Quote Originally Posted by 10mm-man View Post
Glad you brought this up. Called the CBI and discussed putting in the info (BGC) without the client being here and signing the form. Figured it would save time if I could do this and keep the client from coming twice. He said I need to wait until the form was signed and info verified (ID or other) with the guy onsite. Went on about prosecution etc. Ok got that, will do when guy comes in, no prob.

However he never said I needed the gun onsite. I always have the gun onsite and then do BGC and have form 4473 signed and info verified, but here is the question; were does it say I need to have the gun onsite to run the BGC? I know I need it to complete the transfer, I am not doubting it is there, but would like the source.

Thanks Jim,
The ffl's i deal with have said No firearm to put info on 4473 no BG call in. That has been for everyone i have dealt with. I am sure some do what they feel is necessary, however if i was an FFL the "risk" based upon multiple interpretations of the law, by 2-3 LE's in the same room, is not worth the time.