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Originally Posted by flounder_smacker
everytime ive purchased a gun the paperwork i fill out has all my information and the serial number of that gun. not sure what they do with that info i always thought they had to file it with some branch of government.
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According to BATFE rules, these records are retained by the seller indefinitely or until the business closes then, they are forfeited to the BATFE.
A firearm can be traced back through research starting at the manufacturer. But, there is no direct link between BATFE unless registered. There is no reason to have your normal rifles and pistols registered.