Silencer Shop vs ATF: What the NFA Ruling Means for FFLs

Silencer Shop vs ATF: What the NFA Ruling Means for FFLs

NFA update (October 2026) In an Oct 12 court filing, DOJ confirmed ATF will no longer enforce the challenged NFA provisions against anyone, but argued the injunction protects only the plaintiffs and specified persons; everyone else relies on enforcement discretion ATF...
FFL Requirements – How To Qualify for an FFL [2026]

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

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

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?

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...
FFL License Types – Which FFL Should You Get? [2026]

FFL License Types – Which FFL Should You Get? [2026]

FFL License Types Depending on the type of firearm business activity you’d like to conduct, you’ll need a particular “type” of FFL license. An FFL is a license that allows the Federal Firearm Licensee (the person/company that has an FFL license) to import, make, or...