The FastBound alternative that's built in, not bolted on
A feature list will not tell you how a system behaves during a busy transfer or an inspection. Start with your store's workflow. Then ask each vendor to show how the electronic 4473, NICS, A&D Book, point of sale, record retrieval, and support work together. e4473 is built into Bravo Store Systems point of sale. This guide helps you decide whether that approach fits your counter.
Start with the workflow your staff uses today
Write down what your team touches from intake through disposition. Note where staff re-enter information, move between screens, wait for a sync, or call more than one vendor. Those are the steps a demo should address. Do not assume every FastBound setup works the same way. Integrations, modules, and store processes vary, so ask vendors to demonstrate the workflow using a transfer like yours.
- Can a clerk move from the sale to the 4473, NICS, and A&D Book without entering the same details again?
- Which system holds the official record, and what happens when an integration is unavailable?
- Can you retrieve and export your records in formats your store can use?
- Who owns support when the point of sale and compliance records do not agree?
Compare the systems by asking for proof
Current capabilities can change, and the right answer depends on the products and integrations in your store. Give every vendor the same scenarios and ask them to show the result. Confirm important answers in the current contract, documentation, and data-export terms before you commit.
- Run a transfer from intake through checkout. Count logins, duplicate fields, and manual handoffs.
- Retrieve a completed form and its related A&D entry. Ask how corrections and exceptions are documented.
- Ask for a sample export of the records you would need if you changed vendors later.
- Confirm which products, integrations, devices, and services are included in the proposal.
- Ask who responds when a transfer is blocked and how issues involving another vendor are handled.
- Verify how current federal and state form changes reach your store.
Why integration matters at the counter
e4473 takes an integrated approach: the electronic 4473, NICS workflow, A&D Book, and point of sale are part of Bravo Store Systems. That can reduce handoffs between separate products. It does not remove your store's responsibility to review forms, follow procedures, and verify records. Ask to see the exact steps your staff would use.
- See where customer and firearm details carry into the next step.
- See how the sale, 4473, NICS check, and A&D entry connect.
- Test the review and correction process before a record is finalized.
- Retrieve a completed record while the person giving the demo waits.
What to verify in an e4473 demo
- Have a customer complete the electronic ATF Form 4473 on a device your store uses.
- Follow the NICS workflow and related A&D entry in the same system.
- Review the workflows relevant to your store, including NFA, pawn, consignment, or gunsmithing.
- Search for a stored 4473 and review the access controls used during an inspection.
- Confirm browser, device, state, and integration requirements for each location.
- Ask Bravo Store Systems to explain support ownership for the point of sale and compliance records.
Make the demo earn the decision
Bring a real transfer scenario, your required integrations, and your record-retention questions. A vendor should show how the work gets done and identify what still depends on your team or another service.
Know who owns each support handoff
Your store remains responsible for its records. Before choosing a vendor, map who supports the point of sale, 4473, A&D Book, background-check connection, payments, hardware, and any outside integrations. e4473 and the Bravo point of sale come from Bravo Store Systems, which gives you one company to contact for those Bravo products. Confirm response expectations and any third-party boundaries in writing.
- Ask which support team takes the first call for each part of your workflow.
- Ask how data issues between connected services are investigated.
- Ask what your staff should do if a service is unavailable during a transfer.
- Review the terms of Bravo's 100% ATF compliance guarantee rather than treating it as legal advice or a replacement for store procedures.
Switching from a bolt-on setup
Do not choose a replacement until the vendor has reviewed your records, export options, integrations, and cutover needs. See the guide to switching from FastBound for a continuity-first plan. You can also review the costs to include in an electronic 4473 decision before comparing proposals.
Choose your next step
Not everyone wants the same next step. Pick whichever is easiest — every option gets you a real answer from the e4473 team, not a drip campaign.
A real walkthrough with the team behind e4473 — free, no obligation. You’ll see the 4473 flow, A&D sync, and inspection retrieval on transactions like yours, then decide if it’s worth a longer look.
“When the ATF shows up to do an audit, it can be a scary day. But Bravo's digital 4473 and integrated A&D books simplify ATF compliance and audits. Going from paper to digital records reduces stress and liability when the ATF comes knocking.”
Frequently asked questions
Is e4473 a good FastBound alternative?
It may be a fit if you want the electronic 4473, NICS workflow, A&D Book, and point of sale from Bravo Store Systems. Compare it against your current setup, required integrations, support needs, and data-export requirements. Ask both vendors to demonstrate current capabilities rather than relying on a generic feature chart.
Does e4473 include the electronic 4473 itself?
Yes. The electronic ATF Form 4473 is native to e4473. Customers complete the form digitally on any device, and you review and submit the NICS check in the same system, so there is no separate 4473 product to bolt on.
Do I need a separate point-of-sale system to use e4473?
e4473 is part of Bravo Store Systems point of sale. Ask which products and services are included in your proposal and confirm any outside integrations your store needs.
What about my A&D Book?
e4473 includes an electronic A&D Book in the same Bravo system as the sale and 4473. During a demo, ask to see how entries are created, reviewed, corrected, retrieved, and exported.
Does e4473 handle NFA items and pawn transactions?
Bravo Store Systems supports workflows for NFA items and pawn transactions. Ask for a demonstration based on the transaction types your store handles and verify any state, device, or integration requirements.
Do I need ATF approval to switch?
Electronic completion of the 4473 does not require prior ATF notification. Electronic storage generally requires written notice to your local ATF office about 60 days beforehand. e4473 provides a pre-loaded application template and a representative to walk you through the process. Confirm the current requirements for your FFL; this is not legal advice.
See the built-in 4473 in action
Bring a transfer scenario and your must-have integrations. We'll show the electronic 4473, NICS workflow, A&D Book, record retrieval, and point of sale, then answer what would change for your store. No obligation.