by Ryan Cleckner | Aug 22, 2026 | ATF, FFL, Popular
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...
by Ryan Cleckner | Aug 21, 2026 | ATF, FFL
An FFL number is a unique identifying number assigned to every Federal Firearms License issued by the ATF. In addition to identifying FFLs, the FFL number also shares some information about the FFL (like the Type of FFL, the expirations date, and more). In this...
by Ryan Cleckner | Aug 9, 2026 | ATF, FFL, NFA
In this article we will cover: Are armor-piercing bullets legal? A: Yes. Under federal law it is perfectly legal to make, sell and purchase “armor-piercing” ammunition as long as you have the proper licensing. However, there are some nuances to the...
by Ryan Cleckner | Aug 4, 2026 | ATF, FFL
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...
by Ryan Cleckner | Aug 3, 2026 | ATF, FFL
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...
by Ryan Cleckner | Aug 3, 2026 | ATF, FFL
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...