Federal Firearms Regulations Reference Guide – Updated

by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Sep 30, 2026

The ATF’s Federal Firearm Regulations Reference Guide (FFRRG) has been updated for 2023! The FFLRG hasn’t been updated by the ATF since 2014, and an official copy still costs $39.95 from the federal government. RocketFFL, the leader in helping you get your FFL...

Minnesota Handgun Carry Permit No Longer Alternative to NICS Background Check

by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Oct 1, 2026

When this article was first written in 2017, the Minnesota Handgun Carry Permit had just been approved by the ATF as an alternative to the normally required FBI NICS background check prior to the transfer of a firearm from an FFL to a customer. As of then, Minnesota...

Number of Firearms Manufactured in the United States [2026]

by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Welcome to the mother lode of ATF data on firearms in commerce! 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, and distribution) and FFLs...

ATF 5320.20 – How To Transport NFA Firearms [2026]

by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Sep 30, 2026

There’s a special ATF Form before you can transport NFA Firearms across state lines – it’s the ATF Form 5320.20 form (also called the “Form 20”) In this guide to ATF Form 5320.20, we’ll cover: Restrictions on Interstate NFA Firearm...

Responsible Person for FFL Guide [2026] – ATF Requirements

by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Oct 1, 2026

So, you’re either thinking about getting your FFL, or you already have an FFL license and are curious about Responsible Persons (RPs). We get it – there’s a lot of confusion about Responsible Persons on FFLs. We hear questions about RPs like: How...

How to Get a Home-Based FFL [2026]

by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Contrary to popular belief, getting a home-based FFL is perfectly legal, surprisingly straightforward, and more common than most people realize. Unfortunately, there are a lot of myths about getting a home-based FFL from the ATF. So, why should you trust the...