5 Benefits of Using Technology/Software for Your ATF Compliance

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5 Benefits of Using Technology/Software for Your ATF Compliance As a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL), you have a lot of responsibilities and obligations to ensure your business operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Managing your firearm compliance can be a daunting and time-consuming task, especially if you rely on manual processes and paper records. Fortunately, there are technology and software solutions that can help you streamline and simplify your ATF compliance, saving you time, money, and hassle. Here are five benefits of using technology/software for your ATF compliance: 1. Automate Record-Keeping and Reporting One of the most important aspects of ATF compliance is maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all your firearm transactions, acquisitions, dispositions, and inventory. You also need to submit various reports to the ATF, such as multiple sales reports, theft/loss reports, and trace requests. Technology/software can automate these processes, reducing the risk of human errors, omissions, and inconsistencies. You can easily enter, retrieve, and update data using electronic forms and databases, and generate and submit reports with a few clicks. This can save you hours of tedious and repetitive work and ensure that your records and reports are always compliant. 2. Streamline Background Checks Another crucial aspect of ATF compliance is conducting background checks on firearm buyers using the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). This ensures that only eligible individuals can purchase firearms from you and prevents illegal sales and transfers. Technology/software can streamline this process, allowing you to integrate with NICS and perform background checks quickly and easily. You can also store and access the results of background checks and flag any potential issues or discrepancies. This can speed up your transactions, improve your customer service, and reduce your liability. 3. Manage Inventory and Serial Numbers As an FFL, you need to keep track of your firearm inventory and serial numbers and report any changes or discrepancies to the ATF. This can be a challenging and complex task, especially if you have a large or diverse inventory, or multiple locations. Technology/software can help you manage your inventory and serial numbers, by providing you with tools to scan, label, and track your firearms. You can also monitor your inventory levels, perform physical counts, and reconcile any differences. This can help you optimize your inventory management, prevent theft or loss, and comply with inventory requirements. 4. Simplify Audits and Inspections As an FFL, you are subject to periodic audits and inspections by the ATF, to verify your compliance with the laws and regulations. These audits and inspections can be stressful and disruptive, especially if you are not prepared or organized. Technology/software can simplify audits and inspections, by facilitating the retrieval of necessary records and documentation. You can also use technology/software to conduct self-audits and identify and correct any violations or discrepancies before the ATF does. This can help you avoid fines, penalties, or revocation of your license. 5. Enhance Security and Data Protection As an FFL, you handle sensitive and confidential information, such as customer and vendor data, firearm serial numbers, and background check results. You need to protect this information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, and comply with the data protection laws and regulations. Technology/software can enhance your security and data protection, by providing you with features such as encryption, password protection, user access control, and backup and recovery. You can also use technology/software to monitor and audit your data activities and detect and prevent any breaches or incidents. This can help you safeguard your data, reputation, and business.   Using technology/software for your ATF compliance can offer you many benefits, such as automation, streamlining, simplification, security, and data protection. Technology/software can help you save time, money, and hassle, and improve your efficiency, accuracy, and customer service. E4473 Technology/software can also help you avoid or minimize the risks and consequences of non-compliance, such as fines, penalties, or revocation of your license.
