Gunsmith record keeping firearms licensing and consulting. It is for recording the acquisition and dispersal of the arms you get using the license for the transaction. As an ffl holder in kentucky you must keep strict records of all transactions. Looks like after an unconstitutional bump stock ban, the. Whether you are a large dealer operating your firearms business with stratus enterprise, or a smaller dealer using cumulus retail, celerants partnership with fastbound and fflguard provides dealers with peace of mind by offering. Sep 26, 2020 the disposition information in your ffl bound book must include.
Representing gun dealers in matters concerning the bureau of alcohol tobacco firearms and explosives, an ffl compliance lawyer can be of great assistance for advice during the formation of your ffl corporate structure. There are relatively few barriers to entry in the gun manufacturing sector. Each page is sequentially numbered in compliance with the batf. The regulation prescribes a particular format for the bound book entries, with information. If another ffl, then the address or ffl number of the ffl. Probably better to ask these questions in the ffl forum.
Unlike a 01 ffl, if you surrender or fail to renew your license, you get to keep it. The iois loved them, as they had all the required columns and so long as one filed in each one, it was near impossible to screw up your book entries. Before using this unit, we are encourages you to read this user guide in order for this unit to function properly. With data verification in the acquisition and disposition processes, and the electronic creation of 4473s and other required atf forms, ffl tools helps to eliminate errors in your bound book with. The bound books showed 6,042 firearms that had been acquired but had no entry of disposition. If the ffl contact has an loa certificate from the atf but has not yet received there new ffl number you can still acquire or dispose firearms to that ffl contact.
A working guide to firearms industry recordkeeping. Ffl firearms dealer bound record books 300 entry x 10 books. Rk enterprises has been in the ffl supply business since 1982, we offer our 2nd best seller the entry log book that is so popular with our 18,000 customers we deal with. The firearm acquisition information in your bound book must include. Answers to common questions about firearms records bound book entries. Been a while but i am pretty sure it would be listed as receiver in the bound book. Type 01 ffl licensees gun dealers have to maintain a bound book as well. Ffl holders are required to keep a registry of firearms sales in an atfapproved bound book, or a computerized equivalent using atfapproved software. Just wanted to let you know that i got my ffl license the interview was a piece of. Each sale must be recorded and your paperwork will on occasion be audited by the batfe. Licensed dealers must also maintain file copies of form 4473 or eform 4473 firearms transaction record documents, for a period of not less than 20 years after the date of sale or disposition. Get simple and compliant electronic bound books and 4473. Below is a screen shot of one of my firearm entries in my gun db.
The dealer must keep the form 4473 on file for at least 20 years, and is required to surrender the log book to the atf upon retirement from the firearms business. The format used has been approved by the bureau of alcohol, tobacco and firearms of the u. Ffl license guaranteed federal firearms license ffl123. Ffl boss data management system for dealers the firearm blog. Did you know that the same barcodes you use to ring up sales can also be used to record acquisitions in an ffl log book. For those of you aspiring to have your own gun store one day, think of it as good practice.
When the software generates the bound book, the system must be able to quickly and easily change views of the bound book as follows. Ffl bound book ffl log book ffl record book full 100 pages. The firearm dealer is required to record all information from the form 4473 into a bound book, called an acquisition and disposition log. Atf log book compliance matters firearms record book ffl.
Easy bound book comes in three versions, lite, pro and business, to fit your business needs. Or must the ffl log the firearms in his books after doing the nics check and releasing the firearm to the buyer. Ffl boss data management system for dealers the firearm. Ffl newsletters are available on atfs web site atf. As long as you can show that you arent keeping an ffl mostly for your personal benefit, you can run your business as you see fit.
The regulation prescribes a particular format for the bound book entries, with information as to the. Whether standalone or integrated to your accounting, your bound book becomes a business tool that helps you run your firearms business. A few dealers account for different brands or types of firearms in separate bound books. Approved by the atf, the log satisfies the atf requirement that firearm dealers keep a bound book recording their firearm acquisitions and gives enough. In the movie, a cuban commander orders an officer to obtain the 4473s from the sporting goods store, so the invading forces know who owns firearms. Atf log book compliance matters firearms record book.
It dictates the information fields required, the specific format that must be followed and it dictates the timing of when entries must be made. If youve subscribed to the ffl e course, you will receive your content within one or two days. Is it illegal to rewrite all or part of a hard copy bound book to correct mistakes. Ffl gunsmith 300 entry record book rk enterprises ffl supplies. You can read more about the time requirements on our fflguard quicktips page.
Record required licensees bureau of alcohol, tobacco. Ffl experts dedicated to the shooting sports industry. Answers to some common questions about recordkeeping requirements for explosives licensees and permittees. The movie, red dawn, shows how the 4473 form can be used as a backdoor gun registry. Firearms acquisition and disposition record book hardcover. This course is likely all that a motivated self starter will need to get through the process. Ffl firearms dealer bound record books entry x 10 books. Rk enterprises dealer firearms ffl bound book firearms acquisition. Im thinking of getting a ffl03 and coe mainly so i can get. Sold by patriot wholesale direct and ships from amazon fulfillment.
Personal firearms record book 51 entry x 10 pieces. You also must be at least 21 years of age with a clean criminal history. Especially if i move to a 01 ffl and become a small dealer. How is a stripped lower recorded in the transfering. The gun industry in america center for american progress. Wireo book with black translux cover and stamped with federal firearms license ffl log book. Easy bound book lite designed for the basics, easy bound book lite is a cloud only solution us based servers, of course. How barcodes save you time with ffl log book entries ffl. A dealer in firearms is not limited to using only one bound book.
