Gun Owners of America

Washington, DC --(Ammoland.com)- First, the good news: Fox News is reporting that due to an amazing outpouring of opposition, the vote on the so-called anti-piracy legislation – which could muzzle websites like GOA’s – has been postponed.

Thank you all for your activism … and please stay tuned to further updates on this issue.

Now for the bad news: You know what they say about Friday the 13th.

Well, this past Friday, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a setback to gun owners. The issue involved a lawsuit challenging Barack Obama’s illegal multiple sales regulations. [NSSF v. Jones, Acting Director, BATFE.]

Through those regulations, Obama has demanded, by regulatory fiat, that firearms licensees in four southwestern states report multiple sales of certain long guns to the federal government.

In upholding this action, Judge Rosemary Collyer -– a Bush appointee! –- ignored the Constitution, the Supreme Court’s decision in the Heller case, and the clear language of federal law.

Of course, this once again underscores the danger of putting all our eggs in the “court basket.” It’s not a bad idea to challenge unconstitutional measures in the courts, but it’s problematic if we look to them as being the ultimate defenders of our gun rights. Clearly, they are not.

Among other things, Judge Collyer ignored the obvious language of the 1986 McClure-Volkmer Act, which prohibits the ATF from demanding any information on gun owners other than information explicitly allowed by statute.

Specifically, the section states: “Such [licensees] shall not be required to submit to the Attorney General reports and information with respect to such records and the contents thereof, except as expressly required by this section.” (18 U.S.C. 923(g)(1))

Paragraph (g)(5) allows the Attorney General to demand information by issuing a “demand letter,” but participants in the drafting of McClure-Volkmer affirm that this was not intended to trump the paragraph (1) limitation, in order to statutorily mandate reporting requirements.

To interpret paragraph (g)(5), as Obama and Attorney General Holder have interpreted it, is to say that there are NO limits on the information the Attorney General can demand -– up to and including every 4473 in the country.

In opening this door, Collyer cited much narrower decisions in the Fourth and the liberal Ninth Circuit, but expanded them beyond any judicial precedent. Citing a test that looked at whether the ATF’s action constituted a “clear error of judgment” or was “arbitrary or capricious,”

Collyer gave all of the benefit of the doubt to Obama -– and none to the Second Amendment, which wasn’t even considered in her 21-page opinion.

The decision will presumably be appealed to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals -– a supposedly “conservative” circuit that nevertheless upheld ObamaCare.

But the larger issue is this: Congress can block these regulations by simply cutting off the money to implement them. Last fall, we demanded that the House include such a prohibition in its giant money bill. But congressional leaders ignored the Second Amendment community on this and a variety of other pro-gun issues, including defunding ObamaCare.

It is late in the game. But there is still an opportunity to prohibit funding for the multiple sales regulations on the annual Department of Justice Appropriations bill and the “continuing resolution” which will inevitably follow around September 30.

True, a lot of damage will have been done by that point. But we cannot allow to stand the precedent that the Attorney General can seize any and all gun-related information, simply by saying he wants it.

ACTION: Click here to ontact your representative. Tell him Congress must act to block funding for the unlawful, anti-gun Obama multiple sales regulations.

About:
Gun Owners of America (GOA) is a non-profit lobbying organization formed in 1975 to preserve and defend the Second Amendment rights of gun owners. GOA sees firearms ownership as a freedom issue. `The only no comprise gun lobby in Washington’ – Ron Paul

AmmoLand Gun News

Manasquan, NJ --(Ammoland.com)- The ATF has issued an open letter to all federal firearms licensees in response to inquiries regarding the use of marijuana for medical purposes and its applicability to federal firearms laws, specifically Form 4473.

The letter address if holders of state cards allowing their possession and use of marijuana for medicinal purposes need to answer yes if they are addicted to or an unlawful user of marijuana.

Answer is YES!

Read the letter below.

ATF Open Letter to FFL’s Regarding Medical Marijuana

ATF to Conduct Webinar on Form 4473 for Federal Firearms Licensees

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Washington, DC --(Ammoland.com)- ATF is offering an educational opportunity designed to provide Federal Firearms Licensees and their employees with a general overview on the proper completion and importance of the ATF Form 4473. This will be done through an online web seminar (“webinar”).

The webinar will be conducted September 13, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EST). It is limited to the first 100 licensees who register.

Those interested should send an e-mail to fflonlineseminars@atf.gov. Please include your city and the State in which you are licensed and your email address in the body of the email. A link with a unique identifier will be forwarded to the 1st 100 licensees on Monday, September 12th.

The webinar will provide essential instruction for new employees and is a good refresher for seasoned employees.

To enhance its effectiveness, please provide us any questions you may have relevant to the ATF F 4473 in advance.

Coloseum Software e4473 Mobile App

Coloseum Software

Mansfield MA --(Ammoland.com)- Coloseum Software has released to the Apple App store two innovative mobile e4473 products, one for FFL dealers and the other for their customers.

The free e4473 app enables customers of FFL dealers to purchase firearms with unprecedented speed and convenience. In less than three minutes, iPad and iPhone firearms customers can scan a simple bar code displayed at any FFL dealer using AIMI and complete their e4473 application.

The intuitive software prompts users for the required information and alerts them to any problems with their “paperwork” to ensure the greatest accuracy. After filling out the form, the customer simply submits the e4473 application to the FFL dealer for processing. Dealers also can download the e4473 App and use an iPad as a mobile eKiosk or to print reports from AIMI and use the PDF as a mobile Boundbook.

These new apps provide the quickest-possible legal firearms purchase, from start to finish with 99.99% compliancy. The mobility of these products offers an even more convenient alternative to filling out the long, complicated paper applications that Coloseum has already made available with its in-store ekiosks. The groundbreaking technology is a first for the sporting goods industry, and Coloseum is proud to present yet another way to improve the way FFL dealers do business. Android and Blackberry apps will be released this summer.

In addition to these exciting new applications, Coloseum Software has released AIMI eBook II. It offers more than 100 features not previously available with the AIMI system, including the foundation to connect to RMS Point of Sale and QuickBooks Point of Sale. Please visit www.coloseumsoftware.com for more information and to watch the demo of the new version.