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E4473 Now Offers First-Of-Its-Kind Cloud Storage

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Gone are the days of keeping endless boxes of 4473 paperwork in your backrooms and storage units. We are proud to announce our newest solution for the management of firearms transactions: E4473 Cloud Storage. Keep all of your paperwork in a secure, electronic format, including Form 4473. Learn more about how our ATF-compliant cloud storage solution works and how to sign up for it today. What is E4473 Cloud Storage? E4473 Cloud Storage allows you to securely store all of your customers’ 4473 forms online. You can also upload and store any other additional documentation that may be necessary for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), such as a copy of a customer’s concealed carry permit. Why choose E4473 Cloud Storage? Our paperless storage allows FFLs to securely store all 4473 forms and other ATF-required forms in an electronic format in a centralized online location. This online environment is secure, encrypted, and ATF-compliant, as well as updated in real-time. Our first-to-market solution means that firearm retailers will now have a complete, 360° digital solution for firearm transactions, providing a path for profitable growth and scale. There are countless reasons to be excited about E4473 Cloud Storage, but here are a few of our favorites: Paperless storage eliminates thousands of storage boxes and paper documents. This allows for easy and fast retrieval of 4473 forms and other required documents for traces and audits. It also includes 20-year storage of all required forms, in accordance with ATF regulations. The ATF Audit Portal allows agents to seamlessly perform E4473 audits with a restricted-access audit portal built directly into the E4473 Cloud Storage solution. Our Variance Application Assistance equips customers with everything they need to complete the ATF variance application, including an application template with completed answers to ATF questions. Our training resources make it easy for customers and ATF agents to start using E4473 Cloud Storage. These include step-by-step audit guides and videos. It’s important to note that E4473 is not a national registry nor a data marketing service. We don’t sell customer or consumer data to the ATF nor any other third-party services. E4473 has several systems and processes in place to shield your data and keep your information secure 24/7/365. Can the ATF use E4473 Cloud Storage? When and if the ATF does need a document from you, it will no longer disrupt your daily business operations. E4473 Cloud Storage makes it much easier for FFLs to comply with and respond to ATF trace and audit requests in a few different ways: All 4473 forms are legible and organized for easy reading and retrieval by employees and ATF agents. All 4473 forms and other ATF-required documentation are stored in a centralized online location, rather than physical boxes in a storage room. There is a built-in ATF Audit Portal that allows agents to easily perform in-store audits. The ATF portal gives ATF agents access to everything they need to perform the audit without giving access to parts of your Bravo System they don’t need. How can I sign up for paperless storage? It couldn’t be more simple! Let us know you’re interested, and a dedicated representative will reach out to assist you. Your rep can show you a live demo of E4473 Cloud Storage and how it works, as well as help to kick off your variance approval process upon signing up. The sooner you sign up for paperless storage access, the sooner you can start! Ready to go paperless and improve the way you do business? Sign up for E4473 Cloud Storage today.
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Why Bravo POS Customers Need E4473

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There’s no better way to manage your inventory than with Bravo Store Systems point of sale (POS), but it’s time to take your store to the next level. E4473 is the only 360-degree digital solution that integrates with the Bravo Platform POS for Form 4473—allowing you to quickly and securely process firearm transactions. With seamless integration into your POS, E4473 allows you to safely and easily sell firearms to your customers while saving yourself time and stress. Learn more about why Bravo POS customers need E4473. Why you need E4473 E4473 is an end-to-end digital verification process that cuts out the need for paper versions of Form 4473—no more printing, wet signing, faxing, scanning, mailing, or filing. Integrating E4473 into your Bravo POS is a smart move for both you and your customers, as it ensures your customers’ information is always secure and ATF-compliant. Better for your customers When you use E4473 for your firearm verification process, your customers will love how easy it is for them to fill out the necessary forms in minutes right from their own smartphone. That’s right—no wait times. There are also commonly asked questions, definitions, and exceptions listed within the form to help your customers fill out each field correctly. Your customers can rest assured that their data is always protected with E4473, too, thanks to a secure sign-in process and round-the-clock data monitoring. They’ll love how quickly they can get through firearm verification at your store and move through the purchase process to go home as soon as possible with their latest acquisition. Better for your business No matter the size of your business, E4473 will eliminate the need for manual data entry and help cut down on any potential employee errors. We stay on top of all of the latest releases, regulations, and requirements from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and are constantly updating our system accordingly. Your employees will also be able to easily complete background checks with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), which can be completed via form or phone call. E4473 has easy data transfer capabilities from the digital Form 4773 to the NICS form to help streamline the process for your store. Optimized for every major operating system, E4473 can be run both on your customers’ phones and your in-store retail kiosks to give them options. With multi-user capability, there’s never any issue with multiple customers or employees using the system simultaneously, removing any worries about errors or timeouts. You can remotely access the E4473 system from anywhere as long as you have an internet connection. To simplify things even further, the E4473 system can also be integrated into your POS with ease, allowing you to have full control all in one place. Make your life easier and your customers happier with E4473. Sign up for a free demo today!
