Holding a firearm during BG Check.

[10mm-man]

Though I don't have a quote on any specific statute (either State nor Federal) that mandates that a firearm be present at the time of filling out the 4473; what I can say for sure is that PERSONALLY I will not start the process until I have had a chance to verify the make, model and serial number with my own eyes. Having to make changes on the 4473 and then initial them opens the door to the BATF Inspector to start asking questions (i.e. brings up a red flag).

^^ Yes, agreed. However, in the the OP, the concern was; how does a transfer take place to avoid loss to all involved. I said; no need for the FFL to even take possession until the BGC clears. so in this case; buyer/seller meet at FFL office. seller brings gun, FFL verifies Make, Model, SN, buyer fills out 4473 and FFL submits. Buyer/ Seller go home until it clears, (seller keeps gun with him), BGC clears, they come back, FFL logs it as R&D, collects the $$$. Everyone goes bye bye. No need for the FFL to log it until the transfer is ready to go.....