How to Set Up an iPad Kiosk for FastBound

FastBound’s digital 4473 is the gold standard in firearms retail—used to process approximately 10% of all background checks in 2024, according to NSSF’s adjusted NICS figures. Bringing that same standard to your store requires a kiosk setup that is clean, reliable, and professional—one that shows buyers you respect their time.

Although other kiosk apps should work, FastBound specifically tests the Kioskifi app for compatibility. If you find another kiosk app that performs well with license barcode scanning, let us know.

Requirements

• iPad

• Internet access

• FastBound account

• Kioskifi app

• 4473 QR code from FastBound

• Optional: iPad stand and PoE + data injector

Get Kioskifi from the Apple App Store

Retrieve Your FastBound 4473 QR Code

1. Log in to your FastBound account.

2. Click 4473 in the navigation menu.

3. Click the Print-friendly page with mobile QR code link

This QR code securely links the kiosk to your 4473 session—no manual URL entry required.

Configure Kioskifi for FastBound

1. Open Kioskifi on the iPad.

2. Tap Scan Setup Code.

3. Scan your FastBound QR code using the iPad camera.

FastBound will load immediately within kiosk mode.

Enable Guided Access

Guided Access prevents customers from leaving the kiosk or accessing other apps.

1. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Guided Access.

2. Enable Guided Access and set a passcode or Face/Touch ID.

3. Open Kioskifi with FastBound visible.

4. Triple-click the Home or Side button and tap Start.

Recommended Hardware

A 4473 process can feel like an inconvenience—or it can reinforce trust. FastBound, combined with a dedicated kiosk and professional hardware, transforms compliance into a premium customer experience. While others hand over clipboards, you deliver clarity, speed, and confidence.

Buyers notice. Buyers return.

iPad Stands: Secure, Professional, and Built for Accurate ID Scanning

While any stand should work, the stands we recommend are affordable and commercial-grade and support an optional ID holder card scanning tray, which enables quick scanning of ID. The holder is easy to install, durable. When paired together, they create a dedicated 4473 workstation—not just a tablet holder.

The ID scanning tray ensures:

• Cards remain perfectly still

• Cards are held at the exact angle and distance for optimal scanning

• After confirming, 4473 fields are filled completely and correctly

• Typos, reprints, and manual corrections are virtually eliminated

A professional stand and tray setup:

• Prevents dropped, misplaced, or stolen devices

• Keeps the iPad positioned and ready at all times

• Delivers consistent, error-free customer experiences

PoE+ to USB-C Adapter: Power and Ethernet Through a Single USB-C Cable

A 4473 kiosk should operate like a register—always on and always connected. Dead iPads and Wi-Fi issues are completely preventable with the PoE+ to USB-C adapters.

To power and hardwire an iPad, you must use a PoE+ switch or PoE+ injector (802.3at), which can be located up to 100 meters away from the PoE+ to USB-C adapter installed at the kiosk.

These adapters deliver 25W, sufficient for all USB-C iPad models. The only difference is Gigabit or 10/100Mbps Ethernet network connectivity.

• 10/100Mbps PoE+ to USB-C 3.0 Power and Data Delivery for 25w Tablets – 802.3at Power Over Ethernet Adapter

• Gigabit PoE+ to USB-C 3.0 Power and Data Delivery for 25w Tablets – 802.3at Power Over Ethernet Adapter

This setup ensures:

• Continuous power (no battery failures)

• Wired network reliability (no Wi-Fi dropouts)

• Single-cable, tamper-resistant installation