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9 Ways E4473 Brings Your Business Into the 21st Century

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E4473 is not just another piece of technology. It’s not just for large firearm retailers or e-commerce firearm stores, either. Bringing your business up to speed has never been easier than with our E4473 system, which fully digitizes the process of firearm verification requests and background checks. It’s time to get with the times, so here are nine ways switching to E4473 will bring your business into the 21st century. Upgrades galore: How E4473 will elevate your store 1. Digital signature and submission With digital paperwork, this means no more printing, wet signing, faxing, scanning, mailing, or filing. Digital signatures can be recorded and submitted from any mobile device. 2. Digital storage You no longer have to deal with physical copies of customers’ paperwork nor having to worry about keeping those copies safe. You’ll also save thousands of dollars a year on paper and always be able to access your forms remotely. 3. Developed for businesses of all sizes E4473 works for pawn shops, small gun shops, e-commerce firearm stores, large firearm retailers, and everywhere in between. Our different pricing packages accommodate every type of business and are based on your unique needs. 4. Bulletproof security With round-the-clock security, your data is being kept safe 24/7/365. We also perform ongoing data back-ups to ensure none of your information is ever lost and offer the utmost in customer privacy and verification, including a secure sign-in process and two-factor authentication. 5. Happier customers Being able to fill out the necessary forms in minutes and from their own mobile device means wait times are a thing of the past. This also means customers can get through the entire verification process and go home with their new firearm much more quickly. 6. Easy-entry NICS system Gone are the days of manually filling out forms for the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). Our Easy-Entry NICS system ensures error-free forms, accurate background checks, and automatic compliance updates. 7. Integration with Bravo Platform POS Seamless integration with the Bravo Platform POS means you won’t have to change a thing about the way you operate. This allows you to streamline your in-store and even further improve your customer experience. 8. Faster ATF audits E4473 stays up-to-date on all of the latest releases, regulations, and requirements by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), which means your forms, system, and storage are always 100% compliant with ATF regulations. When it comes time for an audit, digital paperwork is also much quicker and easier to go through, as there is less room for error and issues with legibility. 9. Empowered employees The E4473 system comes with exclusive access to 24/7 online training videos, as well as FAQ and support. Inside the platform, each section of the application also has questions with definitions and exceptions to make everything easy to understand and refer back to. Want to see E4473 in action? Schedule a free demo for your store today!
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Understanding Critical Threats to Gun Shops and How to Protect Your Store

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Operating a firearm shop is no easy task and shouldn’t be taken lightly. For those in the firearm industry, it’s important to be aware of, and prepared for, the most critical threats to gun stores and pawn shops that sell firearms. There are several different safety steps you can implement to keep you and your store safe, both from government regulations and paperwork issues, as well as immediate threats, such as break-ins. Learn how E4473 plays a role in protecting your business from these potential issues. Keep your shop safe with E4473 One of the biggest threats to firearms sellers is customers manually completing the necessary paperwork. When you use paper versions of Form 4473—done by hand and stored in a file cabinet—the risk is too high for that paperwork to get lost, damaged in a potential fire, and/or simply take up too much physical space. Moreover, with a high possibility of human error, paper forms leave your gun store vulnerable to potential fines by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for a store’s inability to adhere to standard ATF regulations. With the E4473 app, it’s out with the old, paper-based forms and in with our all-inclusive digital application that simplifies—and protects—the lives of both firearm retailers and customers alike. Eliminating any room for error, E4473 is 100% compliant with ATF regulations, offers easy-entry NICS submissions, and provides bulletproof data security. Perfect for pawn shops, small gun shops, e-commerce firearm stores, and large retailers alike, you’re protected at every step. If the ATF should ever audit your business, E4473’s customer support team will stand by you before, during, and after the audit. Other potential threats to firearm retailers In early May 2021, President Joe Biden called for federal gun safety regulation measures. Two bills to strengthen background checks for those purchasing firearms have