Tom488
Member
Just bought a rifle today, and was "admonished" by the clerk because I abbreviated my state on the 4473. I told him that I knew that other abbreviations (addresses, the yes/no thing, etc.) were not allowed, but that the states were, since their abbreviations are federally standardized, and can't be mis-interpreted. Plus, I've always abbreviated states on all prior 4473's. Let's face it - it's difficult, if not impossible, to fit the full name of a state in a box this --->_____<--- big.
He told me that as of Sept. 27th, state abbreviations were no longer allowed. Can anyone confirm this? I couldn't find anything on the ATF site. I asked him if this was in the latest ATF newsletter sent to FFL's - he said no, it was just a law change. Obviously, I don't believe him.
Anyone have any insight into this, or is this just another case of people making up their own laws?
He told me that as of Sept. 27th, state abbreviations were no longer allowed. Can anyone confirm this? I couldn't find anything on the ATF site. I asked him if this was in the latest ATF newsletter sent to FFL's - he said no, it was just a law change. Obviously, I don't believe him.
Anyone have any insight into this, or is this just another case of people making up their own laws?