Tag: ATF inspection

#1 cited ATF violation and how to avoid it

Our magical FFL software can’t create time, but we can reduce the time spent on your ATF books and simplify tasks to ensure you can always do a quick, simple acquisition or disposition. While a traditional bound book, or FFL … Continue reading


6 Strategies to Grow Your Firearms Business

Like any business, you want to attract more customers so you can grow. Use these key strategies to develop your business and bring in more sales. Whether you’re using your FFL to operate a retail store, make on-the-road gun show … Continue reading


How to Manage Gun Store Inventory

ATF compliance aside, gun stores are still retail businesses. Here are some ways your store can manage and display your firearms and accessories. As if the ATF wasn’t enough to worry about, you have a retail business to run! One … Continue reading


The New Form 4473 is Here: What’s Changed?

The ATF has made significant changes to Form 4473. FFL holders are expected to use the new form starting January 16, 2017. You’ve seen Form 4473 a thousand times. It’s the most common piece of paperwork you deal with every … Continue reading


Why Shooting Ranges Should Get Their FFL

Shooting ranges technically aren’t required to obtain a federal firearms license, but they are a smart way to make your business successful. Opening and owning a shooting range is a big project. You need access to a lot of space. … Continue reading


ITAR Regulations You Need to Know

ITAR is a set of regulations on gun manufacturers and exporters set by the State Department. Do they apply to your FFL business? Your business is growing. Retail sales are up and you think maybe it’s time to expand your … Continue reading


Different Ways You Can Use Your FFL

Use your FFL to make money as many ways as you can. With your federal firearms license, there are multiple ways you can create revenue selling firearms. As a business, you want to make money as many ways as you … Continue reading


Proper Procedure for Transporting Firearms

As a firearms dealer, you’ll inevitably have to transport firearms at some point. This guide teaches the proper procedure so you stay compliant. When it comes to selling firearms, it seems like every facet of business is regulated in some … Continue reading


Who is Eligible to Buy a Firearm?

Federally licensed firearm dealers are required to check the eligibility of each potential buyer. Who is eligible to buy a firearm and who is prohibited? While the Second Amendment preserves our right to possess firearms, it doesn’t prevent the restriction … Continue reading


The ATF’s Requirements for Electronic A&D Books

Now that the ATF permits electronic records of A&D books, it’s important to understand the regulatory changes and the new requirements. The Gun Control Act of 1968 requires FFLs to keep and maintain acquisition and disposition records throughout course of … Continue reading