AIMI eBook II Free: In an effort to provide advanced technology to all FFL dealers, Coloseum Software is offering a free version of AIMI eBook II Lite. Any FFL dealer looking to utilize the latest industry technology can now download and run the AIMI eBook II free version from www.coloseumsoftware.com.

Aimiebook.net: This mobile eKiosk and social site is for FFL dealers, importers and manufacturers. In less than one year, it has garnered 10,000 members. Join for free at www.aimiebook.net.

About Coloseum Software Corp:
Located in Mansfield, Mass., Coloseum has been developing firearms inventory and compliancy software for more than a decade. The company developed the first e4473, the first automatic FBI background check, the first electronic dealer-to-dealer network, the first in-store eKiosks, the first mobile apps for smartphones and the first eSign for the e4473. Coloseum was founded on a simple principle: Build the best solution for FFL dealers and their customers. AIMI works both sides of the counter because we know that compliancy requires not only advanced technology for the FFL dealer, but also simplicity for the customer.

Rocky Mountain Gun Owners

Colorado --(Ammoland.com)- Senior Senate sources told me this morning that Senate chief Harry Reid has buckled under the avalanche of phone calls from gun owners like you, and has promised to allow full votes on all amendments to the mis-named Patriot Act, INCLUDING Senator Rand Paul’s pro-gun amendment.

However, I’ve got some bad news.
Reid’s conspirators in Republican leadership are desperate to protect the Police-State that the Patriot Act enshrines, which is scheduled to expire tonight.

Republican leaders Mitch McConnell and Jon Kyl are blocking a vote on Senator Paul’s amendment which would protect gun owners from Patriot Act searches. Clearly McConnell and Kyl didn’t get the message that gun owners sent in the last election.

They need to hear from you RIGHT NOW!

Please call Senator Mitch McConnell at (202) 224-2541 and Senator Jon Kyl at (202) 224-4521. Tell them that gun owners – and all Americans – demand a full up or down vote on Rand Paul’s pro-gun amendment to the mis-named Patriot Act.

Once you’ve called Republican leadership, please, call both your senators again. Even if you’ve already done it, they need to hear from you again.

Call your state Senator at 1-877-762-8762 (you must ask for their office) and demand they stand up for gun owners and support Rand Paul’s pro-gun amendment to the Patriot Act. Tell them that gun owners – and all Americans – demand protection from the Patriot Act-Police state.

Please, don’t wait to make these calls.

Action on the Patriot Act will come this afternoon, and Republican leadership and your senators need to hear from you.

Right now…

For Liberty,

P.S. Republican leaders Mitch McConnell and John Kyl are blocking a vote on Senator Paul’s amendment which would protect gun owners from Patriot Act searches.

Please call Senator Mitch McConnell at (202) 224-2541 and Senator Jon Kyl at (202) 224-4521. Tell them that gun owners – and all Americans – demand a full up or down vote on Rand Paul’s pro-gun amendment to the mis-named Patriot Act.

About:
Based in Colorado, Rocky Mountain Gun Owners is Colorado’s largest state-based gun lobby. It is a group solely dedicated to the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Our strategy is simple: don’t give an inch. Visit: www.rmgo.org

Gun Owners of America

Washington, DC --(Ammoland.com)- Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has been doing a yeoman’s job of trying to rein in the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and protecting the privacy of gun owners.

But now, according to senate insiders, the Republican leadership is trying to undermine these efforts by urging fellow Republicans to oppose Paul’s “no gun registration” amendment.

Paul’s amendment would exempt gun records – including 4473’s (the form all purchasers fill out when they buy a firearm from a licensed dealer) — from the blanket information demands which the ATF can make under the 9/11 legislation.

We have known for weeks that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid would oppose Rand Paul. But now, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is also helping “Dirty Harry” Reid by encouraging other Senate Republicans to oppose the Paul language.

All gun owners need to take action right now. Time is short, as the PATRIOT Act extension will become a done deal sometime tomorrow (Friday).

So please use the Talking Points below TO CALL Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell today! Ask him to support the Paul amendment and to urge other Republicans to do the same.

Even if you live in Kentucky, please make sure you call the Senator’s office, because time is short.

CONTACT INFORMATION for Mitch McConnell:

Direct office number: 202-224-2541

Toll-free switchboard number (you must ask for McConnell’s office): 1-877-762-8762

Email: The Senator does NOT accept emails from out of state

TALKING POINTS FOR SENATOR McCONNELL

1. Please urge Senator McConnell to support the Paul “no gun registration” amendment and to use his leadership position to urge other Republicans to do the same.

2. Without the Paul “no gun registration” amendment, it is possible that the ATF could go to a secret (FISA) court and demand every 4473 in the country, ostensibly because a “terrorism investigation” requires it. If such an action were taken, the government would have a list of every gun buyer in the country going back decades.

3. If Senator McConnell allows Harry Reid to successfully shut out gun amendments, then gun owners will hold him (McConnell) personally responsible for enabling the Majority Leader. And if the Democrats retain the control of the Senate in 2012, the Republicans will only have themselves to blame.

4. ANSWERS TO POSSIBLE OBJECTION. Senators have been trying to tell Senator Paul (and Senator McConnell will probably tell you) that the PATRIOT Act does not allow the ATF to get every 4473 in the country. Well, there are two answers to this:

a. First, if the PATRIOT Act does not, in fact, allow the ATF to go on fishing expeditions, then what is the harm in passing the Paul amendment? Why not just pass the Paul provision so that we can have an extra ounce of prevention specifically prohibiting the ATF from using the PATRIOT Act to fish for people’s gun sale records.

b. Second, the very language that some Senators are claiming will protect us is the very language that the ATF is currently violating! Senators like McConnell want us to think that the 1986 McClure-Volkmer law (which outlaws gun owner registration) is good enough to protect us from fishing expeditions under the PATRIOT Act.

But as any law school student and judge in the country knows, more recent laws (like the PATRIOT Act) ALWAYS TRUMP older laws (like the 1986 Act which prohibits gun owner registration). If there is a conflict, the more recent law governs. Hence, it’s not surprising that we are currently witnessing the ATF violate the 1986 McClure-Volkmer law, as the agency recently issued new proposed rules to require registration of those persons who purchase multiple semi-autos — and all of this in the name of fighting gun smuggling in the Southwest.

