Background checks and trading

[Brian]

Thanks to the OP for starting this thread!

So, here is one scenario that could possibly take place and wonder how it'd be handled since the BGC can be initiated ONLY when a transfer is taking place.
So, the FFL just finishes up getting the OK on the BGC and is about ready to have the buyer/transferee start filling out the 4473. Just before doing so, the buyer gets an emergency phone call from his spouse advising him that they are going to need some IMMEDIATE major home repair or immediate very high priced vehicle repairs and he should not spend that $1,000 on that firearm. So, here is an instance where a BCG was made and the transfer did not or will not materialize. The $10 fee would surely have to be paid to the FFL by the intended buyer but since the FFL did not make a transfer, only the BGC, wonder what he'd charge for just making the phone call over and above the required $10?? This could be one instance where a non-FFL could get a BGC on another non-licensed individual. Right?

I guess that depends on how your FFL values his/her time.

Especially those of us who are home-based probably would not enjoy having to schedule some time to have guys meet, sit around waiting for the background check, and then leave, and receive zero compensation for it. FTF transfers are a PITA for the FFL, and even the $10 Colorado says can be charged for the service is so low many refuse to get involved at all.

Wasn't sure what you meant with your last comment. Non-FFLs can't do BGCs...?

[BlasterBob]

Wasn't sure what you meant with your last comment. Non-FFLs can't do BGCs...?

I was just recalling that Non-FFL guys are not allowed to perform a BGC without going through a FFL dealer. - i.e. they can't do it themselves.

My example was merely listing one possibility of a seller/buyer getting a BGC without executing the 4473 and having to complete the transfer. This would be like my example shown in my post above where the buyer really had to back out at the last minute just before filling out the 4473 thus not completing the transfer.
This would be just one example of getting a BGC without a transfer since the process would be handled THROUGH a FFL. This would probably be very unlikely to ever happen but it would be pretty unfair to have the FFL do all this and then not make a transfer but looks he could certainly charge for his time etc.