Common Mistakes: 4473 ATF Form 

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Good straight-forward video. There is a NEW 4473 Form (December 2022) , and yes it got more difficult to understand

You can be non binary, but not your trigger.

Is your gun shop far from Lubbock Texas? I live just west of Lubbock. I thank you for your channel it is very informative and educational 😉

I just made a mistake on one....LOL...at Academy Sports and Outdoors...and their policy is a 30 day wait to purchase a gun/rifle or pick up a rifle from their stores. I tripped up on one of the revised questions. Over thought it....Hadn't bought a gun in a while....

That is an excellent video how to explain it. My neighbor was denied for purchase and when you mentioned current address that clicked because it’s ID it’s at a different county. I’ll definitely tell him to update his address.

Good info, however, I believe you are mistaken about the current address portion. There are documents you can accept to show a buyers current address if the buyers ID does not match what they write down as long as it is a government issued document, for example a current vehicle registration or property tax bill are acceptable.

I hope this is why I was denied my first gun purchase. I asked the FFL about last name because on my social I have 2 last names but on my license its only 1. She told me to just put the one on my license down not both. I hope its an ez fix just waiting for the paperwork to start digging into why I was denied. Lame. Great videos tho!

4473: What County are you in? Me : United States...

I've filled out about a dozen 4473's over the past decade and had never been delayed or denied (besides my first purchase), but ever since Covid came around I can pretty much guarantee I'll be delayed (a day or so later I'll be approved). No legal issues that would disqualify me from purchasing a firearm in that time. I do have a fairly common name though. Could that be what is hanging me up?

Very well done and straight forward. Appreciate that. From what I understand, if your drivers license is not your current address (let's say you moved recently), you can use a lease or other documents that show your current address. Any info on that?

Dont forget to mention, the type of name you legally have can make or break wether of not youre denied a firearm purchase, regardless of clean background.

Hey there! I’m 19 years old and on Saturday (February 4,2023) I bought a semi-auto shotgun Charles Daly at a gun shop called “United Gun Shop” in Maryland. It was my very first time walking in to a gun shop and I was pretty nervous because I am Hispanic and seeing just white people makes me kinda nervous but they were really nice and helped me out. I have a clean record and currently waiting for a approval. The employee told me that he will give me a call or if I don’t hear from him then I can come back to the shop on February 9. I’m still nervous if somehow the background check comes denied.

I’ve been delayed, and I was given something called an QUEUE NUMBER , I got in contact with the FDLE and emailed them a CERTIFIED CASE DISPOSITION showing that I was not convinced of a felony , I still haven’t heard anything back

This is awesome info. I have my ATF inspection in three weeks. I have applied for 07/02 and will be getting SOT in July. Any pointers that you could send my way?

You can still purchase if address is different as long as you get another form of id ! You also have to list addresses on id

In regards to felony conviction.Question 11c seems to indicate that the felony or other crime that an individual is convicted of must carry a sentence of more than one year imprisonment as the maximum penalty.I've filled out hundreds of 4473 forms and honestly have never caught this very important stipulation.When filling out the form I just read as far as the word felony and know it doesn't apply to me so I check no.However I feel like it is important(if I am correct in my understanding of question 11c) to share this information with folks who have been convicted of felonies such as having fake auto insurance cards or other petty crimes which possibly wouldn't carry a long enough sentence to disqualify a person from firearm ownership.What is your understanding on this?

Hey just a heads up. If you got discharged just for not getting vaxed it’s not a dishonorable discharge

If you had a misdemeanor possession of marijuana 38 years ago does count against you on the form. Would that be a yes or no for drug use Excellent video thank you for the information

So how do you answer the felony question.. had a felony 29 years ago the and the court reduced it 1203.4 we know that does nothing for gun rights the court found paperwork that I was innocent so the judge vacated immediately 1385pc vacated / and said all records to be destroyed…….. So how would I answer the felony question (I am in California)

Very informative as always thank you..🙏🙏great video.

Last but not least, always remember that the 4473 is an infringement and is unconstitutional

Would be interested in seeing a update since the form has changed yet again

Thank you, your videos have been helpful. So im in CA and got a delay status even though im 100% okay to own/purchase. However i did provide an updated address during my purchase and updated it at the DMV the next morning. Could that be cause for delay?

You can petition a military review of your discharge and may be able to have s dishonsrsble legally upgraded to honorable or even a less then honorable is better then dis honorable. I know because I had a less then honorable later upgraded to honorable after a review of my service record and manner of discharge. 54 echo is army

Hello. In 2013, I was denied a FPIC and permit for handgun. The reason being, I saw a psychologist for personal issues. I did not understand question number 26 and check yes. I was never committed, admitted, or given medication for mental issues. But because i sellected yes. I was denied. I appealed through an attorney and was granted the permit. My concern is about the new disqualifier that New jersey has. Am I in the clear to get a ccw permit, or I may have issues?

Just curious but if your height and weight that you write on the form doesn't match your ID will that cause you to be denied?