About:
Gun Owners of America (GOA) is a non-profit lobbying organization formed in 1975 to preserve and defend the Second Amendment rights of gun owners. GOA sees firearms ownership as a freedom issue. `The only no comprise gun lobby in Washington’ – Ron Paul

Gun Owners of America

Washington, DC --(Ammoland.com)- Remember the corrupt tactics used by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to pass ObamaCare? The secret meetings? The refusal to let the American people see the language?

Well, he’s at it again. This time, Reid is abusing his role as Majority Leader of the Senate to block a pro-gun amendment that Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) is attempting to add to the so-called Patriot Act.

In order to circumvent Sen. Paul’s efforts to protect gun rights, Reid scuttled the Senate version of the 9/11 extension and instead tacked it onto an unrelated House-passed small business bill. He then employed a procedural scheme to lock out ALL Republican amendments, including Paul’s pro-gun amendment.

As you know, Rand Paul’s amendment would exempt 4473’s (the form all purchasers fill out when they buy a firearm from a licensed dealer) and other gun records from the blanket information demands which Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) can make under the 9/11 legislation.

Without Paul’s exemption, it is possible that the BATFE could go to a secret (FISA) court, and, in a one-party (ex parte) proceeding, obtain an order to produce every 4473 in the country, ostensibly because a “terrorism investigation” requires it. If such an action were taken, the government would have a list of every gun buyer in the country going back decades.

This is unacceptable and it is a violation of gun owner protections enacted in 1986 as part of the McClure-Volkmer Firearms Owners Protection Act. The McClure-Volkmer Act spells out the purposes for which gun records can be obtained by a law enforcement agency: as part of a bona fide criminal investigation, a trace, or a routine annual inspection. Sen. Paul’s amendment will simply keep the 1986 law’s provisions in place.

It should also be noted that the records in question deal with persons who already underwent the (unconstitutional) background check and were allowed to purchase a firearm. Once again, the dangers of a background check system (which presumes a person is a criminal until proven otherwise) are highlighted, as efforts must constantly be made to keep the government’s hands off the list of honest gun owners.

Sen. Paul’s amendment to protect gun owners would have tremendous support in the Senate, and Reid knows it—which is why he has gone through such great lengths to keep it of the floor. Now is the time to insist that the Paul amendment be allowed to come up for a vote and that gun dealer records be protected

ACTION: Contact your Senators. Tell them to oppose cloture on Harry Reid’s motion to concur until Rand Paul has had an opportunity to offer his amendment to protect gun records.

Click Here to send your Senators a prewritten email.

About:
Gun Owners of America (GOA) is a non-profit lobbying organization formed in 1975 to preserve and defend the Second Amendment rights of gun owners. GOA sees firearms ownership as a freedom issue. `The only no comprise gun lobby in Washington’ – Ron Paul

Gun Owners of America

Washington, DC --(Ammoland.com)- Yesterday, we wrote to you about Senator Rand Paul’s amendment to exempt 4473’s and other gun records from the blanket information demands which the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) can make under 9/11 legislation.

An extension of three provisions of that legislation is currently pending on the Senate floor.

Without the exemption, it is possible that BATFE could go to a secret court, and, in a one-party (ex parte) proceeding, obtain an order to produce every 4473 in the country, ostensibly because a “terrorism investigation” requires it.

This is unacceptable. It is a violation of gun owner protections enacted in 1986 as part of the McClure-Volkmer Firearms Owners Protection Act. Not surprisingly, BATFE is already trying to violate McClure-Volkmer in its new proposed rules to require reporting of multiple semi-auto sales -– and to compile a gun registry from those reports.

Senate insiders report that Sen. Paul’s “gun issue” is the single remaining hang-up on the reauthorization. Not surprisingly, anti-gun Democrats running for reelection do not want to vote on this.

But YOU cannot allow them to escape accountability.

ACTION: Call your Senators. Tell them that you insist on a vote on the Rand Paul gun amendment to the 9/11 bill currently pending on the Senate floor.

Click here to send your Senators a prewritten email

About:
Gun Owners of America (GOA) is a non-profit lobbying organization formed in 1975 to preserve and defend the Second Amendment rights of gun owners. GOA sees firearms ownership as a freedom issue. `The only no comprise gun lobby in Washington’ – Ron Paul

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- S. 570 — “a bill to prohibit the Department of Justice from tracking and cataloging the purchases of multiple rifles and shotguns.”

The bill would prohibit the use of federal funds for a multiple sales reporting scheme proposed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Last month, the U.S. House of Representatives adopted an amendment with similar language. That amendment to an omnibus spending bill, offered by Representatives Dan Boren (D-Okla.) and Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.), passed the chamber (277-149) with broad bipartisan support.

The BATFE is demanding the authority to require all of the 8,500 firearm dealers in California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas to report all sales of two or more semiautomatic rifles within five consecutive business days, if the rifles are larger than .22 caliber and use detachable magazines. Yet, under existing law, the bureau has full access to every record of every firearm transaction by every licensed dealer, whether during a bona fide criminal investigation or simply to enforce compliance with record keeping requirements. This reporting scheme would create a registry of owners of many of today’s most popular rifles–firearms owned by millions of Americans for self-defense, hunting and other lawful purposes.

Please contact your U.S. Senators and ask them to cosponsor and support S. 570. You can find contact information for your elected officials by using the “Write Your Representatives” tool at www.NRAILA.org, or you can call your U.S. senators at (202) 224-3121. S. 570 currently has 17 cosponsors. To see if your senators are cosponsors, please click here: www.thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d112:SN00570:@@@P

About:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military. Visit: www.nra.org

Will Congress Lay the Groundwork for Gun Confiscation

Gun Owners of America

Washington, DC --(Ammoland.com)- Within the next 90 days, Congress will vote on whether to reauthorize legislation to specifically allow the government potential access to millions of gun records (4473’s).

Section 215 of the PATRIOT Act, which must be reauthorized soon, is of particular concern.

This section allows the FBI to seize business records — including the 4473 forms that gun buyers fill out. The only significant caveat is that the FBI must claim that the seizure of records is needed pursuant to “an authorized investigation.”

But since a secret court is required to rubber-stamp the government’s request (unless it fails to make even a specious case), the FBI can easily abuse its authority. The Inspector General found that, between 2003 and 2006, the FBI may have violated the law over 6,000 times with respect to their authority under various provisions of the PATRIOT Act.

