by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Oct 1, 2026
An FFL is a Federal Firearms License that is issued by the ATF to individuals or companies that allows them to engage in the business of firearms whether that be buy/selling (dealing), gun-smithing, manufacturing, or importing/exporting. Although it’s not a...
by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Many people in South Carolina research the best way to become Federal Firearms License (FFL) holders. FFL holders are allowed by federal law to sell, distribute, and even manufacture firearms and ammo. There are just a few requirements to follow to get your FFL and...
by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Oct 1, 2026
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 punishment...
by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Sep 30, 2026
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...
by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Oct 1, 2026
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...
by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Oct 6, 2026
The ATF Form 4473 is the “Firearms Transaction Record” a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) uses when it sells or transfers a gun to someone who doesn’t have an FFL. If you’ve bought a gun at a gun store, it’s the form you filled out at the...