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Al Norris · October 17, 2013, 02:15 PM

The seller (Transferor) must ascertain that you are who you said you are (Section A, questions 1 thru 9 on form 4473). He does this by inspection a State or Federal ID and entering this information on Section B, questions 20a (Identification), 20b (Alternate ID) or 20c (Alien and Nonimmigrant ID).

Does the Seller (FFL holder) have to copy your ID? It is at their discretion (the shops/owners/dealers procedures and practices). More FFL holders are going this route as protection for (BATF&E) liability reasons - at least that is what is happening here in ID.

Remember, the seller does not have to sell you a firearm, if you decide not to comply with their practices.

October 17, 2013, 02:15 PM	#4
Al Norris Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 29, 2000 Location: Rupert, Idaho Posts: 9,660	The seller (Transferor) must ascertain that you are who you said you are (Section A, questions 1 thru 9 on form 4473). He does this by inspection a State or Federal ID and entering this information on Section B, questions 20a (Identification), 20b (Alternate ID) or 20c (Alien and Nonimmigrant ID). Does the Seller (FFL holder) have to copy your ID? It is at their discretion (the shops/owners/dealers procedures and practices). More FFL holders are going this route as protection for (BATF&E) liability reasons - at least that is what is happening here in ID. Remember, the seller does not have to sell you a firearm, if you decide not to comply with their practices.