[PDF] MSP RI-060 Pistol Sales Record form

How do I transfer a firearm to an unlicensed person?

Generally, for a person to lawfully transfer a firearm to an unlicensed person who resides out of State, the firearm must be shipped to a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) within the recipient’s State of residence. He or she may then receive the firearm from the FFL upon completion of an ATF Form 4473 and a NICS background check.

What forms do I need to transfer a firearm?

After the transferor/seller has completed the firearms transaction, he/she must make the completed, original ATF Form 4473 (which includes the Notices, General Instructions, and Definitions), and any supporting documents, part of his/her permanent records. Such Forms 4473 must be retained until discontinuance of business or licensed activity.

Is there a recordkeeping requirement for transferring a firearm?

Under Federal law, there is no recordkeeping requirement pertaining to the transfer of a firearm between two unlicensed individuals. There may exist State or local laws that pertain to the transfer, including registration requirements. Contact the appropriate State agency for information regarding such requirements.

Can an employee transfer a firearm under the NFA?

No “transfer” under the NFA occurs when an FFL/SOT permits a bona fide employee to take custody of its registered NFA firearms for purposes within the employee’s scope of employment and for the business purposes of the FFL/SOT. Therefore, no approved ATF transfer form is required when employees take custody of firearms under these circumstances.