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