Category: ATF

There a different types of FFL to choose from. Make sure you understand which FFL type is best for you.

As a general rule, foreign nationals may not legally possess firearms or ammunition while in the United States. That doesn’t mean every foreign visitor or tourist is breaking the law by merely holding a firearm. There are a few exceptions to the general rule that can allow certain individuals to legally possess firearms while in […]

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 […]

UPDATED 5/5/26 – The ATF just announced a landmark rule making change of 34 proposed rules. We got our hands on 20 of the draft versions of the rules scheduled to be published tomorrow and have already included their summaries under the relevant rules below. The rules have not yet been published for comment so […]

Contrary to popular belief, getting a home based FFL is perfectly legal, easy to do, and very common. Unfortunately, there are many myths about getting a home based FFL from the BATF. So, why should you trust the information I’m writing for you here? I’m an actual firearms attorney and specialist in ATF compliance who’s […]

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 […]

What is an FFL number? 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). What does an FFL number mean? An […]

Depending on the license type, an FFL costs between $30 and $200 for three years. In this article, we break down all FFL License fees (including SOT/Class 3).

How long do FFLs need to keep their records? As an attorney specializing in ATF compliance for FFLs, this is a fairly common question I receive. Unfortunately, the simplest answer I have is a common answer from attorneys: “It depends.”  The duration for each ATF record that you need to keep as a Federal Firearms […]

There has been a lot of discussion about “80% Frames” or “80% receivers” lately. We get many questions about them, such as: We aim to answer all of these questions here in this guide to “80% frames/receivers.” If you’re looking for more information, be sure to check out this 80% Lower Receiver FAQ write-up. What […]

Summary: AR15 Drop In Auto Sears (DIAS) manufactured after October 31st, 1981 are considered machine guns and are therefore regulated under the National Firearms Act of 1934. IMPORTANT: Despite this ruling, possession of ANY Drop In Auto Sear along with an AR-15 with some M16 parts, constitutes a machinegun. The Firearm Owner’s Protection Act of […]