by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Sep 30, 2026
The United States is full of individuals, communities, and states passionate about firearms, whether buying, selling, shooting, or manufacturing. This is why scores of people want to become FFL dealers every day. These Federal Firearms License holders are people who...
by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Oct 1, 2026
If you’re a firearm dealer, manufacturer, or a gunsmith and you’re looking to accept credit cards as payment for firearm transactions, you might already be aware of the biggest problem of credit card processing for FFLs: most of the “big-name” payment processors are...
by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Sep 30, 2026
As a gun dealer in the state of Indiana, you can serve your community in a way that few others can. Having a Federal Firearms License (FFL) allows you to legally buy and sell firearms, ammo, and other NFA items. It is because of this privilege that people across the...
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...
by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Oct 13, 2026
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 | Last updated Sep 30, 2026
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...