Opportunity
Federal Register #1140-0020
ATF Seeks Extension of Firearms Transaction Record Information Collection (Form 4473)
Buyer
U.S. Department of Justice, ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives)
Posted
July 29, 2026
Identifier
1140-0020
This opportunity concerns the Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) seeking an extension for its Information Collection Request (ICR) related to the Firearms Transaction Record (Form 4473). - Government Buyer: - Department of Justice (DOJ) - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) - OEMs and Vendors: - ATF (as issuer of the forms) - Products/Services Requested: - Extension of Information Collection Request (ICR) 1140-0020 - Firearms Transaction Record forms 5300.9 and 5300.9A (Form 4473) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - No procurement of products or services is requested - The extension allows federal firearms licensees to continue recording transactions - The notice is for public comment on the information collection process, not for procurement - No changes to the forms are being made at this time
Description
The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), is requesting an extension of the existing information collection request (ICR) 1140-0020 without change. This extension is necessary to ensure continuity for federal firearms licensees to record firearms transactions while ATF addresses public comments on proposed changes. A subsequent 30-day notice will summarize public comments, provide responses, and note any changes. The ICR relates to the Firearms Transaction Record forms 5300.9 and 5300.9A, also known as Form 4473.