eATF Web Updates: Revisions to ATF Form 4473

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Important Notice to All Federal Firearms Licensees

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ATF Form 4473, Firearms Transaction Record (Form 4473) has been revised.

We have created a webpage to highlight the significant changes to the form. It is highly suggested that you review the entire revised form including all of the Notices, Instructions, and Definitions.

Please note that all Federal firearms licensees (FFLs) must begin using this form on January 16, 2017.  After that date, you may no longer use the previous edition (April 2012) of the Form 4473 as it will be obsolete. For more details, visit our page to read more about the revisions.

Significant Changes

Significant changes to the form include the following areas.

Visit the website to read about all the affected areas. 

 

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