What is a Straw Purchase?

What is a Straw Purchase?

Q: What is a Straw Purchase? A: A straw purchase occurs when one person buys a gun for someone else who is either prohibited by law from possessing a gun or who does not want his or her name associated with the transaction. A straw purchase is a felony with a...
Type 7 FFL – What it is and How to Get One

Type 7 FFL – What it is and How to Get One

A Type 7 FFL is one of 9 types of Federal Firearm Licenses which allows the FFL holder to manufacture firearms and ammunition as a business. The Type 7 FFL is commonly called the “manufacturer’s FFL,” however, there are technically three different types of...
How to Get Your FFL in Ohio

How to Get Your FFL in Ohio

A growing number of people across the nation want to serve their communities as Federal Firearms License (FFL) holders. These FFL holders are allowed by federal law to handle the selling and distribution of firearms and ammo, NFA items, and FFL transfers through their...
Form 4473 Questions and Answers

Form 4473 Questions and Answers

The ATF Form 4473 is the “Firearms Transaction Record” used by Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) whenever they sell or transfer a gun to a customer. I’m a firearms attorney that specializes in ATF/FFL compliance under federal law and I’ve helped thousands...
How to Dispose of a Gun Legally (Step by Step)

How to Dispose of a Gun Legally (Step by Step)

If you have an unwanted firearm in your possession and aren’t sure what to do with it, we’ll walk you through the legal options available for disposing of it safely and responsibly. There are four main ways to legally get rid of your unwanted gun: Give /...
How to Get an FFL in Texas [2026] TX FFL Guide

How to Get an FFL in Texas [2026] TX FFL Guide

If you’re thinking about getting a Federal Firearms License (FFL) in Texas so that you can be a gun manufacturer or firearms dealer (even from your home) in the lone-star state, then you’re in the right place. Most of the requirements for obtaining an FFL...