So just imagine that it’s your gun records that have been seized. Under such circumstances, the gun dealer is specifically prohibited, under penalty of law, from telling you that the FBI has confiscated the records of your firearms purchases. Under the PATRIOT Act, any limitations on the use of the seized records shall be at the sole discretion of the Department of Justice.

Talk about the fox guarding the hen house!

It is imperative that Congress protect gun owners from rogue government agents who would abuse their authority to register gun owners.

We’ve already seen the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives attempt to register gun owners recently when they tried to require certain gun dealers to report anyone who, within a five day period, tried to purchase two or more semi-automatic rifles (that are .22 caliber or greater and can accept a detachable magazine).

Historically, gun registration has been a prelude to gun confiscation, as documented by the Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership almost 20 years ago. They showed how several foreign governments in the Twentieth Century had used gun control — and quite often gun registration — to confiscate firearms. In each case, such confiscation was a prelude to genocide.

ACTION: Contact your two senators and insist that any language to reauthorize Section 215 also contain language to protect 4473’s from the Obama administration’s scrutiny. You can use the Gun Owners Legislative Action Center at www.gunowners.org/activism.htm to send your legislators the pre-written e-mail message below.

About:
Gun Owners of America (GOA) is a non-profit lobbying organization formed in 1975 to preserve and defend the Second Amendment rights of gun owners. GOA sees firearms ownership as a freedom issue. `The only no comprise gun lobby in Washington’ – Ron Paul

National Association for Gun Rights

Colorado -–(Ammoland.com)- Statists never sleep. That quote is becoming popular because it is undeniably true.

They never stop finding ways to curb our liberties. They want you reported and tracked anyway they can get it.

The gun-grabbers are scheming again. But this time they are sneaking through the back door. They don’t want you to see them coming.

The BATFE has recently begun to connive “emergency powers” from President Obama to monitor purchases from gun stores.

They don’t want you buying more than one rifle without you being reported to Washington over so-called “terrorism concerns”. More importantly, they’re using “emergency powers” so they can steal away what they want without a vote.

They’ve been monitoring citizens for decades with handgun sales, and now they’re trying it with rifles.

Of course, you and I both know that they’re plotting to stop you from buying any guns without them recording it. But this is how they start down that path.

Emergency Powers.
The BATFE is using their favorite bogey man of terrorism and drug-related violence in other countries to trump the charge that your purchase of rifles is to blame. They are stealing powers away from your elected representatives and into their own hands to spy on and record your purchases if you buy more than one gun in a week.

If this is starting to sound all too familiar, that’s because it is.

Remember Mayor Bloomberg? One of the wealthiest and most powerful anti-gunners out there?

This was Bloomberg’s plan. And it’s blatantly against the law.

The Firearm Owners’ Protection Act was designed specifically to prevent this perversion of freedom from happening.

In fact, this act also requires that any changes be given a public hearing no less than 90 days in advance (the BATFE is attempting this power-grab with just 30 days notice).

In other words, existing Federal law stops this move specifically, and the speed in which it is being attempted…

…And they are rolling right over it like it wasn’t even there.

Even schoolchildren know that it is the legislature’s job to write law in the United States, not the President or some power-hungry law enforcement agency, bent on crafting their own rules. But with so many distractions out there, some of your Congressmen and Senators don’t even know what’s going on with this story or how it will impact the average gun owner.

That’s why I am writing to you now. I know the mainstream media isn’t going to let you know about this, but Ammoland is by allowing us to communicate with you directly.

We will keep you updated with ways to get involved as this issue moves forward. Thank you for your continued support.

For liberty,

P.S. The BATFE is creating its own set of rules to regulate the sale of “multiple rifles”. In other words, they’re doing their best to turn a right into a privilege.

I’ll keep you updated as this develops, but I knew you’d want to hear about this outrageous power-grab by the BATFE.

About:
The National Association for Gun Rights was founded in 2001 to serve as a grassroots gun rights group focusing on building state-level gun rights groups and lobbying for pro-gun federal legislation. Brown has been a gun lobbyist for more than 17 years. Visit: www.nationalgunrights.org

Editorial Disclaimer: The opinions and views expressed above do not necessarily reflect those of the staff, AmmoLand Shooting Sports News, or other sponsors and partners. See the Editorial-Review Process for more details.

U.S. Department of Justice

Nashville, Tenn. --(Ammoland.com)- Edwing Ronal Morales, a former Metropolitan Nashville police officer, was found guilty on December 15, 2010 by a jury, after a two day trial in U.S. District Court in Nashville, of two counts of making false statements to a firearms dealer during two attempted purchases of handguns in 2009.

Announced Jerry E. Martin, U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee; Glenn N. Anderson, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Nashville Field Division; Jon Ruttencutter, Resident Agent in Charge of the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Nashville Field Office; and Steve Anderson, Interim Chief of Police, Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.

According to the trial testimony, Morales went to Guns and Leather, a federal firearms licensee, located in Greenbrier, Tennessee on two occasions in May and July of 2009. Morales attempted to purchase handguns for a friend and co-defendant in the case, Julio Rojas-Lopez. During the attempted purchases, Morales, a Nashville police officer since September 2007, falsely represented on a Firearms Transaction Record, commonly known as a 4473 Form, that he was the actual buyer of handguns that were actually intended for Rojas-Lopez, who was illegally transporting guns to Guatemala.

Morales was terminated from the police department in September 2009.

eKiosk By Coloseum Software Corp

Coloseum Software

Mansfield MA --(Ammoland.com)- Coloseum Software Corp. has released the first software of its kind, e4474 Kiosk on Aimiebook.net. This kiosk system is a brand-new product for the firearms industry designed to increase the speed and accuracy of customers’ 4473 paperwork.

FFL dealers can now guide their customers to an in-store Auto-Attending Kiosk, where they can fill out the forms required to purchase a firearm. A computerized voice prompts the buyer to fill in the necessary fields in a stress-free, convenient environment. The system checks for common errors that frequently result in rejected applications as the questions are answered. While the eKiosk interacts with customers to ensure more complete, correct federal forms in less time than previously possible, employees are free to handle other aspects of the business and provide personal assistance to shoppers. Installing this system is like having an employee on staff who is solely dedicated to expertly handling 4473 transactions.

