by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Getting a Federal Firearms License (FFL) is easier than many people think. For example, you don’t need a traditional gun store, and in many cases, you can even operate an FFL business from your home (of course, your actual purpose and zoning matter a LOT here)....
by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Now that you’ve got your FFL, you’re going to need a way to manage your Acquisition and Disposition (A&D) records. This is an important decision to make now – it can be difficult to switch from one set of FFL records to another (but not...
by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Oct 6, 2026
FFL License Types Depending on the type of firearm business activity you’d like to conduct, you’ll need a particular “type” of FFL license. An FFL is a license that allows the Federal Firearm Licensee (the person/company that has an FFL license) to import, make, or...
by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Oct 6, 2026
An FFL number is the unique identifying number the ATF assigns to every Federal Firearms License it issues. Beyond identifying the licensee, the FFL number also tells you useful information about the FFL, like the type of license, where it is located, and when it...
by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Sep 30, 2026
In this article we will cover: Are armor-piercing bullets legal? A: Yes. Under federal law it is perfectly legal to make, sell and purchase “armor-piercing” ammunition as long as you have the proper licensing. However, there are some nuances to the...
by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Across the nation, there is concern about accessibility to firearms, which has many people looking into becoming Federal Firearms License (FFL) holders in their community. As an FFL dealer in Montana, cleared by the NICS, you are allowed by federal law to sell and...