Most Of YOU Will Make THIS Mistake When Buying A Gun!

Published on February 28, 2025
Duration: 9:11

This video provides a crucial public service announcement regarding common mistakes made when filling out the ATF Form 4473 for firearm purchases. It highlights that US citizens often err by not reading the full text of question 21 and incorrectly filling out sections 21N1 and 21N2, which are intended for non-immigrant aliens. The instructors emphasize that US citizens should leave these specific lines blank and proceed directly to signature and date.

Quick Summary

US citizens often make a critical mistake on the ATF Form 4473 by filling out sections 21N1 and 21N2, which are intended for non-immigrant aliens. The form explicitly states that US citizens should leave these sections blank and proceed directly to signing and dating on lines 22 and 23.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction and Topic
  2. 00:35Understanding ATF Form 4473
  3. 01:26Page One: Sections B and C
  4. 02:33Page Two: The Common Mistake (Section 21N)
  5. 03:23US Citizens: Leave 21N Blank
  6. 04:00Correcting Form Errors
  7. 04:28Public Service Announcement Rationale
  8. 05:01Form Revision Date and Error Rate
  9. 06:03Critique of Form Design
  10. 07:47Dealer's Advice to Customers
  11. 08:05Correct Procedure for US Citizens
  12. 08:33Conclusion and Thanks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common mistake people make when filling out the ATF Form 4473?

The most frequent error involves US citizens incorrectly filling out sections 21N1 and 21N2. These sections are specifically for aliens admitted under a non-immigrant visa, and the form explicitly instructs US citizens to leave them blank.

Where on the ATF Form 4473 does it state that US citizens should leave sections 21N1 and 21N2 blank?

The instruction for US citizens to leave sections 21N1 and 21N2 blank is located in tiny fine print at the very end of both blocks, after the questions themselves have been presented.

What should a US citizen do if they accidentally fill out sections 21N1 or 21N2 on the ATF Form 4473?

If you are a US citizen and mistakenly fill out sections 21N1 or 21N2, you can correct the form by initialing and dating the error. However, it's best to avoid this by reading the instructions carefully beforehand.

When did the current revision of the ATF Form 4473 become mandatory?

The current revision of the ATF Form 4473 became mandatory for use on April 1, 2023. This revision has introduced changes that have caused confusion for many firearm purchasers.

Related News

All News →

More 2nd Amendment & Law Videos You Might Like

More from GFG

View all →