by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Sep 30, 2026
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 | Last updated Oct 16, 2026
NFA update (October 2026) In an Oct 12 court filing, DOJ confirmed ATF will no longer enforce the challenged NFA provisions against anyone, but argued the injunction protects only the plaintiffs and specified persons; everyone else relies on enforcement discretion ATF...
by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Sep 30, 2026
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 | Last updated Oct 1, 2026
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,...
by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Sep 30, 2026
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...
by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Obtaining a Federal Firearms License (FFL) in Colorado allows you to legally engage in the sale, transfer, and distribution of firearms in accordance with federal law. At a glance, Colorado has an average amount of gun laws statewide, but FFL dealers in a few counties...