“The Coloseum team has worked for more than a year to bring this state-of-the-art system to every FFL dealer. For the first time in the industry’s history, even smaller FFL dealers have the tools to manage their businesses. It’s truly an exciting time,” says James M. LaMonte, CEO of Coloseum Software Corp.

The only equipment needed to set up an in-store eKiosk is a computer that can access the Internet. The eKiosk does not need to be networked to AIMI eBook Pro or any other program. The kiosk features an attractive redwood finish and large buttons for easy navigation to complement any FFL dealer’s store with both its modern design and advance technology. Our studies with individuals between the ages of 18 to 85 have shown that the majority prefers to use the kiosk to purchase firearms over written paperwork because the process is simplified and the questions are clearer.

Coloseum Software Corp. has created this software to suit all types of dealers, including those with Web-based businesses. When customers check out online, they will be prompted to complete the 4473 paperwork from the privacy of their own homes, or wherever they happen to be, to complete the purchase through an account they set up on Aimiebook.net.

The new e4473 kiosk is free on Aimiebook.net to registered FFL dealers. To process e4473 forms, dealers only need to have AIMI eBook Pro installed at their location. This software can be purchased at a reduced cost from our trusted partner Brownells.

As with any new technology, our systems continue to be enhanced by customer feedback. We are dedicated to offering the best solutions for the firearms industry and can only succeed when our technology and customers’ wants and needs merge. Coloseum is your personal software company. Talk to us – we’re listening.

Coloseum Software Corp., the industry leader in compliance and firearms software, and Brownells Inc., the world’s largest supplier of firearms accessories, gun parts and gunsmithing tools, will utilize this partnership to strengthen compliance in the Firearms Industry. Combining their efforts and expertise, the companies will use the latest compliance technology to inform, protect and preserve the Firearms Industry, which has experienced a decline in the number of licensed dealers since 1994 due to clerical errors and other compliance issues.

While Coloseum Software Corp. will continue to sell, support and produce its many highly innovative products, Brownells’ customers may now purchase Coloseum’s AIMI eBook Pro Firearms Management Software directly from Brownells at a reduced rate. This will allow Brownells to streamline customer transactions using exclusive features offered only by AIMI eBook Pro, such as Dealer-to-Dealer eTransfers, On-line e4473 Kiosk and Direct Link Multi-management, while providing FFL Dealers with complete inventory management, acquisition and disposition and more.

About Coloseum Software Corp.
The leader of firearms compliance and inventory products, Coloseum Software Corp. was founded in 2001 to fulfill the need for complete records management and inventory control with easy-to-use software. Developers of new state-of-the-art products, such as Aimi eBook 8.0.0.4, Aimiebook.net Social Network and Gunharbor.com, its strategic objective is to provide this technology in a safe, reliable and affordable environment. Coloseum Software Corp. develops compliancy software exclusively for the firearms and sporting goods industries.

Brownells.com

About:
At Brownells Everything is Guaranteed period! Forever, 100%, with no restocking fees. Brownells is the world’s largest supplier of firearm parts, gunsmithing tools, reloading equipment and accessories. Stocking more than 30,000 items, the company supplies armorers, gunsmiths, and shooters worldwide. All of their products are backed by a 100% satisfaction, unconditional, lifetime guarantee. For more information, or to place an order, call 800-741-0015 or visit Brownells.com

Brownell's Partners with AIMI EBook Pro

Coloseum Software

Mansfield, MA –-(AmmoLand.com)- Coloseum Software Corp. and Brownells Inc., two companies with solid reputations for producing top-quality products for the Firearms Industry, are pleased to announce a joint venture promoting compliance and business stability for FFL Dealers.

“We are optimistic about working closely with a company that shares our understanding of the importance of FFL Dealer. FFL Dealers are the foundation of this industry, and together we aim to provide them with the tools they need to succeed. When FFL Dealers succeed, the entire industry succeeds.” James LaMonte, CEO, Coloseum Software Corp.

Coloseum Software Corp., the industry leader in compliance and firearms software, and Brownells Inc., the world’s largest supplier of firearms accessories, gun parts and gunsmithing tools, will utilize this partnership to strengthen compliance in the Firearms Industry.

Combining their efforts and expertise, the companies will use the latest compliance technology to inform, protect and preserve the Firearms Industry, which has experienced a decline in the number of licensed dealers since 1994 due to clerical errors and other compliance issues.

While Coloseum Software Corp. will continue to sell, support and produce its many highly innovative products, Brownells’ customers may now purchase Coloseum Software’s AIMI eBook Pro Firearms Management Software directly from Brownells at a reduced rate. This will allow Brownells to streamline customer transactions using exclusive features offered only by AIMI eBook Pro, such as Dealer-to-Dealer eTransfers, On-line e4473 Kiosk and Direct Link Multi-management, while providing FFL Dealers with complete inventory management, acquisition & disposition and more.

Aimi eBook Pro

About Coloseum Software Corp.
The leader of firearms compliance and inventory products, Coloseum Software Corp. was founded in 2001 to fulfill the need for complete records management and inventory control with easy-to-use software. Developers of new state-of-the-art products, such as Aimi eBook 8.0.0.4, Aimiebook.net Social Network and Gunharbor.com, its strategic objective is to provide this technology in a safe, reliable and affordable environment. Coloseum Software Corp. develops compliancy software exclusively for the Firearms and Sporting Goods Industry.

Brownells.com

About Brownells, Inc.
Three generations ago, Bob Brownell founded Brownells Inc. based on three principles: Selection, Service, and Satisfaction. Over 60 years later, Brownells success still rests upon that foundation while providing the highest quality gunsmithing tools and gun parts, along with outstanding customer service, to the Firearms Industry.

Coloseum Software

Mansfield, MA --(AmmoLand.com)-  Coloseum Software has completed an extensive research study on the FFL Dealer.

This Case Study was conducted in effort to prove electronic compliance software can reduce or eliminate common human errors.

The firearms industry is one of the most regulated industries in America. As a result errors were common and often resulting in the revocation of FFL licensees. Prior to the release of compliancy software for the firearm industry dealers had limited tools dealing with human errors.

