🇺🇸 How to Buy a Gun in USA (3 simple steps) #gun #howto

Published on May 28, 2023
Duration: 0:42

This guide, presented by Civilian Tactical, outlines the three simple steps to legally purchase a firearm in the USA. It emphasizes the critical role of the ATF Form 4473 and the subsequent FBI background check through the NICS system. The process concludes with the purchase of the firearm if the background check is successfully cleared.

Quick Summary

To buy a gun in the USA, you must complete ATF Form 4473, which initiates an FBI background check via the NICS system. If the check results in a 'proceed' status, you are then cleared to purchase the firearm. Denials do not come with specific reasons from the system.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Gun Buying
  2. 00:07Step 1: Fill out Form 4473
  3. 00:14Step 2: Run FBI Background Check (NICS)
  4. 00:29Background Check Results Explained
  5. 00:39Step 3: Purchase the Gun

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the essential steps to buy a gun in the USA?

To buy a gun in the USA, you must first fill out ATF Form 4473. This form is then used to run an FBI background check via the NICS system. If the background check results in a 'proceed' status, you are then cleared to purchase the firearm.

What is ATF Form 4473 used for?

ATF Form 4473 is the federal background check form required for all firearm purchases from licensed dealers. It collects necessary information to ensure the buyer is legally permitted to own a firearm.

What are the possible outcomes of an FBI background check for a gun purchase?

The FBI background check, conducted through the NICS system, can result in three outcomes: 'proceed' (you can buy the gun), 'deny' (you cannot buy the gun), or 'researching' (further review is needed).

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