Category: ATF

One of the most common questions we get through our email helpdesk is “Can I get an FFL for personal use?” Well, as a firearms attorney with years of experience working with the ATF, representing hundreds of FFLs across the country, and helping many thousands of people get their Federal Firearms License, I can give […]

If you have possession of an unwanted firearm and you want to get rid of it but you’re not sure what your options are, we’re going to walk you through how to dispose of a gun legally. There are four main ways to legally get rid of your unwanted gun: First, a quick discussion on […]

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.

There are many questions about solvent traps and few correct answers. So, I’m writing this article to be a solvent trap Q&A. The first question is perhaps the most important: Why should you listen to me? I am firearms attorney (but I’m not your attorney so this isn’t “legal advice”) who has helped 20,000 people get their […]

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 punishment of 10 years […]

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 manufacturing license:  In addition to manufacturing standard firearms, the Type 07 […]

If you’ve already been looking into 922r compliance, then you likely already know how confusing it can seem. Worry not – I’m a firearms attorney and although this isn’t legal advice because I’m not YOUR attorney, I’ve represented hundred of clients across the country on firearm legal matters and can explain the 18 USC 922r […]

The Biden administration introduced a horrible policy called “Zero Tolerance” that was detrimental to the firearms industry – specifically, FFLs. Instead of being an agency that is intended to regulate and work with the firearm industry, the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) became even more hostile to the industry and started treating […]

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 requirement, we offer an online course that helps people to set up their FFL the […]

We’ve got some great news for our industry… NFA paperwork processing times from the ATF have dropped significantly from years past. We have even better news for you if you already have your FFL: this is likely to encourage more customers to buy NFA firearms (like silencers, short barreled rifles, and more) from you!   […]

After you’ve taken our Get Your FFL course and you’re up and running with your FFL, depending on your FFL type you’re going to want to start either making firearms or buying them at dealer pricing and having them shipped straight to your door – even at your home . But…. you’re going to have to do one more thing […]

How to Get a Class 3 License Ok, first off, there’s really no such thing as a “Class 3 License.” Instead, someone who has a Federal Firearms License, must become a Special Occupational Taxpayer (SOT) in order to deal, manufacture, or import a certain category of firearms called NFA Firearms/Title II firearms. This special category […]