Deciding that you want to apply for a Federal Firearms License (FFL) can mean a surge of excitement and anticipation. Getting your FFL means you will be able to serve your community by legally buying and selling firearms. However, many people quickly lose that excitement once they see what the process of applying for one […]

A growing number of people across the nation want to serve their communities as Federal Firearms License (FFL) holders. These FFL holders are allowed by federal law to handle the selling and distribution of firearms. There are just a few requirements to follow to get your FFL in Alaska. At Rocket FFL, we hope to […]

A growing number of people across the nation want to serve their communities as Federal Firearms License (FFL) holders. These FFL holders are allowed by federal law to handle the selling and distribution of firearms and ammunition through processes like FFL transfers. There are just a few requirements to follow to get your FFL in […]

Before purchasing a firearm from a licensed gun dealer (Federal Firearm License or “FFL”) federal background check requirements must be met. This means that the customer must complete a federal form and, in most cases, undergo a criminal background check. Firearm Purchases from Gun Dealers In order to purchase a “standard” firearm from a licensed […]

The Democrats are already introducing their first pieces of gun legislation. This bill, HR 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021, and also the Enhanced Background Check Act 2021 (HR 1446). HR 8 was introduced on March 2, 2021 and has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. It proposes to require […]

The Democrats are planning on ramming through their first two pieces of gun legislation. This bill, HR 1446, or the Enhanced Background Check Act of 2021 and also HR 8, the Bipartisan Background Check Act of 2021. HR 1446 was introduced on March 1, 2021, and has been referred to the House Committee on the […]

A growing number of people across the nation want to serve their communities as Federal Firearms License (FFL) holders. These FFL holders are allowed by federal law to handle the selling and distribution of firearms. There are just a few requirements to follow to get your FFL in Florida. At Rocket FFL, we hope to […]

There has been a lot of discussion about “80% Frames” or “80% receivers” lately. We get many questions about them, such as: Are “80% frames” legal? What are “80% receivers”? Is an “80% frame” legally a firearm? Can I convert an “80% receiver” into a firearm? We aim to answer all of these questions here […]

It is that time again. The ATF has officially updated the over the counter “Firearms Transaction Record”, more commonly known as the ATF Form 4473. Like most in the firearm industry, you are probably aware that every 3 years to so, a newly revised version of your favorite ATF form is released. While the past […]

Q: What are the new California ammunition laws? A: Beginning January 1, 2018, all ammunition sales must occur in face-to-face transactions (no online ammunition sales in California) and the seller needs a valid Ammunition Vendor License in order to sell more than 500 rounds of ammunition in any 30-day period. Ammunition in California California has […]

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.” Usually the questions we receive are: Should I get concealed carry insurance? Is concealed carry insurance a scam? If I should […]

Q: What does HR 7115 mean? A: HR 7115 is effectively a prohibition on the advertisement for “80% receivers” and AR parts, a requirement that homemade guns be serialized with FFL-assigned serial numbers, and it re-defines certain products as “banned hazardous products.” Summary: HR 7115 proposes 3 major changes to current gun laws. It aims […]