Jan 04, 2016 the ioi had some excellent recommendations for paper bound books, and the goldstandard is bookfactorys ffl bound book. The reason this is imperative and requires strict compliance is the traceability of stolen firearms recovered, firearms used in crimes, or otherwise traced by law enforcement is hindered when inaccuracies exist in ffl records. I invite you to consider using our professional service. These publications will help you comply with federal and state firearms laws and, specifically, with the gun control act of 1968 read the special.
Patriot wholesale direct bound ffl firearms record book. A dealer may keep more than one bound book at the same time. Oct 06, 2017 the left page of the bound book contained the ffls firearm acquisition information and the right page of the ffls bound book records listed firearm disposition information. With an electronic ffl log book like fastbound you can use those same barcodes to save tons of time on your record keeping. Your desktop computer is not connected to your bound book file. Depending on your ffl type, the atf has different requirements for how long you have to do this. Whether you have ordered firearms online a hundred times before or this is your first chance to try it out, you need a local kentucky ffl to have your new purchase shipped to. The reason this is imperative and requires strict compliance is the traceability of stolen firearms recovered, firearms used in crimes, or otherwise traced by law enforcement is hindered when. The disposition information in your ffl bound book must include. Apr 21, 2017 ffl boss data management system for dealers.
Please contact your local atf field office should you have. Double check all your entries before posting bad data to your bound book. The firms business software integrates directly with orchid ebound, an application that provides a powerful lowcost electronic bound book and an electronic atf form 4473. Atf is pleased to provide you with the 34th edition of state laws and published ordinances firearms atf p 5300. Easy bound book was designed for an ffl with 01, 07 and 08 licenses and with their attorney, mark barnes. The regulation does not say type of firearm action or type of action. Delay forms were no firearm was transferred are to be destroyed by paper shredder the ffl 01 sales and gunsmith is liable for their record of all firearms bound book either by paper or electronic means and all paper 4473.
Excel isnt just a poor solution, its noncompliant with the atf. Looks like after an unconstitutional bump stock ban, the atf. Batf guidelines firearms engravers guild of america. Patriot wholesale direct bound ffl firearms record book 11x8. Valid entries for this field include but are not limited to. Why you cant keep firearms acquisition and disposition. It is a great option when you just want quality software to keep you compliant with the atf quickly and easily. Rk enterprises dealer firearms ffl bound book firearms. If an individual nonffl, then their address or 4473 file number if you file your 4473s numerically. His legal and industry knowledge helped us make sure that we were not only. The bound book entries contain all of the buyers personal information and gun information which is on a form. Mark is now our attorney for atf regulatory compliance issues. Atf approved bound book for gunsmithing acquisition and disposition bound book gun record log for ffl federal firearms dealers.
After you press enter you should see your bound book file. Ffl firearms dealer bound record books 300 entry x 2 books. Ffl requirements to get your license ffl license requirements. Ez arms keeper prevents acquisitions and dispositions to ffl contacts that have expired. This bound book helps you comply with being a happy and legal historical firearms collector. Product solutions easy bound book flexible ffl software. No matter which ffl dealer in kentucky you choose, please be sure to contact your preferred ffl dealer first before using them as your firearm transfer agent. Rk enterprises has been in the ffl supply business since 1982, we offer our 300 entry log book, some folks keep a clean fast moving shop and requested the larger size. Hager enterprises llc is a gun and firearm ffl dealer in stanford ky 40484. The answer to this question may have an entry of na only if an. Federal firearms licensees newsletter ffl newsletter. Depending on the type of acquisition or disposition, bound book entries must be made within a certain number of days. Name and address of individual received from or name and ffl number of ffl if it was a transfer in from another ffl if you made it, then your info goes here.
A firearms transaction record, or atf form 4473, is a sixpage form prescribed by the bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives atf required to be completed when a person proposes to purchase a firearm from a federal firearms license ffl holder, such as a gun dealer form 4473 contains the purchasers name, address, date of birth, governmentissued photo id, national instant. View both the original and corrected entries in the same bound book. Professional grade archival quality binding, acidfree, 60 lb. How is a stripped lower recorded in the transfering dealers. These entries are sometimes called open dispositions because the disposition column for that firearm entry is open. As a firearm is acquired made or received on the left side, the same line on the right side stayed empty blank until the firearm was disposed sold, transferred, or destroyed. It is the book where every single firearm acquisition by the ffl holder is recorded as well as the disposition of every firearm. Designed with the specific requirements of firearm dealers, collectors, and buyers in mind, skyhorse publishings firearms acquisition and disposition record book is the perfect log for tracking firearm purchases and sales. We have used it to successfully get 2 ffl s in two different locations, one in pinellas county, fl. Creating an acquisition, saving it, and then committing it are the basic steps necessary to log items into your bound book. The bound book holds over 440 entries as single line entries over an entire page.
This record takes the form of a bound book in which entries are written. Rk enterprises dealer firearms ffl bound log book firearms. Atf, to revoke its license as a firearms dealer pursuant to the gun control act, at 18 u. New electronic 4473 systems allow for off site storage be require on site printing of duplicate 4473s on request. Rk enterprises dealer firearms ffl bound log book firearms acquisition and disposition record book entry. If you have ordered guns in this way before, you already understand how confusing the transfer process can be.
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