[Wonder Warthog]

"I thought two or more firearms bought in 5 days already had to be reported to the BATFE, IIRC."

That was certainly the case some years ago. I bought a handgun and rifle at once, and the dealer informed me that because more than one gun was purchased, he had to report it to the BATFE.

[marktwain]

“That was certainly the case some years ago. I bought a handgun and rifle at once, and the dealer informed me that because more than one gun was purchased, he had to report it to the BATFE.’

The dealer may have thought it was the law. That does not mean that it was the law.