recently passed in the House of Representatives. Despite these new developments, The Washington Post predicts Congress will not pass new national legislation, but only time will tell if the current president’s efforts will further complicate things for firearm retailers and owners. How else to keep your store safe A more immediate threat to gun and pawn shops are physical break-ins. Burglaries remain a serious cause for concern for firearm retailers. To best protect your store, 24/7 surveillance, security arms, and other such related devices are imperative to keeping your wares safe and sound and saving you the time, hassle, and money lost. According to The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), criminals specifically look for stores with a “lack of adequate perimeter and site security measures,” like fences and exterior lighting. They also target buildings with little to no security considerations, such as “smash-resistant doors, gates, glass, security grills and gates, exposed perimeter walls, and easy roof access.” Both inside and outside of your building, you must also consider the following: Types of locks Alarm systems Lack of and/or outdated security cameras and/or systems Inferior firearms storage inside your store, including lack of highly secure cases, safes, cable locks, and storage rooms While physical protection, like alarms and cameras, are of the utmost importance, you must also determine where your weak points are, or as the NSSF refers to it, “a site-specific threat analysis and vulnerability assessment,” in addition to what you and you and your team will do on the off chance that a break-in occurs. Both you and your team members will be grateful after having developed a “crisis response action plan,” should you find yourself in this situation. If you haven’t signed up for an E4473 demo yet, contact us today! Let us show you how to protect your store and make your customers happy with E4473.
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What it means to have secure digital storage in 2021

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What is Secure Digital Storage? For anyone who is in business today, data is one of the most important assets. It’s also one that criminals are only too happy to steal. Or try to. Because of that, protecting your data needs to be a high priority. Putting a lock on your storeroom office isn’t enough. Having passwords on employee computers isn’t enough. Having a firewall on your network isn’t enough. And hoping that nobody will be interested in your data is definitely not enough.  So what does secure digital storage look like in 2021? Let’s look at four factors. Security Protocols For Secure Digital Storage For firearms dealers, the customer data collected on Form 4473 needs to be captured and then stored securely. Gun and pawnshop owners need to understand the sensitivity of the information they work with and take responsibility for their role in keeping it safe. If they’re using security protocols that aren’t compliant and stringent, including both document and storage encryption, they are putting their customer data at risk. Stringent security protocols include: Keeping firewalls up-to-date Organizing users by security level Proper key management Continuous monitoring and auditing Thorough staff training that doesn’t create unnecessary roadblocks to doing their work Secure E4473 Online Account Creating a secure E4473 online account is the easiest way to keep your data safe. Our 3-step account setup includes an admin email account verification and remote login security. Our system allows you to have complete control who can access your data at an employee level and protects your data from being accessed locally on office computers and in age-old filing cabinets. Not to mention our system allows for remote secure login from any computer that has internet access so that your account can be monitored even when you’re not in the office.   Strict Password Protocols Few people remember this now, but in 2013 Adobe had a data breach caused by weak password protocols. It was big and embarrassing. Weak passwords are an easy way into your records and therefore are a very important part of overall data security. “According to the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, compromised passwords are responsible for 81% of hacking-related breaches.” Among other things, secure passwords are long, but not necessarily complex, and should be protected by hashing before they’re stored. Make sure any system you use has strict password protocols.   Protection From Cyber Attacks Effective protection from cyber-attacks requires continuous monitoring of hacker’s actions and constant upgrades to your security protocols based on this knowledge. Sophisticated protection includes identifying the user’s network, device, and actions. Even the rate at which they are typing can be an important indicator of potential fraud.  E4473 is the first solution on the market to offer ATF-compliant Digital Storage. Our goal is to increase the safety and security around firearm transactions while helping to alleviate errors and time wasted. When you use E4473, you can have confidence that you are using the most up-to-date protocols for secure digital transactions and storage.
