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As if the info can't simply be provided to the FFL on a piece of paper or even over the phone.
"as if"?
How about "As if the dealer accepted that he violates Federal law?
How about as if the dealer accepted that he will lose his FFL?
How about as if the dealer accepted that he will be charged with a Federal crime?
The law and ATF regulations are clear as to what must be provided to the dealer.....a government issued photo ID. NOT a scrap of paper with your DL # on it. As far as "over the phone"? Both ideas are laughably ridiculous.
A photocopy can be linked forensically to a specific copy machine.
Uhhhhhh........who cares?
ATF regs don't require a copy of the DL.
ATF's Best Practices Handbook doesn't mention getting a copy.
IOI's don't tell dealers "it's a good idea".
Instead, in this thread we have NONLICENSEES telling real dealers why having a copy of the buyers ID is a good idea. Good grief.
It is much more convincing proof that the ID was shown to the FFL than simply the info written on the form.
HORSEHOCKEY.
Proof isn't required.
Also, FFLs that process hundreds of 4473s in a year often make a small number of mistakes copying the ID info onto the 4473. The photocopy backs them up that they actually looked at the ID in these cases and also provides a way to provide the right info if needed by the BATFE or another agency for a legitimate purpose.
Again.......HORSEHOCKEY.
If the dealer incorrectly records the DL# on the Form 4473, he commits an error. Having a copy of the drivers license
DOES NOT FIX THAT ERROR.
ATF doesn't give a rats hiney if you have photocopied birth certificates, drivers licenses, or video recording of the buyer/transferee completing the form........the ONLY thing they require is that the 4473 be completed CORRECTLY, ACCURATELY and HONESTLY.
In fact, a dealer who incorrectly records the DL# will likely NEVER be cited for an error. Guess what happens when the dealer records the DL# incorrectly and then attaches a photocopy of that drivers license? Yeah, he just made the error blindingly obvious.