New Form 4473 (Revised May 2020)

Electronic Form 4473

We’re excited to announce the release of FastBound, which incorporates the new Form 4473 (Revised May 2020) mandated for use by FFLs on November 1, 2020.

Form 4473 Changes For May 2020

We have been working hard on this release for a few months. The new Form 4473 (Revised May 2020) not only drastically changes the form it also drastically changes the workflow associated with the new 4473. Some of the improvements made to just the 4473 include:

  • With the addition of the Non-Binary gender, the multiple sale process needed to be updated as well.
  • The changes in the 4473 process now allow you to attach any existing disposition to a 4473.
  • Prevent the creation of duplicate 4473s.
  • E-signature completion dialog now reflects proceed/denied/etc.
  • Linking Q36 Transfer Date with the Number of Items.
  • Improving the usability of the 4473 pages on phone-sized displays.
  • When items are attached to a pending disposition, we added a convenient link to the pending disposition.
  • Update contact details with 4473 details when assigning a contact to a 4473.

FFL Software Updates Based On Customer Feedback

As per usual, we made a few other updates based on customer feedback, including:

FastBound’s leading FFL Bound Book Firearms Compliance Software includes free upgrades and updates for all plans.

Current customers can take advantage of these great new features immediately.

New customers can try FastBound, the best FFL Software for firearms acquisition and disposition (A&D Bound Books) for free (no credit card required), or schedule a live demo at your convenience.

Article reviewed 10/26/2020

Jon Sagara

Chief Technology Officer at FastBound

About the Reviewer:

Jon brings an impressive track record of over 25 years in developing secure software solutions across a diverse range of industries, including regulated and non-regulated sectors. Throughout his career, Jon has demonstrated a unique ability to navigate complex regulatory environments, ensuring that FastBound's offerings are technologically advanced and fully compliant with legal requirements. His leadership and vision have been instrumental in establishing FastBound as a leader in secure software solutions, trusted by its clients for its commitment to quality, security, and innovation. Jon's dedication to excellence and forward-thinking approach to technology and security continue to drive FastBound's success and reputation in the industry.

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