

Quick Summary

Federal law (18 USC 923C) allows out-of-business firearms dealers to transfer inventory to another dealer or their personal collection. The ATF is reportedly pressuring dealers to process all transactions via 4473 and NICS, even for personal collections, which is seen as an attempt to create a de facto gun registry.

Chapters

  1. 00:03ATF Threatening Firearms Dealers
  2. 00:26Guns & Gadgets Introduction
  3. 00:36New Shirt and Video Sponsor
  4. 01:13FFLs Under Pressure from ATF
  5. 01:53Federal Law 18 USC Section 923C
  6. 02:14Options Regarding Firearms Inventory
  7. 02:26Firearms Logged in Dealers A&D Book
  8. 02:51ATF Wants Firearms Transactions Through Dealers
  9. 03:13Michigan and Alabama Suing Due to NICS
  10. 03:54Personal Collection Firearms
  11. 04:23ATF Overstepping Boundaries
  12. 04:48FFL Types 03 and 07
  13. 05:02Dealer vs Manufacturer Licenses
  14. 05:19ATF Pressuring Dual Licenses
  15. 05:30Reason for ATF Pressure
  16. 05:484473 Form and Registry
  17. 06:23ATF Needs to Follow the Law

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the legal options for firearms dealers going out of business according to federal law?

Under federal law, 18 USC section 923C, out-of-business Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) have two primary options for leftover inventory: they can transfer the firearms to another licensed dealer or transfer them to their own personal collection. These dispositions must be logged in the dealer's A&D book.

What is the ATF reportedly pressuring firearms dealers to do?

The ATF is reportedly pressuring out-of-business firearms dealers to process all leftover inventory, even when transferring to personal collections, through a 4473 form and NICS check. This is seen by some as an attempt to circumvent existing law and create a de facto gun registry.

What is the significance of the new 4473 form mentioned in the video?

The new 4473 form, which became effective November 1st, is designed for easier recording and scanning of firearm transaction data. The speaker suggests this could facilitate the creation of a de facto gun registry database by centralizing information on firearm sales.

What is the ATF's alleged tactic regarding dealers with dual FFL licenses?

The ATF is reportedly pressuring dealers who hold dual licenses, such as both a dealer (03) and manufacturer (07) license, to give up their dealer license. This action would force them to close the books on that license, potentially allowing the ATF to obtain desired 'out of business' information.

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