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...![FFL License Types – Which FFL Should You Get? [2026]](https://rocketffl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/FFL-License-Types.jpeg)
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...
FFL Number – What it Means and How to Look it Up
An FFL number is the unique identifying number the ATF assigns to every Federal Firearms License it issues. Beyond identifying the licensee, the FFL number also tells you useful information about the FFL, like the type of license, where it is located, and when it...
AP Ammo – Are armor piercing bullets legal?
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...
How Much Does an FFL Cost?