Home-Based FFL Guide

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 […]

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ATF 5320.20 Form

ATF 5320.20 – How To Transport NFA Firearms [2025]

There’s a special ATF Form before you can transport NFA Firearms across state lines – it’s the ATF Form 5320.20 form (also called the “Form 20”) In this ATF 5320.20 form guide, we’re going to cover: Restrictions on Interstate NFA Firearm Transportation Before we cover the rules for traveling with NFA Firearms across state lines, […]

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Get Your FFL in Maine (ME): Step-by-Step Guide [2025]

The State of Maine allows Federal Firearms License (FFL) holders to sell, distribute, and manufacture firearms within its borders. Gun dealers will find Maine a pleasant state to do business in, with an abundance of hunting, constitutional carry, and less restrictive gun laws than most states. There are just a few requirements to get your […]

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Number of Firearms Manufactured in the United States [2025]

Welcome to the mother-load of ATF-related data on firearms in commerce! 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, and distribution) and FFLs (applications and inspections. In the ATF’s Firearms Commerce in the United States […]

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How to Get Your FFL in Rhode Island (RI): Gun Dealer’s Guide

The firearms industry is full of people passionate about exercising their second amendment rights to the fullest extent. This includes people who want to serve their communities by opening their very own gun shop and becoming Federal Firearms License Holders. FFL gun dealers are people who are legally able to sell firearms, ammo, and other […]

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How to Get Your FFL in Oregon (OR) [By a Firearms Attorney]

America is one of the only countries in the world where individuals can possess and sell firearms without having to worry about oppressive gun laws (in most states). If you want to open up your own gun shop, you can do so with relative ease in many states — just like Oregon! All you need […]

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Minnesota Handgun Carry Permit No Longer Alternative to NICS Background Check

When this article was first written in 2017, the Minnesota Handgun Carry Permit had just been approved by the ATF as an alternative to the normally required FBI NICS background check prior to the transfer of a firearm from an FFL to a customer. As of then, Minnesota Handgun Carry Permits with expiration dates of […]

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Electronic 4473 Storage (Digital FFL Records)

When a customer purchases a firearm from a Federal Firearm Licensee (FFL), the firearm must be “transferred” to the customer using a federal form provided by the ATF called the “Firearm Transaction Record” or ATF Form 4473. If you’ve ever purchased a firearm from a gun dealer, the 4473 is the form you filled out […]

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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 distribute firearms and ammo as a gun dealer. There are some […]

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[GUIDE] How to Get Your FFL in Mississippi (MS)

Many concealed carry gun owners want to become Federal Firearms License holders (FFL) to operate gun stores. These FFL holders are allowed by federal law to handle the selling and distribution of firearms. There are just a few requirements to do more than just purchase firearms and get your FFL in Mississippi.  At Rocket FFL, […]

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How to Get Your FFL in Nevada (NV)

Today in America, a growing number of CCW holders are learning how to become FFL dealers to serve their communities as Federal Firearms License (FFL) holders. These FFL holders are allowed by federal law to be licensed dealers to handle the selling and distribution of firearms and ammo. You must be more than a gun […]

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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 become an FFL dealer in South Carolina. We hope to […]

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Guide to Getting Your FFL License in South Dakota (SD)

The requirements are few to get your FFL in South Dakota. At Rocket FFL, we want to make the South Dakota gun dealers’ federal license process easy as possible. We will discuss in this article: FFL Cost in South Dakota Steps to getting your FFL in South Dakota Federal Requirements for an FFL South Dakota […]

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