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Darryl, yes sir, you will have to fill out a 4473 form for a background check/transfer. You will have to do so if buying in person or online. If you buy from a online shop they will ship the firearm to a FFL dealer/gunshop so they can perform the background check/transfer. The shop will also likely charge a fee to perform the background check/transfer, it normally ranges between $20-$50. Sometimes if you buy the firearm directly from the gunshop they won't charge to do so. My local shop charges $20 if I buy online and have it shipped to him and $5 if I buy the firearm from him. Hope this helps.

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The Good Ol 4473 form EVERY firearm purchaser MUST fill out in order for a background check to be run and complete the transfer of said firearm. Most shops will charge a fee of $20-$50, or more in some cases, to handle the background/transfer paperwork. Sometimes, after a background check, one may experience a delay in taking ownership of a firearm. This could be for any number of reasons, not necessarily anything on your part. It just means the FBI may want to do a more thorough check. For example: someone else has the same name or just some BS that caused it. Usually a delay is only for a short period. But, if the gunshop doesn't get a reply after a certain amount of time regarding your BG check (this time may vary from state to state) you'll then be able to take possession.
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Hi Darryl, you fill out ATF Form 4473 at your selected local FFL Dealer. Once they receive your firearm they will contact you to come in a do the paperwork. After completion you pay the customary transfer fee, usually $25 to $40 depending on the FFL Dealer and you then take your new tool home. Cheers and stay safe!

Darryl, yes, if buying in person, you must fill out from 4473, then the FFL will do a background check. If buying on line, you will fill out form 4473 at the FFL dealer who you have the gun sent to. You will fill out section 'B' here >>> atf.gov/file/61446/download