Can I Get an FFL for Personal Use?

Can I Get an FFL for Personal Use?

by | Jun 23, 2026 | ATF, FFL

Among the many questions we receive, one of the most common is: “Can I get an FFL for personal use?” Well, as a firearms attorney with years of experience working with the ATF, representing hundreds of FFLs across the country, and helping many thousands of people get...
Foreign Persons and Firearm Possession

Foreign Persons and Firearm Possession

by | Jun 23, 2026 | ATF

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...
What is an 80% Receiver?

What is an 80% Receiver?

by | Jun 15, 2026 | ATF

“80% frames” and “80% receivers” have generated a lot of discussion in recent years. We frequently get questions such as: Are “80% frames” legal? What are “80% receivers”? Is an “80% frame” legally a firearm?...
NFA Approval Times Getting Faster!

NFA Approval Times Getting Faster!

by | Jun 7, 2026 | ATF, ATF Forms, NFA, Statistics

We’ve got some great news for the firearms industry: ATF processing times for NFA paperwork have dropped significantly compared to previous years. We have even better news for you if you already have your FFL: this is likely to encourage more customers to buy...
922r Compliance – Imported Firearms

922r Compliance – Imported Firearms

by | Jun 3, 2026 | ATF

If you’ve already started researching 922r compliance, you’ve probably discovered that it can be a confusing topic. Worry not – I’m a firearms attorney and although this isn’t legal advice because I’m not YOUR attorney, I’ve...