Returning a firearm that was on consignment to the original consignor is unique from a regular consignment return in that you will have to process a 4473 before you can return the consigned firearm. Unless the consignor happens to also be an FFL. Using E4473 we streamline the consignment return process and make sure you do not miss any required paperwork along the way.
Click here to see more information about returning unsold consignment items that are not firearms.
Click here to see more about consignments.
Returning a firearm consignment starts the same as a non-firearm consignment return then the E4473 process takes over to make sure nothing is missed.
Firearm consignment return with E4473:
From the dashboard, navigate to the right-side menu find Consignments. You can either click on Consignments or use the drop-down next to Consignments to directly open Consignment Returns
Locate the consignment in the list.
Or look up the consignment by ticket number.
Once the consignment has been selected, click on the “Return” button by either using the right click context menu or the right-side menu. This will start a return transaction for this consignment.
Being that this is a firearm consignment, the return transaction will automatically add the firearm fee. Firearm fee can be removed. Click Next to pay for the firearm fee. During the return process the items being returned are blocked from being sold to anyone else.
Process through the tender screen. Select the tender and receipt preference.
Now we will go through the background check using E4473. The rest of this process will be very familiar for E4473 users. Click here to see more about the E4473 Start screen.
Once we finish the tender screen, we will be brought to the E4473 start screen. You will need to click on the button “Send Link View QR” to get the consignor started on their portion of the E4473
Once the consignor has finished their portion of the E4473, click Next to start the form review process.
On the form Review Screen you will need to follow these steps.
- Enter the ID information
- Click Review E4473 to review answers from the consignor.
- Select Accept, Resubmit, or Deny. Depending on the answers in the E4473 form.
Click here to see more about the Review Screen.
Once you have a form that can be accepted, then it is time to contact NICS or the state agency to begin the background process. If there is going to be a delay in the response from the background check, the item should be properly located so it can be found later.
Click here to see more about E4473 NICS Processing.
Once you have approval to proceed, click Next.
Sign for completion of the E4473 form, then accept the signature
With the E4473 completed. The Return Pickup transaction has been created and just needs to be saved. Click Next for the tender screen.
No money to exchange. Just click Save on the tender screen. Receipts and any documents will print at this point.
Scan or type the item number to complete the return.
