Prohibited Persons / Firearm Possession [2026]

by RocketFFL | Jun 1, 2026 | ATF

Under federal law, “Prohibited persons” may not possess firearms or ammunition. It is also unlawful to knowingly give a prohibited person firearms or ammunition. Those restrictions may seem straight-forward, but there are unique definitions and exceptions that apply...

Solvent Traps – Fun Time or Jail Time?

by RocketFFL | May 25, 2026 | ATF

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 Cost [2026] – How Much is a Federal Firearm License?

by RocketFFL | May 13, 2026 | ATF, FFL, Popular

Understanding the cost of an FFL is one of the first steps in determining whether a Federal Firearms License is right for you and which license type best fits your goals. As a firearms attorney who’s represented and helped hundreds of FFLs against the ATF and...

FFL Number – What it Means and How to Look it Up

by RocketFFL | May 6, 2026 | ATF, FFL

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,...

How to Get an FFL License [2026] Step-by-step Guide

by RocketFFL | Apr 22, 2026 | ATF, FFL, Popular

If you’re wondering how to get a ffl, I have some good news for you – it’s easier than you think. And, with how things are shaping up at the federal level, this might be the best year to start and ffl business and become an FFL holder! In less than a...

ATF Procedure 2017-1 – Private Firearm Transfers Through FFLs

by RocketFFL | Sep 5, 2017 | ATF, ATF Rulings

Recently the ATF published Procedure 2017-1 (not ATF Ruling 2017-1). ATF Procedure 2017-1 “set[s] forth the record-keeping and National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) procedures for a Federal firearms licensee (FFL) who facilitates the transfer...