: Copies of this form are sent to the ATF National Tracing Center and the Chief Local Law Enforcement Official (CLEO) in your area.
While federal law allows multiple purchases, some states have "one-handgun-a-month" laws or other bulk purchase restrictions. Waiting Periods - Giffords.org
: These reports help authorities monitor for potential straw purchasing or firearms trafficking. For the average law-abiding buyer, this is simply extra paperwork handled by the dealer and rarely results in direct contact from law enforcement. State-Specific Restrictions