[Las Vegas Ron]

Is the background data collected at the time of purchase available to the fed?

The way I understand it is when you purchase a firearm, the dealer simply calls the instant back round system to see if you're on a prohibited list, if you are, you are denied purchase.

There is no recording of who was checked or what is being purchased, it's just a yea or nay type thing.

That's the way I understand it, if I am wrong, I'm sure some one will correct me.

[thackney]

If you purchase a firearm in a store, you will have to fill out a BATFE form 4473. That is used for the store to call in a background check. The form is supposed to be kept at the store.

http://www.atf.gov/forms/download/atf-f-4473-1.pdf

[VRWCarea51]

The way I understand it is when you purchase a firearm, the dealer simply calls the instant back round system to see if you're on a prohibited list, if you are, you are denied purchase.

There is no recording of who was checked or what is being purchased, it's just a yea or nay type thing.

That's the way I understand it, if I am wrong, I'm sure some one will correct me.

105 posted on Thursday, January 24, 2013 4:17:34 PM by Las Vegas Ron (Medicine is the keystone in the arch of socialism)

This is all true however, the ATF can inspect those records at ANY time and there are reports that they have been making copies and taking them with them when they leave. Also the FFL seller has to retain those records for ever. So there is a trail and or record when you purchase a firearm thru a FFL dealer now.

[broken_arrow1]

Wrong. I just asked my FFL about that this morning. They list caliber, type weapon and serial #. pretty easy for ATF to copy all those background checks to start a Registry. FFL’s are obliged to retain them for 20 years and then send them to an archive somewhere. I hope my FFL takes them on a boat ride somewhere...

[stuartcr]

Thanks

[stuartcr]

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