Tag: ATF

Thinking about getting an FFL License? Here’s where you need to start. We cover each step of the process and give you the tips and tricks to be successful.

We’ve got some great news for our industry… NFA paperwork processing times from the ATF have dropped significantly from years past. We have even better news for you if you already have your FFL: this is likely to encourage more customers to buy NFA firearms (like silencers, short barreled rifles, and more) from you!   […]

After you’ve taken our Get Your FFL course and you’re up and running with your FFL, depending on your FFL type you’re going to want to start either making firearms or buying them at dealer pricing and having them shipped straight to your door – even at your home . But…. you’re going to have to do one more thing […]

Ok, you can see where the firearms industry is heading and you’ve realized that this year is the best time to get an FFL to become a firearms dealer or even a licensed manufacturer but you’re not sure about the requirements for becoming an FFL holder. We get it – the whole process can seem […]

What is an FFL number? An FFL number is a unique identifying number assigned to every Federal Firearms License issued by the ATF. In addition to identifying FFLs, the FFL number also shares some information about the FFL (like the Type of FFL, the expirations date, and more). What does an FFL number mean? An […]

If you’re looking to purchase a suppressor or any other NFA Firearm like a Short Barreled Rifle (SBR) and you’re not an FFL and SOT, then you’re going to need to get a tax stamp. In this NFA Tax Stamp Guide, we’re going to cover how to get a tax stamp for your suppressor or […]

If you’re looking for information on the ATF Form 1, then that means you’re considering making an NFA firearm like a short barreled rifle (SBR), short barreled shotgun (SBS), or even maybe your own suppressor (silencer) and you want to make sure you’re doing it the right way. I’m here to help by breaking down […]

Contrary to popular belief, getting a home based FFL is perfectly legal, easy to do, and very common. Unfortunately, there are many myths about getting a home based FFL from the BATF. So, why should you trust the information I’m writing for you here? I’m an actual firearms attorney and specialist in ATF compliance who’s […]

Depending on the license type, an FFL costs between $30 and $200 for three years. In this article, we break down all FFL License fees (including SOT/Class 3).

There a different types of FFL to choose from. Make sure you understand which FFL type is best for you.

When this article was first written in 2017, the Minnesota Handgun Carry Permit had just been approved by the ATF as an alternative to the normally required FBI NICS background check prior to the transfer of a firearm from an FFL to a customer. As of then, Minnesota Handgun Carry Permits with expiration dates of […]

It is that time again. The ATF has officially updated the over the counter “Firearms Transaction Record”, more commonly known as the ATF Form 4473. Like most in the firearm industry, you are probably aware that every 3 years to so, a newly revised version of your favorite ATF form is released. While the past […]