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Personal Identity Protection in the Firearms Industry

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Do legal gun purchasers have a right to anonymity? In light of the second amendment, that would seem to be a rhetorical question, but some gun control lobbyists have been arguing for years that making records of gun owners public will reduce crime. Personal identity protection and the storage of private data are critical issues for firearms dealers and their customers. Currently, gun ownership privacy is still protected by the federal government and Congress has enacted privacy-protective legislation in order to preserve second amendment rights. The 1986 Firearm Owners Protection Act did several important things related to private personal data: It repealed certain recordkeeping requirements for the sale of ammunition. It prohibited the ATF from centralizing or computerizing firearms purchase records. It reduced criminal penalties for recordkeeping offenses from felonies to misdemeanors. It forbade the ATF from keeping a registry directly linking non-national firearms act firearms to their owners. Form 4473 and Privacy Most of the private information that a firearms dealer collects is on ATF Form 4473. Currently, the information gathered on this form is protected and its transfer is highly restricted. In addition to completing the 4473, FFLs must also record the sale in their transaction log. A dealer must keep this log the entire time he is in business and is required to surrender the log to the ATF when he retires.  Form 4473 contains the customer’s name and address, the background check transaction number, the gun’s serial number, and answers to questions about his or her eligibility to purchase a gun. The dealer must keep the Form 4473 for twenty years and is subject to inspection by the ATF. Many believe this record-keeping system creates an informal national firearm registration and that makes 2A supporters cautious.  While it is not centralized, it is important to note that the information of a gun purchaser is held by the retail dealer. Since licensed sellers, manufacturers and importers are responsible for recordkeeping, private data is only as secure as the storage and maintenance systems in which it’s held, which is something to think seriously about if there are concerns about personal identity protection for firearms transactions.  Personal Identity Protection Now and In the Future Beyond the Federal level, states vary considerably in how they prioritize privacy and regulations. Recently, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia introduced the “Gun Owners Privacy Act” (GOPA) which would prevent the government from unlawfully compiling and storing data from background checks on gun owners and further strengthen Federal regulations. Because firearms are a divisive topic in the United States it’s difficult to predict what regulations, or lack thereof, will come into play in the future. What gun owners and FFLs can do now, is ensure that their privacy and that of their customers is protected. The best way to do this is with secure electronic transactions and storage that guarantee 100% compliance such as E4473. E4473 eliminates the liability and hassle of paper records. It offers unmatched data security & consumer personal identity protection and operates with a five-star security protocol, including document encryption, storage encryption, and two-factor authentication.  E4473 provides bulletproof security and privacy, reducing liability for FFLs, and providing a better experience for customers.
