How Long do FFLs Need to Keep Their Records?
by Ryan Cleckner | Jul 29, 2017 | ATF | 0 comments
FFL Record Retention Time.
Dealer's Acquisition and Disposition Record 20 Years*
Firearms Transaction Record, Form 4473 – Transfers 20 Years*
Firearms Transaction Record, Form 4473 – Background Check without Transfer 5 Years
Multiple Handgun Sales Report, Form 3310.4 5 Years
FFL Theft/Loss Report 5 Years
* Note: For all of the records above that need to be kept for 20 years, they can all be legally discarded/destroyed after 20 years has passed. However, the ATF prefers that you maintain these records for the life of your FFL. If you'd like to get rid of them after 20 years, you can turn them in to the ATF at the same location where you must send your records after you decide to stop being an FFL, the ATF's Out of Business Records Center.
by Ryan Cleckner | Jul 29, 2017 | ATF | 0 comments
FFL Record Retention Time.
Dealer's Acquisition and Disposition Record 20 Years*
Firearms Transaction Record, Form 4473 – Transfers 20 Years*
Firearms Transaction Record, Form 4473 – Background Check without Transfer 5 Years
Multiple Handgun Sales Report, Form 3310.4 5 Years
FFL Theft/Loss Report 5 Years
* Note: For all of the records above that need to be kept for 20 years, they can all be legally discarded/destroyed after 20 years has passed. However, the ATF prefers that you maintain these records for the life of your FFL. If you'd like to get rid of them after 20 years, you can turn them in to the ATF at the same location where you must send your records after you decide to stop being an FFL, the ATF's Out of Business Records Center.