[Xringshooter]

The FFL does not HAVE to give the transferor (seller) any documentation. The FFL has become the "seller" as soon as he enters the firearm into his bound book. The buyer gets a copy of the PSP Application/Record of Sale form, a copy goes to the PSP Firearms Unit, and a copy is retained, along with the ATF Form 4473 by the FFL.

Personally, I will ask the original seller if they would like me to give them paperwork showing that they transferred the firearm to me (who, what, where, when, etc.) so that they will have something to show how they disposed of the firearm if they need it in the future (for whatever reason). I stress that this should be done and most people I have dealt with do get the paperwork. I have had several not want anything (I knew them personally and trust them implicitly). If anything were to happen down the road I have their name and address in my bound book.

Even in a face to face deal for a long arm, no paperwork HAS to change hands. I always suggest the buyer complete a bill of sale (The one on this forum is good to use) so that if anything happens later on they can show who they sold it to.

I would keep whatever you are given forever. Put it in the safety deposit box or whatever you use to store you valuable documents. Firearms can last a long time. You don't know how many times that firearm may be sold or to whom. 20 years down the road it may be used in a crime and if you are the last person it is traced to you can then produce the document showing what you did with it. Let your next of kin/personal lawyer know that you have a bill of sale/transfer for any firearms you have sold/transfered...just in case. I keep a photocopy of my bound book pages in a fireproof safe so that I can reconstruct them in case the working copy gets destroyed.

Hope this helps.