BGC after moving.

[th3w01f]

We somewhat recently moved and went through the online process of updating our address with the DMV but they just tell you to write your new address on the back of your license.

What else do I need to bring with me to complete the BGC? It's actually my wife and she's not on the mortgage or titles to the vehicles so those are out.

Thanks in advance.

[Brian]

Or update your drivers license. Writing it on the back doesn't work for BGC.

This varies depending on the FFL you're using. Many will accept a label or written-in corrected address, as it is the approved method according to the Colorado DMV. Keep in mind you do have to actually change/register your correct address with the state, regardless. Just writing it on the back without changing it doesn't count, and may flag your BGC if the address the state has is different than the address you say you live at because you never updated it online. Other FFLs, though, may want more proof, like the items mentioned above. If you haven't verified with your FFL in advance, I'd bring one of those items above just in case.

https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dmv/change-your-address

[Dave_L]

I was slacking on updating my address with the DMV. I just carried a copy of my car registration with me and that worked for all BGC's.

[bside303]

fishing license?

[ray1970]

Just lie and fill out the 4473 with whatever address it shows on your current drivers license.

[Monky]

I was slacking on updating my address with the DMV. I just carried a copy of my car registration with me and that worked for all BGC's.

+1 easiest...

Gov issued doc with your current. I learned after driving to rifle to pick up my barrett about them not taking the label... since then when I move I get a new license.

[Fromk]

That happened to me a while back. A lower was ready for me just days after I moved into my house.

The fastest solution for me was driving to the dmv and getting my car registration updated then going back to finish the transfer.

[Brian]

Just to clarify, it's not really an FFL's individual preference.

Don't want to get into an FFL dual or anything (haha) but I just called CBI after reading your note, as I accept written in driver's license addresses and wanted to be sure I was ok. They told me that there are no rules with ATF or CBI that prevent you from using a driver's license with a written in corrected address. You should of course feel confident that it has actually been corrected with the state as I mentioned. I'd be glad to pass on the contact info for the person who provided that info, but didn't want to post their name in an open forum.

She also mentioned that of course they'd be glad to verify any info on the DL if you want to call it in and have them check to ensure it's been updated in the system as well. Bottom line, a written-in correction is good to go as far as CBI/ATF is concerned (in Colorado). But she reminded me that every FFL can and should set their own rules as needed.

Hope this doesn't set off your bub-rub alarm and you put me on your asshole list. I'd hate to end up with a big picture of a horse's ass as my avatar picture all summer! LOL.

[beast556]

Only had an issue at one shop last time I moved. They looked at my ccw card and they were happy. With that said my current address was written on the back of the drivers license.

[The Norseman]

I don't move....


Sent from my Id.

[SA Friday]

Nah no asshole list.

Not like inspections are common, but if they flag one because the address isn't updated and you claim "it was written on the back" I'd hazard they call it a violation. So, I guess that would entail calling them to verify the DL details to ensure it is updated. (still a pain, since that is voicemail and callback)
Not a big issue with the ATF either. I've had this conversation with current and retired agents and also again at an NSSF training seminar. 20 years ago it was an issue. With computer records as they are, it's not as big an issue with ATF. Side note, CBI told me they wouldn't bump a BGC for address.

It's supposed to match, but it's just not a big issue with modern computerized records. Basically, they already know who and where you are. Be paranoid. Especially you Foxtrot.

[th3w01f]

Thanks for the help guys. The main issue was the my wife isn't on the vehicle registrations or the mortgage and no new fishing / hunting licenses since we moved. Luckily she's on the title so the tax doc from the county did the trick.

I would have done the BGC but we were using points and the Cabela's club card is in her name so I wasn't sure how it would go over if I did the BGC and she paid. ;-)

[Great-Kazoo]

Thanks for the help guys. The main issue was the my wife isn't on the vehicle registrations or the mortgage and no new fishing / hunting licenses since we moved. Luckily she's on the title so the tax doc from the county did the trick.

I would have done the BGC but we were using points and the Cabela's club card is in her name so I wasn't sure how it would go over if I did the BGC and she paid. ;-)


ANYONE CAN PAY for any gun purchase. I've used the spouse' credit card for store & ATF e-file. No one cares, as long as they get paid.

[jason303]

Just lie and fill out the 4473 with whatever address it shows on your current drivers license.

This has worked for me.

Question I have:
Is a U.S. passport with the current address a valid ID for a check?

[sportbikeco]

Big box stores (cabelas, walmart etc) will straight up turn you away if you tell them you live at a different address then what is printed on your DL.

[SA Friday]

Thanks for the help guys. The main issue was the my wife isn't on the vehicle registrations or the mortgage and no new fishing / hunting licenses since we moved. Luckily she's on the title so the tax doc from the county did the trick.

I would have done the BGC but we were using points and the Cabela's club card is in her name so I wasn't sure how it would go over if I did the BGC and she paid. ;-)
CO DMV has a page on their site to change your address in the DMV system. Just go here http://coloradoservice.org/drivers-license/driver-license-change-address-colorado/?gclid=CIqO1-mpyMwCFQcKaQodIs0Ggg and change the address and write it on back. Boom, done.

[fitz19d]

Slightly related, while grabbing the Canik was interesting watch a guy from out of state get told no, no buying a gun there unless it's to be shipped to an FFL back in his state. Appeared to be trying to buy a Five-Seven in person from someone local.

[Brian]

Slightly related, while grabbing the Canik was interesting watch a guy from out of state get told no, no buying a gun there unless it's to be shipped to an FFL back in his state. Appeared to be trying to buy a Five-Seven in person from someone local.

Yep. State laws differ, but generally only long guns can be sold to someone who lives out of state. No handguns. You would have to ship a handgun to an FFL, who can receive and transfer it in that customer's state.