Category: FFL

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 definition of “armor piercing” ammunition that we’ll explore in this article, along with the licensing requirements for making ammunition for […]

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 anti-gun and will not work with firearms businesses. You also may have […]

When you’re trying to decide whether you should get a federal firearms license (FFL), one of the things you may wonder about is how long it’s going to take the ATF to approve your FFL application, and give you a federal firearms license. This is a fair concern, especially when dealing with the ATF. After […]

Many gun owners look for ways to share their passion with other people around them. This may take the form of taking their friends shooting, teaching people about firearm safety, or simply talking about it in conversations. But for many, the epitome of this passion is opening up their very own gun store. To do […]

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 can legally buy and sell handguns, rifles, ammo, and other NFA items (such as suppressors, […]

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 for each ATF record that you need to keep as a Federal Firearms […]

FFL eZ Check system provided by the ATF that helps individuals and other FFLs confirm the validity of a Federal Firearm License (FFL). The eZ Check system is a great tool for what it is designed for: to make sure that an FFL is legitimate. In this article, we’re going to cover everything you need […]

So, you’re either thinking about getting your FFL, or you already have an FFL license and are curious about Responsible Persons (RPs). We get it – there’s a lot of confusion about Responsible Persons on FFLs. We hear questions about RPs like: We’ll cover these questions in this Responsible Person Guide. Of course, the basics […]

The State of Maine allows Federal Firearms License (FFL) holders to sell, distribute, and manufacture firearms within its borders. Gun dealers will find Maine a pleasant state to do business in, with an abundance of hunting, constitutional carry, and less restrictive gun laws than most states. There are just a few requirements to get your […]

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 opening their very own gun shop and becoming Federal Firearms License Holders. FFL gun dealers are people who are legally able to sell firearms, ammo, and other […]

America is one of the only countries in the world where individuals can possess and sell firearms without having to worry about oppressive gun laws (in most states). If you want to open up your own gun shop, you can do so with relative ease in many states — just like Oregon! All you need […]

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 distribute firearms and ammo as a gun dealer. There are some […]