Electronic 4473 Passport Support & State Age Rule Updates – February 2026

Another round of updates is now live, continuing our steady commitment to improving your FFL software experience. While many providers rarely update—or rarely tell you when they do—we consistently roll out meaningful improvements. As always, these updates are 100% made in America—developed, tested, and hosted entirely in the USA—and included at no extra cost.

Here’s what’s new and improved:

Electronic 4473

U.S. Passport Support for Q26.a (NICS & NICS Direct)

You can now use a U.S. Passport as a valid identification type in Question 26.a. This enhancement supports both standard NICS Autofill and NICS Direct integrations, making it easier to process transactions when a customer presents a passport instead of a state-issued ID. We also clarified the related help documentation so your team knows exactly how to use it.

State-Specific Minimum Age Validation (LA, MS, TX)

Electronic 4473 age validation now adjusts automatically based on your FFL’s premise state. For dealers in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, the system properly reflects updated handgun age requirements. This applies to both in-system forms and external 4473 validation—helping ensure accurate ATF compliance without manual workarounds.

Compliance & State Forms

Colorado Form 7606 Enhancement

We improved how Colorado’s state form populates dealer permit information, helping ensure required numbers are properly carried through and reducing follow-up corrections.

ID Parsing Improvements

NICS Direct now more accurately validates and matches state abbreviations for driver’s licenses, IDs, and carry permits—reducing submission friction and improving approval flow.

These updates are already live and ready to go. Log in and check them out—no surprise fees, no waiting. If you ever need help, our 100% U.S.-based support team replies within minutes during business hours. Just another way we’re quietly doing the work that keeps FFLs compliant and confident.

Article reviewed 02/11/2026

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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