1. What does FFL stand for? Federal Firearms License
2. Which federal agency issues FFLs? Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms
and Explosives (ATF)
3. What is the minimum age to purchase a handgun from an FFL? 21 years
old
4. What is the minimum age to purchase a long gun from an FFL? 18 years
old
5. What form is used for firearms transactions? ATF Form 4473
6. How long must Form 4473 be retained? 20 years
7. What does NICS stand for? National Instant Criminal Background Check
System
8. Who operates NICS? The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
9. What is the maximum time allowed for a NICS check to be completed
before a transfer can proceed? 3 business days
10. Can a CDR complete a Form 4473 for themselves? No, they cannot act as
both buyer and seller
11. What is a prohibited person? Someone legally barred from possessing
firearms under federal or state law
12. Can someone convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence
purchase a firearm? No
13. What is the penalty for falsifying information on Form 4473? Up to 10
years imprisonment and/or fines
14. Can an unlawful user of controlled substances purchase a firearm? No
,15. Are FFLs required to conduct background checks on all transfers? Yes,
with limited exceptions for returns and repairs
16. What is a straw purchase? When someone purchases a firearm on behalf
of another person who is the actual buyer
17. Is a straw purchase legal? No, it is a federal crime
18. Can non-U.S. citizens purchase firearms? Yes, if they meet specific
requirements including valid hunting licenses or immigrant status
19. What must be recorded in the acquisition and disposition (A&D)
record? All firearms received and disposed of by the licensee
20. How soon must firearms acquisitions be recorded? Not later than the
close of the next business day
21. What information must be on the A&D record for acquisitions? Date
received, name and address of person from whom received, manufacturer,
importer, model, serial number, type, and caliber
22. Can FFLs sell firearms at gun shows? Yes, following all normal
requirements including background checks
23. What is required when transferring a firearm to another FFL? Record
the transfer in the A&D book and retain a copy of the receiving FFL's license
24. Can a CDR transfer firearms from their personal collection through the
FFL? No, personal firearms cannot be transferred through the business
25. What records must be made available to ATF for inspection? All
required records including Form 4473, A&D records, and bound books
26. How much notice must ATF provide for a compliance inspection?
Reasonable notice during business hours; no advance notice required
27. Can someone who has been adjudicated as a mental defective purchase
a firearm? No
28. What is the Gun Control Act of 1968? Federal law that regulates the
firearms industry and establishes prohibited persons categories
29. Can someone under indictment for a crime punishable by more than
one year purchase a firearm? No
30. What must a CDR do if they discover an error on a completed Form
4473? Follow ATF guidance for corrections; some errors require a new form
, 31. Can firearms be shipped directly to consumers? No, they must be
shipped to an FFL (with exceptions for returns to manufacturers)
