How electronic 4473 software works in your store
E4473 replaces paper ATF Form 4473 with a secure, digital workflow. From customer form completion to NICS background check submission to encrypted cloud storage — here's every step of the process.
Four steps from paper to digital
Every E4473 transaction follows the same simple workflow. Your customers do the data entry, you do the review.
100% ATF-compliant — always current, always ready
E4473 is built from the ground up to meet every ATF regulation for the electronic completion and storage of ATF Form 4473. Our compliance team monitors the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for new rulings and updates the platform before they take effect.
- Fully compliant with ATF Ruling 2016-2 (electronic 4473 completion)
- Fully compliant with ATF Ruling 2022-1 (electronic storage requirements)
- Updated for the latest revised ATF Form 4473 and transaction process
- Built-in ATF help language and definitions on every question
- Automated 3310.4 multiple handgun reports included
Submit NICS background checks without leaving E4473
Customer data flows directly from the completed digital 4473 into the NICS background check submission. No re-entering names, dates, or addresses into a second system. No switching between browser tabs. It's all built in.
NICS submission is included with every E4473 plan — not a separate add-on or a per-check fee.
- Customer data auto-populates from the completed 4473
- Real-time NICS status updates (Proceed, Delayed, Denied)
- Included with every plan — no per-check fees
E-signatures on any device — no wet signatures required
Every tier of E4473 includes electronic signature capability. Customers can sign with a finger on their smartphone or tablet, or use a Topaz signature pad at the counter. Fully compliant with ATF Ruling 2016-2 for electronic completion of ATF Form 4473.
Both the customer signature and the FFL employee certification signature are captured electronically. No printing, no scanning, no paper in the workflow at all.
- Sign on smartphone, tablet, or Topaz signature pad
- Included with every plan at every tier
- Captures both customer and FFL employee signatures
- Upload additional documents to each transaction record
Five-tier security that keeps customer data locked down
Data privacy is a top priority at E4473. We use a five-tier security protocol with 24/7 monitoring to protect every piece of customer information that passes through the platform. From the moment a customer opens the form to the moment it's archived, their data is encrypted.
- Secure verified-user sign-in — first line of defense against unauthorized access
- Encrypted data in transit and at rest
- 24/7 threat monitoring and suspicious activity detection
- Consumer privacy protection and strict access controls
Works on every device and operating system
E4473 is built mobile-first and runs on any device with a browser and an internet connection. Your customers use their own phones. Your team uses whatever hardware you already have. No special equipment, no app to download, no software to install.
Multi-user capability means your entire team and your customers can all use E4473 at the same time — no errors, no timeouts, no seat limits.
- iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Chrome OS
- Smartphones, tablets, kiosks, laptops, desktops
- No app download required — browser-based
- Off-site access from anywhere with internet
Native integration with Bravo Store Systems
E4473 is a native integration with Bravo Point of Sale. This allows you to manage your entire firearm retail operation — from acquisition through 4473 completion to disposition — in one centralized system. No toggling between platforms.
When a firearm is identified for sale or redemption, Bravo prompts your employee to send the customer to the E4473 form. The completed, validated 4473 flows back into Bravo automatically.
- One system for acquisition, 4473, NICS, and disposition
- Automatic prompt when firearm is ready for sale
- Completed 4473 syncs back to Bravo POS automatically
Store every 4473 digitally for 20 years
E4473 Cloud Storage eliminates paper filing entirely. Every completed ATF Form 4473 is encrypted, stored, and accessible for up to 20 years. Includes a self-audit portal, a dedicated ATF audit portal for IOI agents, and on-demand training resources.
Learn about Cloud StorageSee E4473 in action in your store
Schedule a demo and our team will walk you through the entire electronic 4473 workflow — from customer form completion to NICS submission to cloud storage.