Knowledge Base
Searchable, continuously-updated guidance on licensing, NFA, recordkeeping, and running a compliant firearms business.
A plain-English overview of the Federal Firearms License, who needs one, and the difference between dealing as a hobby and as a business.
Operating an FFL from your residence is legal in most states. Here's how to handle zoning, ATF requirements, and recordkeeping.
Becoming a Special Occupational Taxpayer lets your FFL handle NFA items. Here's how Class 01/02/03 work and which you need.
Your A&D record is the backbone of FFL compliance. Learn what to record, when, and how to survive an ATF inspection.
What inspectors look for, the most common violations, and how to score yourself before they arrive.
The Firearms Transaction Record is the most error-prone form in the shop. A field-by-field guide to getting it right.