Silencer Shop vs ATF: What the NFA Ruling Means for FFLs
UPDATED Aug 28, 0226 On August 5, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas ruled in Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF, consolidated with Jensen v. ATF, that key portions of the NFA can no longer constitutionally be enforced against...![FFL Requirements – How To Qualify for an FFL [2026]](https://rocketffl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ffl-requirements.jpg)
FFL Requirements – How To Qualify for an FFL [2026]
Getting a Federal Firearms License (FFL) is easier than many people think, but there are specific federal, state, and local requirements you must meet before ATF will give you a license. At the federal level, you generally must be at least 21 years old, be legally...
How to Get an FFL License – Step-by-step Guide
Getting a Federal Firearms License (FFL) is easier than many people think. For example, you don’t need a traditional gun store, and in many cases, you can even operate an FFL business from your home (of course, your actual purpose and zoning matter a LOT here)....
FFL License, Application, SOT, and Inspection Statistics
Welcome to the mother-lode of ATF-related data on FFL Applications and Inspections statistics! 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,...
Solvent Traps – Fun Time or Jail Time?
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...
How Much Does an FFL Cost?