Many people looking to purchase NFA Firearms wonder if they should put the guns into a special kind of trust called an NFA Gun Trust. As you’ll see below, we don’t think using a regular firearms trust is worth it anymore. Sure, there was a time when a gun trust was a smart idea for […]

If you’re looking to purchase a suppressor or any other NFA Firearm like a Short Barreled Rifle (SBR) and you’re not an FFL and SOT, then you’re going to need to get a tax stamp. In this NFA Tax Stamp Guide, we’re going to cover how to get a tax stamp for your suppressor or […]

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.

Have you ever tried to send or receive a firearm but weren’t sure how to do it? Maybe you just bought a firearm online, or you need to ship a gun, and you’re wondering how to transfer it. You might have looked into transferring the gun and you learned that transfers the gun through an […]

There a different types of FFL to choose from. Make sure you understand which FFL type is best for you.

An SOT License is required to make or sell NFA Firearms like suppressors, SBRs, and more. We cover everything about being a Special Occupational Taxpayer (SOT)

Depending on the license type, an FFL costs between $30 and $200 for three years. In this article, we break down all FFL License fees (including SOT/Class 3).

How long do FFLs need to keep their records? As an attorney specializing in ATF compliance for FFLs, this is a fairly common question I receive. Unfortunately, the simplest answer I have is a common answer from attorneys: “It depends.”  The duration for each ATF record that you need to keep as a Federal Firearms […]

If you’re a firearm dealer, manufacturer, or a gunsmith and you’re looking to accept credit cards as payment for firearm transactions, you might already be aware of the biggest problem of credit card processing for FFLs: most of the “big-name” payment processors are anti-gun and will not work with firearms businesses. You also may have […]

FFL eZ Check system provided by the ATF that helps individuals and other FFLs confirm the validity of a Federal Firearm License (FFL). The eZ Check system is a great tool for what it is designed for: to make sure that an FFL is legitimate. In this article, we’re going to cover everything you need […]

Under federal law, “Prohibited persons” may not possess firearms or ammunition. It is also unlawful to knowingly give a prohibited person firearms or ammunition. Those restrictions may seem straight-forward, but there are unique definitions and exceptions that apply to both – for example, what exactly makes a person “prohibited” and what technically counts as firearms […]

So, you’re either thinking about getting your FFL, or you already have an FFL license and are curious about Responsible Persons (RPs). We get it – there’s a lot of confusion about Responsible Persons on FFLs. We hear questions about RPs like: We’ll cover these questions in this Responsible Person Guide. Of course, the basics […]