32. What is required for interstate transfers of handguns? Transfer must
occur through an FFL in the purchaser's state of residence
33. Can long guns be transferred interstate? Yes, if legal in both states and
the transferee appears in person
34. What is a Frame or Receiver? The part of a firearm that is regulated as the
firearm itself
35. Are private party background checks required under federal law? No,
but state laws may require them
36. Can someone who has renounced U.S. citizenship purchase a firearm?
No
37. What happens if NICS is down? The FFL may proceed after 3 business
days have elapsed
38. Can active duty military personnel purchase firearms outside their
state of residence? Yes, with proper documentation
39. What is required for transferring NFA items? ATF Form 4 and tax
payment, with ATF approval required
40. Can FFLs transfer firearms to prohibited persons knowingly? No, this
is a serious federal crime
41. What must be verified before transferring a firearm? Purchaser identity
and that they are not prohibited
42. Can a person subject to a restraining order purchase firearms? Depends
on the specific order; some restraining orders prohibit possession
43. What is the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act? Federal law
requiring background checks for firearm purchases
44. Can FFLs maintain electronic A&D records? Yes, with ATF approval
and proper backup systems
45. What constitutes engaging in the business of dealing firearms?
Repetitively buying and selling firearms with the principal objective of
livelihood and profit
46. Is a background check required for ammunition sales under federal
law? No federal requirement (state laws may vary)
2. Which federal agency issues FFLs? Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms
and Explosives (ATF)
3. What is the minimum age to purchase a handgun from an FFL? 21 years
old
4. What is the minimum age to purchase a long gun from an FFL? 18 years
old
5. What form is used for firearms transactions? ATF Form 4473
6. How long must Form 4473 be retained? 20 years
7. What does NICS stand for? National Instant Criminal Background Check
System
8. Who operates NICS? The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
9. What is the maximum time allowed for a NICS check to be completed
before a transfer can proceed? 3 business days
10. Can a CDR complete a Form 4473 for themselves? No, they cannot act as
both buyer and seller
11. What is a prohibited person? Someone legally barred from possessing
firearms under federal or state law
12. Can someone convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence
purchase a firearm? No
13. What is the penalty for falsifying information on Form 4473? Up to 10
years imprisonment and/or fines
14. Can an unlawful user of controlled substances purchase a firearm? No
,15. Are FFLs required to conduct background checks on all transfers? Yes,
with limited exceptions for returns and repairs
16. What is a straw purchase? When someone purchases a firearm on behalf
of another person who is the actual buyer
17. Is a straw purchase legal? No, it is a federal crime
18. Can non-U.S. citizens purchase firearms? Yes, if they meet specific
requirements including valid hunting licenses or immigrant status
19. What must be recorded in the acquisition and disposition (A&D)
record? All firearms received and disposed of by the licensee
20. How soon must firearms acquisitions be recorded? Not later than the
close of the next business day
21. What information must be on the A&D record for acquisitions? Date
received, name and address of person from whom received, manufacturer,
importer, model, serial number, type, and caliber
22. Can FFLs sell firearms at gun shows? Yes, following all normal
requirements including background checks
23. What is required when transferring a firearm to another FFL? Record
the transfer in the A&D book and retain a copy of the receiving FFL's license
24. Can a CDR transfer firearms from their personal collection through the
FFL? No, personal firearms cannot be transferred through the business
25. What records must be made available to ATF for inspection? All
required records including Form 4473, A&D records, and bound books
26. How much notice must ATF provide for a compliance inspection?
Reasonable notice during business hours; no advance notice required
27. Can someone who has been adjudicated as a mental defective purchase
a firearm? No
28. What is the Gun Control Act of 1968? Federal law that regulates the
firearms industry and establishes prohibited persons categories
29. Can someone under indictment for a crime punishable by more than
one year purchase a firearm? No
30. What must a CDR do if they discover an error on a completed Form
4473? Follow ATF guidance for corrections; some errors require a new form
, 31. Can firearms be shipped directly to consumers? No, they must be
shipped to an FFL (with exceptions for returns to manufacturers)
32. What is required for interstate transfers of handguns? Transfer must
occur through an FFL in the purchaser's state of residence
33. Can long guns be transferred interstate? Yes, if legal in both states and
the transferee appears in person
34. What is a Frame or Receiver? The part of a firearm that is regulated as the
firearm itself
35. Are private party background checks required under federal law? No,
but state laws may require them
36. Can someone who has renounced U.S. citizenship purchase a firearm?
No
37. What happens if NICS is down? The FFL may proceed after 3 business
days have elapsed
38. Can active duty military personnel purchase firearms outside their
state of residence? Yes, with proper documentation
39. What is required for transferring NFA items? ATF Form 4 and tax
payment, with ATF approval required
40. Can FFLs transfer firearms to prohibited persons knowingly? No, this
is a serious federal crime
41. What must be verified before transferring a firearm? Purchaser identity
and that they are not prohibited
42. Can a person subject to a restraining order purchase firearms? Depends
on the specific order; some restraining orders prohibit possession
43. What is the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act? Federal law
requiring background checks for firearm purchases
44. Can FFLs maintain electronic A&D records? Yes, with ATF approval
and proper backup systems
45. What constitutes engaging in the business of dealing firearms?
Repetitively buying and selling firearms with the principal objective of
livelihood and profit
46. Is a background check required for ammunition sales under federal
law? No federal requirement (state laws may vary)
