False Statement in Purchase of a Firearm (18 U.S.C. Sec. 922(a)(6)) (revised 2014) is a federal law that prohibits individuals from making any false or fictitious statement or representation in connection with the acquisition of a firearm from a federally licensed firearms dealer. Specifically, it states that it is unlawful for any person to knowingly make a false statement or representation with respect to the information required by the provisions of the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA) or any other federal law or regulation when purchasing a firearm. There are two types of false statements prohibited by 18 U.S.C. Sec. 922(a)(6): (1) making a false statement about the identity or residence of the purchaser, or (2) making a false statement about any fact material to the lawfulness of the sale of a firearm. Examples of false statements include providing false or misleading information on Forms 4473 or ATF Form 5300.35, providing false information about eligibility to purchase a firearm, or providing false or misleading information about the buyer's background, such as criminal history or mental health. Violation of this law can result in criminal prosecution and imprisonment.