Unfortunately the ATF hasn’t updated their website, so I can’t link to a new example.
Some of the changes:
1) It’s yellow again.
2) They have checkboxes now for the “Yes/No” question section. This is, I think, the 2nd change related to those questions in 8 years. Back in 2001 there was only enough room to put “Y” or “N” so they changed that, and now they’ve just scrapped requiring people to write it all out. Good. One less reason to go after legit dealers.
3) Apparently abbreviating your address is now OK. I hear the new form says this explicitly. Good. I always thought it odd that the ATF couldn’t read an address that the USPS or any 3rd grader would understand.
4) New options on the type of weapon transferred. If you’re ordering up a bare receiver that can now be selected. Previously if you were planning on turning an AR-15 lower into an AR-15 pistol you had to make sure the FFL marked it as a pistol, but no more.
FFl’s are required to use the new form by November 15. So, next time you plan on buying a new gun be prepared for a new form.