The findings were gathered from a study commenced with 100 participating FFL Dealers over a period of 3 years in 50 states. (2006-2009) This study was based on an average of 10,000 firearm transactions per year.

The study consisted of the following:

• On site observation of the FFL Dealer.
• Data feed back.
• Questions and Answers from the FFL Dealer.
• Inspection results before and after AIMI eBook Pro was implemented.

Study Requirements: The FFL Dealers participating having been inspected using manual methods or other electronic boundbook software and inspected again after using AIMI eBook Pro. This study continues to prove that not only can the process of purchasing a firearm be fast but also accurate for both the buyer and for the FFL Dealer.

To view the Full Report see below or visit to: www.coloseumsoftware.com/case_study_2010.pdf

Federal Firearms License Case Study 2010

About Coloseum Software Corp.
The leader of firearms compliance and inventory products, Coloseum Software Corp. was founded in 2001 to fulfill the need for complete records management and inventory control with easy-to-use software. Our goal is to provide this technology in a safe, reliable, and affordable environment. Coloseum Software Corp. develops compliancy software exclusively for the firearms industry, including paperless dealer-to-dealer e-transfers, Acquisition & Disposition software, and more.

Aimiebook Social Network Featuring Online e4473

Coloseum Software

Mansfield, MA –-(AmmoLand.com)- Heralding a new revolution in firearms transfer technology, Coloseum Software Corp. has released the Aimiebook Social Network featuring eKiosk which enables customers of Federal Firearms License (FFL) dealers using AIMI eBook Pro to electronically fill out the required Form 4473 over the Internet.

FFL Dealers and Customers now have access to the Aimiebook Social Network, a feature-rich social networking application built by Coloseum Software to connect the Firearms Industry with its customers.

This platform fosters buyer/seller interaction by utilizing all of the standard elements users of popular networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace have come to expect: post a business profile, blog about industry activities, create photo albums, manage group lists, send and receive messages, and more. In addition, dealers can establish an online store, post classified ads, add a news feed, and host a discussion forum.

Join Aimiebooks Social Network

The state-of-the-art Aimiebook.net e4473 eKiosk, exclusive to Coloseum Software Corp., flows seamlessly into the social network through the dealer and customer profiles for total security and functionality in one location. Members can also manage their Facebook and Twitter accounts within the Aimiebook Social Network.

More Information
For a demo or more information about The Aimiebook Social Network, Aimiebook eKiosk online e4473 or AIMI eBook Pro by Coloseum Software, contact David Beck @ 216.339.7271 or e-mail david.beck@coloseumsoftware.com.

About Coloseum Software Corp.
The leader of firearms compliance and inventory products, Coloseum Software Corp. was founded in 2001 to fulfill the need for complete records management and inventory control with easy-to-use software. Our goal is to provide this technology in a safe, reliable, and affordable environment. Coloseum Software Corp. develops compliancy software exclusively for the firearms industry, including paperless dealer-to-dealer e-transfers, Acquisition & Disposition software, and more.

Aimi eBook Pro

Coloseum Software

Mansfield, MA --(AmmoLand.com)- Ushering in a new era of firearms transfer technology, eKiosk by Coloseum Software Corp. enables any Federal Firearms License (FFL) dealer using AIMI eBook Pro to have their customers electronically fill out the required Form 4473 over the Internet using AIMIEBOOK.NET.

Firearms Retailers & Sporting Goods Stores using Aimi eBook Pro applaud the eKiosk system placing internet kiosk computer stations in central locations of their stores. Customers complete their e4473 and return to the counter where the firearms sale is completed.

eKiosk technology reduces paperwork time by 85% and increases accuracy by 99% enabling FFL dealers to manage multiple sales simultaneously.

Developed in response to the Government Paperwork Elimination Act (GPEA Pub. L., Title XVII), and in response to requests from the firearms industry, eKiosk eliminates the hassle of tedious handwritten records while contributing to the annual reduction of over 13 million industry-specific forms. Used in conjunction with Coloseum Software’s firearms AIMI eBook Pro, eKiosk transforms the FFL business model.

eKiosk 4473 By Coloseum Software

More Information
For an eKiosk demo or more information about Coloseum Software contact: David Beck at 216.339.7271 or e-mail david.beck@coloseumsoftware.com

About Coloseum Software Corp.
The leader of firearms compliance and inventory products, Coloseum Software Corp. was founded in 2001 to fulfill the need for complete records management and inventory control with easy-to-use software. Our goal is to provide this technology in a safe, reliable, and affordable environment. Coloseum Software Corp. develops compliancy software exclusively for the firearms industry, including paperless dealer-to-dealer e-transfers, Acquisition & Disposition software, and more. Visit: www.coloseumsoftware.com or www.aimiebook.net

Virginia Citizens Defense League

Virginia - Gun owners should always be careful to ask the right questions of potential firearms buyers when selling guns privately so as to avoid illegally selling to a felon or someone from out of state.

For those who might like to ask more detailed questions about possible sale disqualifications.

You can download your own copy of the form here. ATF Form 4473

Here is what the ATF Form 4473 asks buyers:

• Are you the actual buyer of the firearm(s?
• Are you a fugitive from justice?
• Are you an unlawful user of, or addicted to, marijuana, or any depressant, stimulant, or narcotic drug, or any other controlled substance?
• Are you a nonimmigrant alien?
• Have you been discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions?
• Have you ever been adjudicated mentally defective (which includes having been adjudicated incompetent to manage your own affairs) or have you ever been committed to a mental institution?
• Are you an alien illegally in the United States?
• Are you under indictment or information in any court for a felony, or any other crime, for which the judge could imprison you for more than one year?
• Have you been convicted in any court of a felony, or any other crime, for which the judge could have imprisoned you for more than one year, even if you received a shorter sentence including probation?
• Are you subject to a court order restraining you from harassing, stalking, or threatening your child or an intimate partner or child of such partner.
• Have you been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence?
• Have you ever renounced your United States citizenship?

About:
Virginia Citizens Defense League, Inc. (VCDL). VCDL is an all-volunteer, non-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to defending the human rights of all Virginians. The Right to Keep and Bear Arms is a fundamental human right.

