🔍 What Might Trigger an ATF Visit? These scenarios can raise red flags and potentially prompt a follow-up, usually via:

• Local law enforcement
• ATF agents
• "Industry Operations Inspectors" (they’re less dramatic than agents but still official)

⚠️ 1. Multiple Handgun Purchases

Buying two or more handguns within 5 business days from the same FFL dealer requires the dealer to file an ATF Form 3310.4 (Multiple Sales Report). This is automatically sent to state police and the ATF. While this doesn’t guarantee a visit, it puts your activity on the radar.

⚠️ 2. Frequent High-Volume Gun Purchases

Buying multiple firearms across multiple dealers in a short time (especially rifles + handguns) may trigger interest. Patterns that resemble "straw purchasing" (buying for someone else) or potential trafficking will raise suspicion.

⚠️ 3. High-Volume Rifle Purchases (Border States)

In border states (like Texas, Arizona, California, New Mexico), buying 2+ semi-auto rifles under .50 cal with a detachable mag within 5 days also triggers a multiple sales report.

⚠️ 4. NICS Check Issues or Delays

If you frequently trigger delays or denials during the background check, that may warrant follow-up.

⚠️ 5. Tips, Complaints, or Suspicious Behavior

Sometimes it's not about quantity, but a neighbor, gun store employee, or someone else reports you as "suspicious."