Gunsmithing License: Do You Need an FFL to Be a Gunsmith?
If you’re the person your friends hand their guns to when something isn’t working right, or you’ve gotten good at trigger jobs, fitting barrels, or Cerakote, you’ve probably wondered whether you can charge for it. You can. But once it becomes a...
The ATF FFL Interview: What to Expect and How to Prepare
After you send in your ATF Form 7, the next big step is a sit-down with an ATF Industry Operations Investigator (IOI). ATF calls it a qualification inspection. Most people call it the FFL interview. It makes a lot of applicants nervous. It shouldn’t. I’ve...
How to Get Your FFL in Pennsylvania (PA): Step-by-Step Guide
Pennsylvania has over 5,800 active Federal Firearms Licenses (FFLs) in the state. If you’re thinking about starting a firearms business in Pennsylvania, the first step is deciding which type of FFL will be right for your business. Then, you’ll need to meet both...
How Long Does It Take to Get an FFL?
When you’re thinking about getting a federal firearms license (FFL), one of the things you may wonder about is how long it’s going to take the ATF to approve your FFL application, and for you to become a federal firearms licensee. The ATF portion of the...![FFL Requirements – How To Qualify for an FFL [2026]](https://rocketffl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ffl-requirements.jpg)
FFL Requirements – How To Qualify for an FFL [2026]
Getting a Federal Firearms License (FFL) is easier than many people think, but there are specific federal, state, and local requirements you must meet before ATF will give you a license. At the federal level, you generally must be at least 21 years old, be legally...
How Much Does an FFL Cost?