coreSTORE - FFL: 4473 Report

The purpose of the document is to show you how to generate a 4473.

This report can be used to research 4473 history.

It may also be requested during an inspection to verify the number of 4473s you have accumulated and to verify NICS numbers to 4473s.

1. Access Reports

From the left had menu select Reports.

This will open a new page that lists all of the available reporting options in the system.

2. Bound Book

3. 4473 Report

Select the "4473 Report" option from the list.

This will open a new page of filter options to select from to customize the report.

4. Filters: Date Range

You will need to set the date ranges you want the report to include.

There are several options to select from including an options to set a custom date range.

For inspection purposes the Custom Date Range option is the best for setting for the previous 12 months.

5. Filters: Status

This field is used to select the 4473 status you want included in the report.

If left blank the report will include all 4473s regardless of status.

The options are:

New - forms that have been created but not started.

Complete - forms that have been finished.

Incomplete - forms that are in progress.

Invalid - forms that have been invalidated or closed.

6. Filters: Export Options

You have the option to export the Bound Book report into a printable or downloadable format.

The options include Excel or PDF format.

Select the option you want to use.

If no export option is selected the finished report will display and be viewable from this same page.

Note: One way to get a total number of 4473s for the selected date range is to export to excel to see a numbered list. We will cover how to get this number from the Manage 4473 page ina later slide.

7. Filters: Location

If you have multiple locations in your coreSTORE you can designate which location to run the report for.

Or you can include 4473s from all location.

NOTE: During an inspection, only run the report for the location being inspected.

8. Submit

Once you have your filters selected select the the Submit button in the lower right part of the screen.

9. Final Report

Reports exported to Excel or PDF documents will be downloaded on your computer.

Otherwise the report will display as below.

10. Return to Filters

You can return to the filters page by clicking on the arrow button in the upper right hand cornet of the page.

11. Select New Filters

You can now change your filters to add or take away data and re-submit the report.

12. 4473 Count Alternative Method

The second way to get a total count of the 4473s you have generated for a specific time frame is from the Manage 4473 page.

Go to FFL > Manage 4473

13. Set Dates

Set the date range in the Start Date and End Date Fields.

Then select Search

14. The Total

The green bubble next to the "Form 4473" title is the total number of 4473 for the date range set.

This number will be affected by the selecting the Hide Archived, Hide Invalidated, Flagged Records Only and Only Show Previously Denied options on the page.

Updated on: 03/21/2025