NFA Private Party Transfers sound scary — they don't have to be. In this episode, Dan breaks down exactly how a PPT works, what forms you need, where dealers mess it up, and how tools like Cerberus LiveScan make the fingerprinting and compliance side fast and painless. If you're an FFL dealing with NFA transfers between private individuals, this one's for you.If a customer walks into your store wanting to transfer an NFA item they bought from another private party, do you know exactly what to do next? Most dealers handle it fine — but a surprising number of them are still getting tripped up on the paperwork, the fingerprinting requirements, or the timing of the transfer. And when it comes to NFA, one mistake can turn a smooth deal into a months-long headache.In this episode, Dan walks you through NFA Private Party Transfers from start to finish — no jargon, no assumptions, no dumb questions.What's covered:What an NFA Private Party Transfer actually is — and how it differs from a standard dealer-to-buyer transferHow the process works step by step — from the initial request to a completed Form 4 submissionThe role of the SOT/Class III dealer — why a licensed dealer must be involved and what that means for your shopCommon mistakes dealers make — and the ones that cause ATF headaches down the roadFingerprinting and compliance requirements — what the ATF expects, and when it needs to happenHow Cerberus LiveScan simplifies the fingerprinting side — fast submissions, electronic Form 4 support, and data that stays in your handsWhether you've handled hundreds of NFA transfers or this is your first one, this episode gives you a clear, reliable playbook you can use right now.Watch the full series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW0q7MeT46NdDWQnf8r15qxObPEUGrs_V Learn more about Cerberus LiveScan: petersonfarmsusa.com

In this episode, Dan Peterson (Peterson Farms USA / Cerberus LiveScan) walks through the upcoming ATF eForms 2026 changes expected to go live January 1, 2026. He starts by showing the current production eForms experience as of Dec 26, 2025, including the recent navigation changes (like where Form Status now lives), the current slow search performance, and why Form 4 is temporarily offline during the update window.

Dan then switches to the ATF eForms test site (beta) to preview what’s coming. A major update is the expanded My Profile → Personal Information requirements—fields like height, weight, eye color, hair color, race, ethnicity, date/place of birth, and a required photo are now part of the profile data set (with Social Security Number still not required).

Most of the episode focuses on Form 4, where the biggest workflow changes are happening. Dan highlights new seller/transferor options beyond the traditional FFL with SOT, including options that appear designed for private party NFA transfers (Individual, Trust, Corporation, and FFL without SOT). He also points out a change in the Responsible Person section (now appearing as a multi-select checkbox format) and confirms CLEO information is still required for Form 1 and Form 4 submissions.

For private party transfers, Dan calls out an important compliance detail: if the seller’s eForms profile address doesn’t match the firearm’s registered address (for example, they moved), a 5320.20 update may be required before the firearm can be pulled into the new Form 4 flow. He also notes early test-site issues with the firearm lookup process, including a barrel-length entry limitation where decimal points aren’t accepted.

Finally, Dan briefly reviews Form 1 (which appears largely unchanged) and shows the updated eForms account registration process, which now requires significantly more personal data than before. He closes with what to expect next, invites feedback for future episodes, and shares where to learn more about Peterson Farms USA products like Cerberus LiveScan, Merlin, and LiveScan LE.

E020: How to buy a Machine Gun - What You Need to Know

Demystifying the process of legally acquiring a machine gun? In this comprehensive episode, we break down the exact steps and requirements for purchasing these highly regulated firearms. Whether you're an FFL looking to expand into this specialized market or a collector seeking guidance, this episode provides clear, actionable information.

Key takeaways:

• Complete breakdown of required paperwork and processes

• Understanding pre-86 requirements and regulations

• Investment considerations and market insights

Join nearly 700 successful FFLs who trust Cerberus LiveScan for their NFA processing needs. Learn how our digital fingerprinting system streamlines your machine gun transfers with 256-bit encryption and 10-minute processing time.

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