How to Get a Home Based FFL [2026]
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 […]
How Long Does it Take to Get an FFL?
When you're trying to decide whether you should get 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 give you a federal firearms license. This is a fair concern,...
4 Steps to Get Your FFL in Pennsylvania (PA)
Many gun owners look for ways to share their passion with other people around them. This may take the form of taking their friends shooting, teaching people about firearm safety, or simply talking about it in conversations. For many people, turning that passion into a...
Here’s How to Get Your FFL in Montana
Across the nation, there is concern about accessibility to firearms, which has many people looking into becoming Federal Firearms License (FFL) holders in their community. As an FFL dealer in Montana, cleared by the NICS, you are allowed by federal law to sell and...
Concealed Carry Insurance – Should you Get It?
Even though we focus on helping people become FFLs and stay out of trouble with the ATF, we are still well within the "firearms law" realm and are often asked about "concealed carry insurance." We frequently get questions such as: Should I get concealed carry...
What is an FFL?
An FFL is a Federal Firearms License that is issued by the ATF to individuals or companies that allows them to engage in the business of firearms whether that be buy/selling (dealing), gun-smithing, manufacturing, or importing/exporting. Although it's not a...
How to Get Your FFL in South Carolina
Many people in South Carolina research the best way to become Federal Firearms License (FFL) holders. FFL holders are allowed by federal law to sell, distribute, and even manufacture firearms and ammo. There are just a few requirements to follow to get your FFL and...
What is a Straw Purchase?
Q: What is a Straw Purchase? A: A straw purchase occurs when one person buys a gun for someone else who is either prohibited by law from possessing a gun or who does not want his or her name associated with the transaction. A straw purchase is a felony with a...
Type 7 FFL – What it is and How to Get One
A Type 7 FFL is one of 9 types of Federal Firearm Licenses which allows the FFL holder to manufacture firearms and ammunition as a business. The Type 7 FFL is commonly called the “manufacturer's FFL," however, there are technically three different types of...
How to Get Your FFL in Ohio
BREAKING: ATF’s Landmark 34 Rule Package
UPDATED 5/5/26 - The ATF just announced a landmark rule making change of 34 proposed rules. We got our hands on 20 of the draft versions of the rules scheduled to be published tomorrow and have already included their summaries under the relevant rules below. The rules...
Form 4473 Questions and Answers
The ATF Form 4473 is the “Firearms Transaction Record” used by Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) whenever they sell or transfer a gun to a customer. I'm a firearms attorney that specializes in ATF/FFL compliance under federal law and I've helped thousands of people...
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