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Data Security in the Gun Industry

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In August 2020, datasets containing over 240,000 records of the Utah Gun Exchange website were posted openly on a popular hacking forum. While the stolen databases didn’t contain any financial records, they did contain email addresses and hashed passwords. Many people hope and even believe that a data security breach won’t happen to them. The reality is that a data breach can happen to almost anyone and when it occurs, the ramifications are widespread. That’s why it is essential for firearms dealers to use security-centric software that focuses on complying with ATF security regulations. Firearms sales grew at an unprecedented pace in 2020. In addition to brick and more sales, more and more firearms dealers bring their products online. Whether on or offline, firearm sales must be compliant with state and federal laws, including data storage and security.  At E4473, we believe that data security is the most important issue facing firearms dealers in 2021 and following; in part because the ATF requires it but also because, even in the absence of regulations, your reputation demands it. Since the ATF digital requirements are the minimum standard with which you must comply, let’s take a closer look. Firearms Acquisition and Disposition Record Storage ATF Requirements:  Transactions must be completed entirely in a digital environment, in accordance with ATF Ruling 2016-2 and Form 4473s must be saved in an unalterable format. Electronic firearms acquisition and disposition records may be stored on a computer server or device owned and operated by the licensee provided that the server is located within the United States or its territories. E4473 Features Meet & Exceed: E4473 operates with a five-star security protocol, including document encryption, storage encryption, and two-factor authentication.  E4473 offers the ultimate solution, capturing customer data, and storing the information securely on our remote servers. Data Security ATF Requirements: A filter or wall must be created to make sure that Form 4473s for completed transactions are stored separately from Form 4473s where the transaction was not completed. Each licensee must maintain its stored e-Form 4473 on a separate/partitioned database that cannot be intermingled with another licensee’s. E4473 Features Meet & Exceed: Our 24/7 monitoring service is included with each of our digital storage packages to protect against attacks. All data, for every E4473 user account is stored within a secured, separate database so that data from separate accounts can’t be intermingled.  Data Backup ATF Requirements: The system must back up its stored Form 4473s upon the completion of a transaction. When a transaction is stopped before completion, the system must save the partially complete Form 4473. The storage system must back-up the stored e-Form 4473 on at least a daily basis to protect the data from accidental deletion or system failure. E4473 Features Meet & Exceed: Our databases are backed up on a daily basis. During the completion process, the E4473 intake system prompts users to click “Save & Close”. If a user cancels, they’ll get the following warning, “You’re about to cancel, are you sure?” E4473 uses many layers of high level security to validate and verify that your data is protected. Using E4473 to complete Form 4473  ensures that you are both fully compliant with ATF regulations and secure from criminals who want to steal your data.  E4473 is the first solution to offer FFLs unmatched data security now and into the future. When you use E4473, data security is one thing you can check off your list with confidence.
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Why It’s Safer to Complete Form 4473 Online

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We can learn a lot about the secure filing of digital forms from HIPAA. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act requires the protection and confidential handling of protected health information (source). These regulations have spawned an immense, complex ecosystem of protocols for compliance. The consensus among experts in the field is that the electronic completion and storage of health records is the surest way to comply with the law. Because of this, firearms dealers are in good company when they decide to move their record processing online. While form 4473 is not as highly regulated as a health record, it is still considered a confidential document, with rules that must be followed for its lawful completion. “These forms are given the same status as a tax return under the Privacy Act of 1974 and cannot be disclosed by the government to private parties or other government officials except in accordance with the Privacy Act.” (source)  Paper records have several security risks that are eliminated or reduced by completing and storing the records digitally. Here are seven reasons why it’s safer to process form 4473 online using E4473.  The information on the form is encrypted and password protected. E4473 offers a five-tier data security protocol and 24/7 monitoring for vital attacks. Records are protected by strong login and password systems, using dual factor authentication. The platform allows for enforcing policy on secure passwords. Once completed, the form is encrypted, providing an additional layer of security.  The software is regularly updated to ensure ATF compliance. We closely monitor the latest releases, regulations, and requirements of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives so that you are always 100% compliant with ATF regulations.  The form is easy to use and protected against error. No technical skills are required to complete the form correctly. There is verification and validation of every form field on every application. Incorrect answers are flagged and help text is provided to ensure that you and your customer will not have to go back to fix mistakes later. Digital records cannot be tampered with or lost. Paper records can be lost or destroyed. They can also be altered in ways that might not be noticed. Digital records are secure from tampering, misplacement, or damage. An audit trail is created. You can easily determine who has accessed the form and when they have accessed it. That’s not possible with paper records. If your records are audited, there will be an audit trail if it’s ever needed.  Only authorized people can access the form. Digitally stored records can’t accidentally be left out in the open or misfiled. Only authorized people, such as ATF inspectors, can access them. The form is backed up in case of a disaster. Records can be lost due to natural disasters, ransom attacks, criminal trespass, or human error. If any of these things happen you’ll be able to recover your documents quickly and be back in business.  In addition to the many safety reasons in favor of completing form 4473 online, there are several practical ones. A paper 4473 can take more than half an hour to complete, while the electronic version — using E4473 — can be completed in minutes. Paper versions are required to be filed and kept by you for 20 years. Digital 4473’s are stored offsite, relieving you of the worry of their security and preservation. E4473 is built for mobile and can be completed on any device with an internet connection; including phone, tablet, kiosk, or computer.   Want to know more? Visit our FAQ page for answers to your questions or email one of our experts at hello@e4473.com.
