If the "sending ffl" needs to fill out a form 4473, then distributors like Bud's should be doing the same, right?

Yes, lots of misinformation posted here.

And to those wanting to know the truth, CALL ATF. You still might not get the correct answer, but take down his name, so he knows he can't just state his opinion vs actually confirming what he tells you. Better yet, send ATF an email and get a documented reply, for if and when you need to verify you did what he told you to do.

Expecting "the law" to be reported CORRECTLY on an internet website, and following what someone "thinks" is the law, will get time in the pen...LOL