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The document is the ATF Form 4473, a Firearms Transaction Record used by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to determine if an individual is legally eligible to purchase or receive a firearm. It requires personal information from the buyer, including name, address, and answers to questions regarding criminal history and mental health status. The form also outlines legal warnings about firearm possession restrictions and mandates that sellers verify the buyer's identity and eligibility through background checks.

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Begin with Section A, where you must provide your full name, including any suffixes. Ensure that all entries are handwritten in ink.
Fill in your current state of residence and address. Remember, a post office box is not acceptable; use your physical address instead.
Complete the fields for place of birth, height, weight, and sex. These details are crucial for identification purposes.
Answer the questions regarding your eligibility to purchase a firearm by marking 'yes' or 'no' as applicable. Pay close attention to questions about felony charges and mental health history.
Sign and date Section A to certify that your answers are true and complete before proceeding to Section B.
In Section B, the transferor/seller will fill out details about the firearm being transferred. Ensure this section is completed accurately.
Finally, review all sections for completeness before saving or printing your filled form for submission.

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Can I print a Form 4473 online?

ATF encourages all federal firearms licensees (FFLs) to begin using the Revised Form immediately. The Revised Form is available on ATFs website, and can be downloaded and printed for immediate use.

Do you have to fill out a 4473?

The ATF Form 4473 is required only for sales or dispositions by a licensed manufacturer, importer, or dealer.

Can 4473 be filled out electronically?

Transactions must first be completed using an electronic Form 4473 in accordance with ATF Ruling 2016-2 (or subsequent ruling) and all forms must be retained in an electronic format.

Can I print a form 4473 online for free?

The Revised Form is available on ATFs website, and can be downloaded and printed for immediate use. Please note that the entire Form, including instructions, must be printed, and stored together. Hard copies of the Revised Form will be available through the ATF Distribution Center beginning February 1, 2023.

Can I fill out Form 4473 at home?

A Firearms Transaction Record, or ATF Form 4473, is a seven-page form prescribed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) required in the United States of America to be completed when a person proposes to purchase a firearm from a Federal Firearms License (FFL) holder, such as a gun dealer.

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What are the common mistakes on the 4473?

Other ATF Form 4473 Errors Incomplete or Skipped Ethnicity/Race Questions (10a 10b) Incorrect Answer to Are You the Actual Transferee/Buyer? ( Drug Use Disclosure (Question 11e) Missing or Incorrect Serial Numbers, Firearm Descriptions. Illegible or Missing Signatures/Dates.