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Completing Form 4473 Has Never Been Easier

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Lying on form 4473 is a felony. Thankfully, you’re not too likely to run into that situation. What’s much more common is having to identify and fix honest mistakes in the 75 fields that your customer needs to complete in order to make a purchase.  You can spend time trying to keep your customers focused on the form, preventing distractions from other customers who just want a quick question answered, and making sure they don’t use a middle initial in Section A; or you can use E4473. It’s just that clearcut. E4473 takes everything online and makes it easy. No more bound book. No more 20 years of paperwork on file. No more babysitting customers while they complete the form. The benefits of E4473 are overwhelming and the cost is negligible in comparison. Benefit #1: Stay Compliant With E4473 you have the security of being 100% compliant with ATF regulations. We play ball by the book. E4473 keeps a close eye on the ATF’s latest releases, regulations, and requirements. Our legal team stays ahead of the curve so you can sell firearms without anxiety. The platform meets all 12 of the minimum standards for an ATF variance, including completing the form entirely in a digital environment, saving it in an unalterable format, and providing ATF with uninterrupted access to the system in “read only” capacity. Benefit #2: Enhance Security and Privacy Data privacy is a top priority with E4773. The platform offers a five-tier data security protocol and round-the-clock monitoring that’s like kevlar for your data. Dual factor authentication is the industry standard and a requirement for E4473. We are constantly on the alert for suspicious activity while keeping private information tightly locked up. This allows you to eliminate thousands of unsecured paper records and cease worrying about document storage. Benefit #3: Increase Sales to Qualified Customers Remember babysitting the customer filling out the form 4473, while other potential customers are waiting in line or trying to ask questions? With E4473 that can be a problem of the past. There are no wait times because the form is accessible on any device at any time. It’s intuitive, easy-to-use interface means even a first-timer can complete form 4773 accurately and without frustration. Multi-user capability means you, your team, and your customers can be using E4473 all the same time without errors or timeouts. Furthermore, E4473 lowers your costs by reducing the amount of time you spend completing form 4773, training your employees to execute the process correctly, and fixing errors. E4473 supports you with online video training, FAQs, and support services. It’s accuracy helps keep straw purchases out of your store so you can spend your time with your loyal, qualified customers.  Benefit #4: Eliminate Form 4473 Errors E4473 digital process removes the error caused by manual processes and helps eliminate inaccuracies. Each section of our application offers questions displayed with definitions and exceptions, and there are alerts for improper answers. Best of all, it’s 100% automatic and reliable so you can keep your focus where it needs to be — on your business. Benefit #5: Reduce Paperwork With E4473, you can complete all your gun sales and transfers digitally, freeing up hours of time you used to spend on paperwork. Each firearm transaction record is stored digitally with all its attachments, eliminating hard copies and wet signatures. Benefit #6: Experience Peace of Mind E4473 is hands-down the safest way to sell firearms. It gives you the security of submitting an error-free form, compliant with ATF regulations. It eliminates the hassle of creating, storing, and retrieving paper documents. And, if you’re ever audited, the ATF can have uninterrupted access to the system in “read only” capacity and the ability to retrieve information quickly. The E4473 platform was developed to meet the needs of all firearms dealers. Whether you’re a pawn shop, small gun shop, e-commerce firearm store, or large retailer we have a solution that will make your life easier and your business more profitable. We are passionate about the right to responsibly bear arms and would love to talk to you about how you can process the form 4473 with previously unknown ease, security, and accuracy.
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