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This is something of which we should all be concerned. Congress tells us and them there is NO national registry and them BATF quietly goes about creating one....at least so it would seem.If you are an FLL or know one, and if the BATF has been copying or scanning your 4473 records, I'd like to hear your story (if you are not an FLL or don't know any, the rest of this may not be of interest).
Several people have reported that BATF field agents have been scanning or otherwise recording the 4473 forms. The assumption is that they are creating a piecemeal gun registry without congressional authorization (actually, against congressional instructions).
I need to hear from FFLs or people who work at gun stores who have seen this happen with their own eyes. Your privacy is guaranteed, but what I want to learn is only:
- When this started.
- Are they copying all forms or just selected ones.
- If just selected ones, is there a pattern you can detect.
- How are they making copies and/or recording the form information.
- Have they asked any questions or made any statements which indicate the purpose?
Email me at guy@GunFacts.info (do not reply -- that goes into the bounce processor).
Yours in Liberty
Guy Smith