atf reporting of the sale of 2 or more handguns

**forby** · May 15th, 2011, 09:25 AM

I was searching the ATF for info on becoming an FFL dealer and I was surprised to find this.

"Reports of multiple sales of two or more handguns sold at one time or during any five consecutive business days are also required to be submitted to ATF. 18 USC 923(g)(3)."

I never realized there was this requirement. Was I living under a rock?

**IV_Warrior** · May 15th, 2011, 09:35 AM

Originally Posted by forby

I never realized there was this requirement. Was I living under a rock?

Basically, yes. I don't know when that started, but it was years ago.

**Noah_Zark** · May 15th, 2011, 11:41 AM

The answer to buying more than one handgun in a five day period is to buy one handgun each from multiple dealers . . .

Noah

**The_War_Wagon** · May 15th, 2011, 01:59 PM

Does that include to illegal Mexicans - or just to the TAX-PAYING citizenry?

**FLICK** · May 15th, 2011, 02:13 PM

So I'll just cut back to 1 handgun and 1 long arm every Monday until the end of time....

Hey, BATFE, got anything more interesting to do with your time?? (How 'bout lookin' around foe summa them guns you let "walk" to Mex-e-co?)

**9orangeletters** · May 15th, 2011, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by The_War_Wagon

Does that include to illegal Mexicans - or just to the TAX-PAYING citizenry?

Mexicans are exempt. Illegal Canadians are required to report, politely, of course.

**mp517prct** · May 15th, 2011, 10:38 PM

Yes, multi pistol form (also counts for AR lowers) must be submitted to ATF within 24 hours (usually faxed before close of business)

One of the odd questions asked on the multi pistol form is the "County of Birth"

I have no idea why they ask this question since it's not asked on the 4473

**Waldershrek** · May 16th, 2011, 11:55 AM

It's been that way since I've been into handguns. It's nothing extra for you but the FFL has to send an extra form to ATF which is an extra headache for them. My buddy who I use as my FFL won't let me buy more than one per week so he doesn't have to mess with the form.

**ScotsGuards** · May 16th, 2011, 08:57 PM

Originally Posted by mp517prct

Yes, multi pistol form (also counts for AR lowers) must be submitted to ATF within 24 hours (usually faxed before close of business)

One of the odd questions asked on the multi pistol form is the "County of Birth"

I have no idea why they ask this question since it's not asked on the 4473

Respectfully, one does not have to do the multiple purchase form for AR lowers. Only those firearms, frames or receivers which are specificly handguns.