BATFE

Washington, DC - -(AmmoLand.com)- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), pursuant to the Gun Control Act (GCA) and the Federal firearms regulations, is responsible for licensing persons engaging in a firearms business. With certain exceptions, the GCA allows ATF to conduct one warrantless, annual compliance inspection of a federal firearms licensee (FFL). The purpose of the inspection program is to educate the licensee about regulatory responsibilities and to evaluate the level of compliance. Compliance inspections also serve to protect the public in that they promote voluntary internal controls to prevent and detect diversion of firearms from lawful commerce to the illegal market.

During inspections, ATF industry operations investigators (IOI) review records, inventory, and the licensee’s conduct of business. To assist in meeting and maintaining compliance, investigators also provide instructional and educational materials about the requirements of the law and regulations and best business practices.

Compliance failures, which constitute violations of law and regulation, commonly disclosed during the inspection process include failure to verify purchaser eligibility; inability to account for firearms received and disposed; failure to ensure firearms traceability due to improper recordation of firearms receipt and disposition; failure to properly document firearms transfers; and failure to report multiple sales of handguns. These types of violations, among others, can hinder the FFL’s ability to support law enforcement criminal investigation efforts.

Proper and timely recordkeeping by FFLs is critical to the success of a crime gun trace and is required for all firearms acquired and transferred by licensees. Failing to account for firearms is a serious public safety concern because unaccounted firearms cannot be traced. During compliance inspections conducted in 2007, ATF investigators identified nearly 130,000 firearms that FFLs could not locate in inventory or account for by sale or other disposition. By working with industry members, IOIs reduced this number to approximately 31,000 firearms that FFLs could not account for. As such, ATF investigators improved the success rate of potential firearms traces of previously unaccounted firearms by 76 percent. Although this is a significant improvement, over 30,000 firearms remained missing and pose a threat to public safety.

When violations of the law and regulations are disclosed during an inspection, a Report of Violations is issued to the licensee that outlines the discrepancy and the requirements for corrective action. ATF also works to gain cooperation and compliance from FFLs by issuing warning letters and holding warning conferences. Despite these remedial actions, on rare occasions ATF encounters a licensee who fails to comply with the law and regulations and demonstrates a lack of commitment to improving his or her business practices. In such cases where willfulness is demonstrated, ATF’s obligation to protect pubic safety may require revocation of the federal firearms license.

In Fiscal Year 2007, ATF conducted approximately 10,000 compliance inspections. More than 40 percent of the licensees inspected were determined to be in full compliance with the law and regulations and no violations were cited. Approximately 100 federal firearms licenses were revoked or were denied renewal due to willful violations of the GCA. This figure is approximately 1 percent of the number of licensees inspected.

ATF investigators assist licensees in developing corrective actions when violations are identified and encourage licensees to constructively engage in the remediation process. In this way, ATF attempts to bring licensees into compliance before it becomes necessary to take administrative action against the licensee. When an ATF inspection results in a warning conference or potential revocation, the licensee is provided an opportunity to develop a written plan that details the steps taken to correct the problems identified and measures implemented to ensure future compliance.

To assist licensees in achieving and maintaining compliance, ATF conducts recall inspections on all licensees who have committed violations that warranted a warning conference. In 2007, recall inspections resulted in an overall 85-percent reduction in the total instances of violations. Recall inspections also resulted in a 78-percent reduction in disclosed prohibited sales and a 90-percent decrease in inventory discrepancies.

ATF’s focus is to help licensees avoid violations of the law and its implementing regulations. The Bureau prides itself on partnering with the firearms industry, especially regarding voluntary internal controls, to better protect the public. To that end, ATF continues to work closely with the firearms industry at all levels to ensure compliance, understand concerns, and help resolve perceived obstacles to compliance. ATF strives to educate licensees concerning their obligations under the law through open letters mailed to FFLs, information posted on ATF’s Web site, quarterly FFL newsletters, industry seminars, attendance at trade shows, and partnerships with industry associations. Licensees are provided the “Federal Firearms Regulations Reference Guide,” which includes laws, regulations, and other information about conducting a firearms business under federal law, and other publications such as the “Safety and Security Information for Federal Firearms Licensees.”

About:
ATF – A unique law enforcement agency in the United States Department of Justice that protects our communities from violent criminals, criminal organizations, the illegal use and trafficking of firearms, the illegal use and storage of explosives, acts of arson and bombings, acts of terrorism, and the illegal diversion of alcohol and tobacco products.

We partner with communities, industries, law enforcement and public safety agencies to safeguard the public we serve through information sharing, training, research, and use of technology.

BATFE

Washington, DC - -(AmmoLand.com)- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is responsible for licensing persons engaged in the business of manufacturing, importing and dealing in firearms. ATF’s jurisdiction and the regulatory requirements applicable to federal firearms licensees (FFL) are derived from the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA).

In 1993, the overall number of FFLs was approximately 284,000. By 2007, that number had declined to 109,000 total active licenses, indicating a decrease of 175,000 licensees. These numbers include licenses held for business purposes as well as those held by collectors of curios and relics.

A number of factors appear to have contributed to this decrease. The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1993, known as the “Brady Bill,” increased the fees for federal firearms licenses from $10 per year to $200 for the first 3 years, and $90 for each 3-year renewal period. The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, referred to as the “Crime Bill,” enacted requirements that applicants engaging in firearms businesses notify the chief of their local law enforcement agency of their intent to apply for a license, submit their responsible persons’ photographs and fingerprints with their applications, and certify that their businesses would be in compliance with state and local laws, including zoning regulations. Following enactment of the new law, many federal firearms licensees who were not in compliance with local zoning ordinances chose to voluntarily surrender or not renew their licenses.

Additionally, in 2004, ATF implemented an in-person application inspection program. ATF industry operations investigators now conduct in-person application inspections with all new firearms business applicants. Through the inspection process, investigators verify the identity of the applicant, ensure the qualification of the person(s) intending to conduct business, verify the business premises, and review the recordkeeping and conduct of business requirements to assist the applicant in complying with the law and regulations. In addition to educating the applicant about regulatory responsibilities, these efforts encourage voluntary business practices that can prevent diversion of firearms from lawful commerce to the illegal market.

ATF conducted over 5,000 application inspections in 2007, of which less than 15% were withdrawn or abandoned by the applicant or denied by ATF.

