Because MD wanted to be the POC for handgun purchases when the NICS was established. 13 other states do the same thing.
State does handguns
FFL does long guns
State does handguns
FFL does long guns
This also brings up another issue that I never understood. Why does the dealer do the 4473 when they don't do the NICS check for a handgun?
This also brings up another issue that I never understood. Why does the dealer do the 4473 when they don't do the NICS check for a handgun?
Per federal law they must keep a 4473 for a term of at least 20 years, or if they go out of business they must be turned in the the ATF.
And since they have it logged in their bound book they need a paper trail to go with the firearm. Just my thoughts.
Because MD wanted to be the POC for handgun purchases when the NICS was established. 13 other states do the same thing.
State does handguns
FFL does long guns
Two different things. 4473 existed long before an instant check was dreamed of.
A 4473 is required by law for an FFL to dispose of a firearm. Some states have a "memorandum of understanding" between the state, FBI and NICS where a valid concealed carry permit suffices in place of a 4473.
MD has a MOU for MSP to be the Point of Contact through NICS for handgun transfers. The dealer initiates the background check by having the buyer fill out the 4473 AND submitting a 77R to the MSP LD. MSP LD does their checks, calls NICS and recieves a NICS Transaction Number (NTN). The NTN is recorded on the 77R and forwarded to the FFL who records it on the 4473. They also record for long gun sales but its done the same day and if you watch the dealer you can see them record it on the 77R along with the firearm information.
I know that's how it's done, but my question is why is the dealer in the 4473 business, when they do not do the NICS for the handgun. I have no issues with the dealer holding the 4473 for a long gun purchase because they do the NICS on that long gun, but not a handgun purchase. The dealer is acting on behalf of the MSP when they (the MSP) complete the NICS check and give the dealer permission to transfer the handgun to the buyer.
Because a dealer is required by law to have a 4473 for each firearm they dispose of. Even if it comes from their personal collection. So they initiate the 4473 and MSP completes it.
But the MSP is the one running the NICS check not the dealer on a handgun purchase.
But I definately agree with you that you shouldn't have to go twice.
Yes, federal form when initiating the transfer. Remember your answering questions and signing it to attest your ability to own a firearm. Second signature is when you actually take possession.
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That's my point. Why isn't the state the official holder of the 4473? They did the NICS. Since the dealer does the NICS on a long gun, I do understand that they must do the 4473.
The MSP does the NICS, so why aren't they holding the 4473?
Why do you wait to get the HQL and the very next day have to wait for a background check to pick up the pistol you just bought?
Why do you have to wait for a background check every 30 days when you buy a pistol, after you have bought one every 30 days for 15 years?
Why does anyone think this is all about making "MY" life easier?
Why do you wait to get the HQL and the very next day have to wait for a background check to pick up the pistol you just bought?
Why do you have to wait for a background check every 30 days when you buy a pistol, after you have bought one every 30 days for 15 years?
Why does anyone think this is all about making "MY" life easier?
From kalister1:Why do you wait to get the HQL and the very next day have to wait for a background check to pick up the pistol you just bought?
Why do you have to wait for a background check every 30 days when you buy a pistol, after you have bought one every 30 days for 15 years?
Why does anyone think this is all about making "MY" life easier?
Exactly. Because it's not about making life easier. The entire system is contrived to make it more difficult to purchase handguns, so less people will purchase handguns.