by Ryan Cleckner | Jun 25, 2026 | ATF, FFL
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...
by Ryan Cleckner | Jun 25, 2026 | FFL, State
The firearms industry is full of people passionate about exercising their second amendment rights to the fullest extent. This includes people who want to serve their communities by becoming Federal Firearms License Holders. A Federal Firearms License (FFL) allows you...
by Ryan Cleckner | Jun 25, 2026 | FFL, State
America affords many freedoms to its citizens that many countries around the world do not recognize. One of the most apparent freedoms that Americans possess is buying, selling, and trading firearms as a federal firearms licensee. The most passionate gun owners often...
by Ryan Cleckner | Jun 25, 2026 | ATF Forms, FFL, NFA
If you’re looking into buying an NFA Firearm, you’ve probably heard of the ATF Form 4, but you may not be sure exactly what it is, when to use it, or even how the Form 4 is used. First, what are NFA Firearms? NFA firearms are a special category of highly...
by Ryan Cleckner | Jun 25, 2026 | ATF, FFL, NFA
Contrary to popular belief, it is perfectly legal for a law-abiding citizen of the United States to own/possess a machine gun (sometimes called a full-auto firearm or automatic weapon). This fact drives organizations like the Giffords Law Center and the Brady Center...
by Ryan Cleckner | Jun 23, 2026 | ATF, FFL, NFA
How to Get a Class 3 License First, let’s clear up a common misconception: there really is no such thing as a “Class 3 License.” Instead, someone who has a Federal Firearms License, must become a Special Occupational Taxpayer (SOT) in order to deal,...