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 […]
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...
ATF Form 4473 explained by a firearms attorney: what it is, who fills out each section, the buyer questions in plain English, the NICS background check, how long dealers keep it, and whether it registers your gun.
If you have an unwanted firearm in your possession and aren't sure what to do with it, we'll walk you through the legal options available for disposing of it safely and responsibly. There are four main ways to legally get rid of your unwanted gun: Give / Sell it to...
The Biden administration introduced a horrible policy called "Zero Tolerance" that had a negative impact on the firearms industry, particularly on FFL holders. Instead of being an agency that is intended to regulate and work with the firearm industry, the Bureau of...
If you're thinking about getting a Federal Firearms License (FFL) in Texas so that you can be a gun manufacturer or firearms dealer (even from your home) in the lone-star state, then you're in the right place. Most of the requirements for obtaining an FFL are...
No, simply adding more gun laws will not prevent more violence. In fact, our current laws don't even prevent violence. That doesn't mean that we need more/better laws. Instead, more restrictions will only make more victims. In this article, we're going to cover:...
Today, the ATF released an overview of the inspection process for FFLs who are also Department of Defense Contractors. You can view/download the ATF Inspection Process for DOD Contractors, or read it in full below. NOTE: This process is similar to, but different from,...
Are you looking to become a Federal Firearms License (FFL) holder in Nebraska? With the increasingly tightened gun laws in our nation, a growing population is looking to become gun owners within the Nebraska gun and FFL holder laws. As an FFL holder, you are allowed...
With the recent horrible shooting event in Las Vegas, Nevada, where 59 people were murdered and hundreds more were injured, the question about whether the shooter actually used a full-automatic machine gun has been popular. I may have inadvertently started this...
A Federal Firearms License (FFL) allows you to operate in the business of selling firearms and firearms accessories. This includes handguns, long guns, ammo, and other NFA items (such as suppressors, short-barrel rifles, machine guns, etc.). Fortunately, many states...
As I mentioned in our article on reduced NFA wait times, NFATracker is an awesome resource for our community. These guys collect and display various ATF paperwork approval and NFA transfer information. I'm including some information from their website here, but you...
Increasing firearm regulations in some states, along with nationwide ammunition shortages, have contributed to a growing interest in becoming Federal Firearms License (FFL) holders. Many people become FFL dealers, in addition to carrying their concealed pistol...
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