Contrary to popular belief, getting a home based FFL is perfectly legal, easy to do, and very common. Unfortunately, there are many myths about getting a home based FFL from the BATF. So, why should you trust the information I’m writing for you here? I’m an actual firearms attorney and specialist in ATF compliance who’s […]
The Fifth Circuit ruled the federal ban on direct interstate handgun sales unconstitutional in Elite Precision Customs v. ATF. It’s not in effect yet. Here’s what FFLs need to know.
FFLSafe’s new state-by-state map finds 30 of 51 jurisdictions still tie suppressor, SBR, SBS or AOW legality to federal NFA registration.
ATF’s Oct 9, 2026 Open Letter announces an enforcement-discretion policy: no NFA approval or registration required for SBRs, SBSs, silencers, and AOWs. Here’s what changed and what didn’t.
If you're the person your friends hand their guns to when something isn't working right, or you've gotten good at trigger jobs, fitting barrels, or Cerakote, you've probably wondered whether you can charge for it. You can. But once it becomes a business, federal law...
After you send in your ATF Form 7, the next big step is a sit-down with an ATF Industry Operations Investigator (IOI). ATF calls it a qualification inspection. Most people call it the FFL interview. It makes a lot of applicants nervous. It shouldn't. I've been through...
Pennsylvania has over 5,800 active Federal Firearms Licenses (FFLs) in the state. If you’re thinking about starting a firearms business in Pennsylvania, the first step is deciding which type of FFL will be right for your business. Then, you’ll need to meet both...
When you're thinking about getting a federal firearms license (FFL), one of the things you may wonder about is how long it's going to take the ATF to approve your FFL application, and for you to become a federal firearms licensee. The ATF portion of the FFL...
UPDATED Aug 28, 2026 On August 5, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas ruled in Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF, consolidated with Jensen v. ATF, that key portions of the NFA can no longer constitutionally be enforced against...
Getting a Federal Firearms License (FFL) is easier than many people think, but there are specific federal, state, and local requirements you must meet before ATF will give you a license. At the federal level, you generally must be at least 21 years old, be legally...
Thinking about getting an FFL License? Here’s where you need to start. We cover each step of the process and give you the tips and tricks to be successful.
Now that you've got your FFL, you're going to need a way to manage your Acquisition and Disposition (A&D) records. This is an important decision to make now - it can be difficult to switch from one set of FFL records to another (but not impossible). Still Need an...
Welcome to the mother-lode of ATF-related data on FFL Applications and Inspections statistics! Each year the ATF publishes a report that includes data on the number of firearms in commerce (made, exported, and imported) and statistics on NFA firearms (forms, revenue,...
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