"ATF is looking for the record to be correct and you can see the reason for that," Quilici said. "They have the main source of tracking (criminals) if a crime is committed. If a crime is committed and police recover a firearm, get the serial number and the tracking system goes all the way down to the gun shop. Once they get to the gun shop, they're going to know who the owner of the firearm (was initially) and that's essential.