It is also instructive to note the transitory nature of FFL numbers. Each year, a significant number of licensees choose to voluntarily cease operations or fail to renew their licenses. For example, during fiscal year 2007, over 13,000 new firearms licenses were issued. However, during that same time period, the total number of licenses increased by just over 1,600 licenses.

Revocation actions taken against licensees who willfully fail to comply with the law and regulations have been an insignificant factor in the decrease of the FFLs. During the 7-year period from 1993 through 1999, ATF revoked or denied the renewal of approximately 860 firearms licenses. During the 8-year period from 2000 through 2007, ATF revoked or denied renewal of approximately 890 FFLs.

The overall number of FFLs revoked (1,750) represents 1% of the 175,000 total decrease in the number of FFLs. While the number of FFL revocations and denials of renewals has fluctuated in years past, the effect of these adverse actions on the numbers of FFLs is insignificant. Since 2005, revocation actions against federal firearms licensees have translated to only 1-2% of the FFL inspections conducted and 0.1% – 0.2% of all active licenses, excluding collector (of curio and relic) licenses.

About:
ATF – A unique law enforcement agency in the United States Department of Justice that protects our communities from violent criminals, criminal organizations, the illegal use and trafficking of firearms, the illegal use and storage of explosives, acts of arson and bombings, acts of terrorism, and the illegal diversion of alcohol and tobacco products.

We partner with communities, industries, law enforcement and public safety agencies to safeguard the public we serve through information sharing, training, research, and use of technology.

BATFE

ATF Form 4473 - -(AmmoLand.com)- Will be distributed on white booklet-form paper and ATF Form 4473 Part I – Firearms Transaction Record Part I – Over-the-Counter (5300.9) (2008 Spanish Version)
3/2/09

This notice serves as a follow up to the January 6, 2009, Notice to All Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) regarding ATF Form 4473 availability. The January 6th notice provided authorization to FFLs to copy the ATF Forms 4473 for a limited time due delays in printing and shipping.

Now, due to the limited supply of booklet-form canary yellow paper, the ATF Form 4473 will be distributed on white booklet-form paper. FFLs may continue to photocopy the Form 4473 in its entirety (including instructions) until they receive any backorders from the Distribution Center.

Additionally, due to the limited availability of the newly revised ATF Form 4473 Part I – Firearms Transaction Record Part I-Over-the-Counter (5300.9) (2008 Spanish Version), FFLs may photocopy this form as necessary.

The licensee must ensure that any photocopies are of good quality and obtain all of the required information on the printed forms. All completed forms must be maintained in accordance with the provisions of 27 CFR Part 478.129. All 6 pages of the form, including the instructions, must be stapled and maintained together. Licensees may contact their local field division’s industry operations offices for further information.

American Firearms Software

BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio - -(OutDoorWire.com)- After 40-plus years of filling out firearm transaction form 4473 by hand, the EZ-4473™ form-filling software (www.ez4473.com), exclusively offered by AcuSport®, allows dealers to print the form in secure, legible and complete fashion.

The form-filling software guarantees complete, legible information and validates age, residency and expiration dates. Transactions are not allowed to proceed with an improper “Yes” or “No” answer. Once the process is completed, the software prints the completed BATF Form 4473.

Compliant with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF) regulations and approved by BATF Ruling 2008-3, EZ-4473 protects independent retailers’ FFL licenses by helping to eliminate clerical errors and any risk of selling to an unqualified customer. Additionally, the software streamlines agency audits since records can be instantly searched by last name, date of sale, transaction number, serial number and more. The software program digitally stores the form and customer information, which are protected by a powerful encryption program.

“We’re thrilled to be the exclusive distributor of EZ-4473,” said Jim Broering, AcuSport company president. “AcuSport strives to provide our dealers with value-added products and services for their businesses. The EZ-4473 software eliminates any possibility of clerical mistakes that can result in a revoked federal firearms license. This software is extremely innovative and will surely benefit many entities in the firearms industry.”

About:
Headquartered in Las Vegas, American Firearms Software offers EZ-4473 (EZ4473) Form filling software. It is a tool that allows gun stores/dealers to print legible ATF form 4473. It also assists in cutting down those dreaded clerical errors and helps with ATF audits. Save your FFL and invest in a smart tool like the EZ-4473 today.

About:
Based in Bellefontaine, Ohio, AcuSport Corporation is a nationwide distributor of shooting and hunting products with regional sales offices in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Minnesota, Texas, Montana and California.

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

ATF – -(AmmoLand.com)- As a result of an unprecedented increase in demand for ATF Forms 4473 (5300.9) Part I Revised August 2008, inventory of the form at the ATF Distribution Center is running low.

As a temporary measure, ATF is allowing FFLs to photocopy the form 4473 in it’s entirety until they receive their orders from the ATF Distribution Center.

A notice will be posted at the expiration of this temporary authorized change.

Read More Here… www.atf.gov

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - Recently, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) released the revised version of the Firearms Transaction Record (ATF Form 4473) with a revision date of August 2008. By open letter dated October 3, 2008, ATF advised that all FFLs must begin to use the new Form 4473 no later than November 15, 2008. ATF realizes that this date is during hunting season and that this is a very busy time of year for the firearms industry. As Federal firearms licensees (FFLs), you play a significant role in the transfer of firearms to consumers. ATF recognizes the shared obligation to ensure that persons ineligible under the law do not acquire firearms. Therefore, in an effort to prevent undue burden on you the FFL, and to allow for proper training of employees, ATF will extend the mandatory must-use date of the new Form 4473 to January 15, 2009.

This extension will allow you to review the entire revised Form 4473, including the definitions, instructions, and the Important Notices to the Transferor/Seller. This will ensure timely implementation of the Form 4473 and a better understanding of the significant changes.

The mandatory must-use date for all FFLs for ATF Form 4473 has been changed from November 15, 2008, to January 15, 2009. All FFLs may begin to use the revised Form 4473 upon receipt but by no later than January 15, 2009. You may no longer use the previous edition of the Form 4473 after January 15, 2009 or as soon as you begin using the revised edition.

Please contact your local ATF office with any questions you may have about the revised Form 4473. If you need additional forms, please contact the ATF Distribution Center at (703) 445-7801 or, to order online, go to http://www.atf.gov/dcof/index.htm.

Carson W. Carroll Assistant Director Enforcement Program and Services

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