by admin | Mar 31, 2026
An ATF Industry Operations Inspector (IOI) will arrive — sometimes unannounced — and request your A&D book, 4473s, and physical inventory for cross-referencing. They will check that every firearm in your possession has an acquisition entry, every sold firearm has...
by admin | Mar 31, 2026
ATF requires FFLs to retain completed 4473s for 20 years. When an FFL goes out of business, all 4473s and A&D records must be submitted to the ATF National Tracing Center. Digital storage makes long-term retention easier and protects records against physical loss...
by admin | Mar 31, 2026
A multiple sale report (ATF Form 3310.4) is required when a single buyer purchases two or more handguns within five consecutive business days from the same FFL. The report must be submitted to ATF and the local chief of police or sheriff within one business day of the...
by admin | Mar 31, 2026
FFLs are required to report theft or loss of firearms to ATF within 48 hours of discovery using Form 3310.11. You must also notify local law enforcement. Your A&D book should reflect the disposition as stolen/lost. A digital record system makes it easier to...
by admin | Mar 31, 2026
The best ATF audit preparation is maintaining clean records every day — not scrambling before an inspection. Run regular self-audits that cross-check your physical inventory against your A&D book, verify that every disposition has a corresponding 4473, and ensure...
