back ground check

[ghitch75]

do you have to fill out a 4473 for a stun gun?

 

[Dirtebiker]

For a "taser", I believe the answer is YES!

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

If it's a Taser-type that actually propels the little electrodes - then yes.

If it's just a hand-held electric shocker via contact - then I don't believe so.

-J-

 

[inccwchris]

Yes, because according to ATF it is considered a firearm if it fires a projectile.

ATF Rul. 76-6
[Status of ruling: Active; Amplified by ATF Rul. 80-20]
The Bureau has been asked to determine the applicability of Titles I and II of the Gun Control
Act of 1968 (Chapter 44 of Title 18 U.S.C., and Chapter 53 of Title 26 U.S.C. (National
Firearms Act)) to a device known as the Taser, a hand-held device designed to expel by means of
an explosive two electrical contacts (barbs) connected by two wires attached to a high voltage
source in the device. Upon contact with an individual, a high voltage electrical charge is carried
to the barbs by the wires which temporarily immobilizes the victim.
The term “firearm” as used in 18 U.S.C. 921(a)(3)(A) includes “any weapon (including a starter
gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action
of an explosive.” The Bureau has determined that the device is a weapon and notwithstanding
the fact that the barbs and wires remain attached to the hand-held device after expulsion, these
items are projectiles within the meaning of the statute. Since the projectiles are expelled by the
action of an explosive, the weapon is a firearm under 18 U.S.C. 921(a)(3)(A).

 

[ryknoll3]

OK, if it is a firearm, how can you receive one across state lines? It looked like on Taser's website you could order one and it would be shipped to you upon clearing a background check.

Product Background Checks. Some products require that you complete a background
check before you will be allowed to purchase the product. For U.S. buyers, the TASER®
C2® electronic control device (“ECD”) requires an identification and felony background
check to activate the device. The C2 ECD background check may be completed via the
Internet at https://activate.taser.com/c2activation/ or by calling 1.888.827.3788. You must
complete and pass the C2 ECD background check to obtain the activation code for the
device.

 

[jevin]

OK, if it is a firearm, how can you receive one across state lines? It looked like on Taser's website you could order one and it would be shipped to you upon clearing a background check.

Is it possible that some "firearms" don't need to be shipped to a FFL but still require a check? Do they do the 4473 when you order online? Is it even possible to do a 4473 non-face-to-face!?