FFLs Notified Of Child Safety Lock Act The Child Safety Lock Act of 2005, which is Section 5 of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, requires dealers to provide a safety device to handgun purchasers starting April 24. ATF has notified all federally licensed firearm retailers (FFLs) of the act and posted a notice on its Web site. Some exceptions to the law exist, such as transfers between licensed dealers. Because ATF will not publish implementing regulations before the new requirement kicks in, in order to protect yourself NSSF recommends dealers attach a statement or write on the Form 4473s involving handguns certifying that the transferee has been provided with a secure gun storage or safety device for any handgun. ATF will soon be posting a question-and-answer section at www.atf.gov to clarify the legislation. For additional information, call the Firearms Programs Division at 202-927-7770 or call your local ATF office.