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Below is a memo that was sent to all FFL's about the lack of 4473 forms. For the uninitiated, this is the form everyone must fill out when buying a gun.


U.S. Department of Justice
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Assistant Director

Washington, DC 20226

January 6, 2009

Notice to All Federal Firearms Licensees Regarding ATF Form 4473 Shortage

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.