The ATF Form 4473 is a critical document for all firearm retailers. From transfers to inspections to trace, every retailer with a Federal Firearm License must correctly complete and document transfers with this form. Learning to do so is essential.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation has made Completing ATF Form 4473 – SHOT University Online Training Module and Updated Form 4473 Overlays. This online course is available through the SHOT University Online education center with updated overlays available through the online store. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) made additional revisions to the form in August 2023 and the Revised Form became mandatory for use on February 1, 2024.
This training series reviews critical elements of the new form’s use and purpose, as well as tips for identifying and correcting common errors made by both buyers and sellers. The suite is composed of three, easy-to-digest segments:
Module 1: Overview of Form 4473
Module 2: Completing Form 4473, Sections A-B
Module 3: Completing Form 4473, Sections C-E
All FFL counter salespeople, compliance officers, records keepers and license holders should consider these SHOT University Online courses to be vital training to enhance FFL training and help reduce errors when using the new form. Updated 4473 overlay forms are now available and NSSF encourages all FFLs not using digital solutions to order them by logging in to the online store. New overlay orders are $15 for members, $30 for non-members and ship with a “Sweat the Details” pamphlet for sales team to refer to.
SHOT University Online and the “Completing ATF Form 4473 (August 2023 Version)” training series is available only to NSSF members and is offered free as part of NSSF’s member benefits. To take advantage of these and dozens of other course offerings, members should log in at SHOT University’s home page with their username and password, click on the course of their choice and explore the various modules of each.
The training members will receive from this course is worth far more than the cost of their NSSF membership. Not only does this training ensure an uncomplicated transition to the new form, it helps ensure the FFL is prepared for an ATF compliance audit during which your 4473 records will be thoroughly reviewed.