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I know (as in fact) that the BATF routinely visits the large FFLs in my area and scans all 4473s since the last visit. The object is quite focused: nonPC weapons aka assault rifles, and some types of handguns. Its primarily the assualt rifles they're most interested in though. The integrity of this 'database' is debatable (its legality isnt). I also know that their class III database is lacking. In fact at times they rely on the class III dealer's records to update theirs. You read that correctly: their database is missing well documented transactions of DDs (their term not mine)....the datum for those transactions are collected and provided by the buyer and seller and subject to review by the BATF! So, its clear that this 4473 database is likely suffering from the same sorts of 'out of dateness'. This can be good or bad depending: good if they miss the transaction and you're the current owner. Its bad if they decide to 'visit' and youre not the current owner but your's is the last address they have. I'm thinking they've only fooled themselves. Most gunowners know the score and have an 'emergency' weapon with no paper trail. The bottom line is eventually they'll ask everyone to pony up their guns voluntarily or else. Its the else part where things start to go bad.

That said, I wouldn't hesitate buying a weapon from an FFL b/c I had to fill out a 4473 or b/c I was subject to a NICS check. Like a previous post said its like sticking a finger in their eye. They're not going to intimidate me into not owning guns. Let them record all they want but in the end they best not touch.

Most gunowners know the score and have an 'emergency' weapon with no paper trail.

Let's hope so.

The bottom line is eventually they'll ask everyone to pony up their guns voluntarily or else. Its the else part where things start to go bad.

The Red Coats found out about the unintended consequences of trying to seize guns from the populace. Let's hope that those inclined to try to do the same in the future think better of it. I think that "or else" will be really nasty for both sides, including the loss of homes, families, etc.