I have a question. Im buying a gun for myself do i answer yes? How do i answer the question. Do you reside in the city limits

Hi, I know this video is older but hope you don't mind me asking a question. Every time I purchase a firearm through an FFL, my NICS check has never been denied, but usually wait around 30-45 minutes for an answer. My question is, how long does the background take most people in your experience?

Hello so I am a newly FFL holder and I’m watching videos to make sure I fill out my 4473 correct for a firearm transfer. Do you call the number on your FFL card to run the background check? I’m not sure on that aspect. For running the nics check. How do you do that?

Hi! I know this video is older, but I hope you can help me out! I live in CA, did two background checks 7days apart for 1shotgun and 1rifle, separate 4473's. Both were delayed about 7days after the submission of corresponding DROS. The only difference between the 4473 was that the second one I added my SSN. I purchased a handgun from the same big box store only a few months earlier without issue. 10day wait, and all good. I am concerned because thinking back to the line "birth place City & State" I mistakenly imput 'County & State'. Is this enough to get denied? Is it possible to get the personal ID in CA? Thanks, -CJ

What are you supposed to put for the upin question if you don’t have one? NA?

I have a person that lives in Tennessee that want to buy a gun from me in alabama. When i make the sale do i do the 4473 and backgroung or the ffl that I transfer to?

If I was convicted of a felony, but restored to all civil rights do I still have to mark yes?

If you live in Texas and you had a felony 10 years ago. Can you still buy a gun? I heard you can buy one but you only can keep it in your house. But I got denied to buy it. So how do I get the gun where I can keep it in my house

I never have filled one out . I have bunches of guns/ rifles Just gave a license And they did a background check and I got my stuff I’m 54 and this is news to me……. Are some states like this or I was supposed to do that . Bought at gun shops / box stores etc.

What if you gained a few pounds and your weight on paper work doesn’t match what’s on your ID?

I’m in Texas but I bought a full auto Ak and they had delayed me for 3 weeks because they said I’m 18 and I already paid and I’m scared if I might get denied but I have a clean background check but I’m nervous because In going in 3 days to find out

Hi there. I was mistakenly answer wrong this question and got denied. “Do you intend to sell or dispose of any firearms) listed on this form or any continuation sheets) to any person described in questions 21(b)-(1) or to a person described in question 21.m.1 who does not fall within a nonimmigrant alien exception?” I put “yes” I know that is my fault but I did not mean it. I have no intention to sell or dispose any firearms to anyone. Is there a way to fix this? Please help me out. 🙄

When you have a license to carry do you still need to fill of this form

Hello I’m just curious if a minor fluctuation in height/weight should be recorded, or do I record what is on my license. Thank you!!

Is the Form downloadable so i can fill it at home then bring it to the gun shop already completed.

So I’m a Daca Recipient and tried to buy a gun but got denied because of one question which was ( are you an alien who has been admitted to the united states under a nonimmigrant visa) which I answered No. and I have wait 30 days to apply again, is their a possibility I’m going to get denied again?

Do I have to put the weight and height of what matches my ID because I’ve gotten taller and gained more weight

Do you guys not use gun store master? The 4473 should be digital and all this information should be automatically inserted. The only paper form you should have to fill out is if your state forces a DOJ form for pistols. my only concern is the second Yes/No question, I've noticed about 60% of people answer it wrong.

Hello so i just filled out the form 4473. And i got delayed. I accidentally put sr on the suffix part , any suggestions

Hi I had a question that I have the Certificate of Naturalization and I send that out to apply for a US passport Now I buy a gun. So now I can put on the form that I am a US Citizen ? Thank u for help me out

Apparently I made a mistake on it somewhere electronically on a iPad and so I tried again thinking I had everything right but then they said again I answered something wrong or something..and now I have to wait till the next day to do it again..any idead?

Over the years I have purchased several guns . Most all background checks are returned promptly . Only twice have I been delayed in 2014 and 2015. Both took 3 days. No big deal to me. But this current ATF Director is trying to keep people from getting guns.

Would I have to fill out a 4473 if I wanted to buy a muzzleloader and do you have black powder pistols on sale?

there isn't a space for an apartment number where can i put that

So if i put my weight wrong i would be denied?

Whats the time frame it can take up to when they summit the background check???

I have no idea where I screwed up

How long does it take to process and get a response back for an approval

I answered a question wrong about is the gun for me or am I trying to buy it for someone else the guy at the counter was talking to me and I barely read the question and got the rest right but denied for 30 days he said because of that. Will I get in trouble and do I need to contact someone because it was an honest mistake and 3 other gun stores have denied me since.

Where does it say you can't buy a gun if you moved?

When it asks for city do I put the town i live in or the city I am in the county of?

Those questions are so silly. Who is going to say they are a felon,ect. They will just say no.

I just wanted to purchase a gun that's all

If you’re too stupid to know how to fill out the 4473 you’re too stupid to own a firearm. Period. That is the easiest form in the world to fill out. It’s literally Kindergarten school work

Note - The controlled substance question applies to everyone except Hunter Biden. He gets a pass.

They best is when people go in smelling of weed to buy a gun.