The new Form 4473 from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms contains substantial changes over the previous form.
The ATF is strongly encouraging all FFL holders to begin using this new form immediately. Mandatory use of this updated form begins Nov. 1, 2020.
Dealers and FFL holders who want assistance or have questions regarding the new form can get help from the National Shooting Sports Foundation as an NSSF Member. This assistance includes educational resources and material on critical topics ranging from compliance and regulatory issues to operational guidance and business improvement for business owners and employees.
To provide the most information NSSF members, it has created SHOT University Online, a one-stop e-learning platform for firearms retailers and ranges. This platform is exclusive for NSSF members. You can join today to become familiar with marketing, compliance, security, safety and other topics unique to the industry.
NSSF Members have free access to the SHOT University course on Form 4473, which is a three-module series covering:
- Review of the critical elements, use and purpose of the new Form 4473
- Identification of common errors on the new Form 4473 for buyers and sellers
- Identification about how to correct those errors
For NSSF membership information visit here.
The updated overlay tool for the new Form 4473 and continuation sheets are available for order in both English and Spanish here.
