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Already have, sort of. Forum 4473. These forms are given the same status as a tax return under the Privacy Act of 1974 and cannot be disclosed to private parties or government officials without a proper warrant. Dealers are required to maintain completed forms for 20 years in the case of completed sales and 5 years where the sale was denied by the NCIS check coming back disapproved or other disqualifying information.

Caveat: Rarely has the government failed to get a warrant or subpoena when it wants one.