As cautious as we all are with our personal data, I'm sure that a private small businessman and FFL is just as careful in dotting the I's and crossing the T's when it comes to transfers. Especially when it comes to an agency with as unpredictable and capricious behavior as the BATF.

I don't begrudge them whatever additional restrictions they wish to place on these deals......it's their business and I don' tell them how to run it. My only influence is as a customer who spends money. If the process becomes too onerous for me, I'll find another FFL.

I think Phillip and the FFL came to a reasonable understanding. I hope I'm always able to do that as well.