# 27 C.F.R. § 478.147 (2026): Return of firearm

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_147

## Section

- **Citation:** 27 C.F.R. § 478.147 (2026)
- **Heading:** Return of firearm
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 27 CFR: Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms / Chapter II: BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE / Part 478: COMMERCE IN FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION / Subpart I: Exemptions, Seizures, and Forfeitures / § 478.147: § 478.147   Return of firearm.

## Text

A person not otherwise prohibited by Federal, State or local law may ship a firearm to a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer for any lawful purpose, and, notwithstanding any other provision of this part, the licensed manufacturer, licensed importer, or licensed dealer may return in interstate or foreign commerce to that person the firearm or a replacement firearm of the same kind and type. See § 478.124(a) for requirements of a Form 4473 prior to return. A person not otherwise prohibited by Federal, State or local law may ship a firearm curio or relic to a licensed collector for any lawful purpose, and, notwithstanding any other provision of this part, the licensed collector may return in interstate or foreign commerce to that person the firearm curio or relic.
[T.D. ATF-270, 53 FR 10507, Mar. 31, 1988]

## Nearby sections

- [27 C.F.R. § 478.141 (2026) § 478.141   General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_141.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.142 (2026) § 478.142   Effect of pardons and expunctions of convictions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_142.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.143 (2026) § 478.143   Relief from disabilities incurred by indictment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_143.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.145 (2026) § 478.145   Research organizations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_145.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.146 (2026) § 478.146   Deliveries by mail to certain persons.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_146.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.147 (2026) § 478.147   Return of firearm.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_147.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.148 (2026) § 478.148   Armor piercing ammunition intended for sporting or industrial purposes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_148.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.149 (2026) § 478.149   Armor piercing ammunition manufactured or imported for the purpose of testing or experimentation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_149.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.150 (2026) § 478.150   Alternative to NICS in certain geographical locations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_150.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.151 (2026) § 478.151   Semiautomatic rifles or shotguns for testing or experimentation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_151.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.152 (2026) § 478.152   Seizure and forfeiture.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_152.md)

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