When you have your FFL license, you are required to keep several important documents and other material on hand at your licensed location (often your home). The ATF will look to be sure you have these things if they do an inspection, so it’s important to know what these documents are.
The first document you need on hand is, obviously, a copy of your FFL license. The license needs to be kept readily available for the inspection of any ATF officer. It’s not as though you’ll have someone from the ATF coming into your location once a month to look at your license, but if someone from the ATF should ask to see it, you should have it readily available. This requirement also holds true for gun shows you may be working as well.
The second document you need to have on hand is the Youth Handgun Safety poster. This poster simply provides information about youths and the use of handguns as well as provisions of the Youth Handgun Safety Act. Along with that, you need the Youth Handgun Safety Act Notice pamphlets. The ATF requires that you make these available for people who purchase handguns from you. The pamphlets basically reiterate the poster and go into more details of the Act itself.
The final information you’ll need to keep on hand is a copy of all of your inventory records. That includes your A&D (Acquisitions & Dispositions) Book, all of the Form 4473s for transfers you’ve done, and any other records you may keep related to FFL inventory. These books should be kept neat and orderly. Brandon’s silencer company, Dakota Silencer, utilizes large 3-ring binders which work well.
If you store your FFL inventory in the same location as personal firearms, be sure you have labeled all personal firearms as “not for sale” so ATF will not bother these personal items.
If you have your Class 3 license, you’ll want to keep a copy of that on hand at your location, similar to your FFL license. You’ll also want to make sure you have all of your inventory records associated with that license on hand too. Additionally, if you’ve applied for any variances with the ATF concerning your FFL license, you need to have copies of each of those accessible.
It’s not an extensive list of documents that you need to have on hand, but it is important that you ensure you have each of these available and up to date. If you haven’t gotten your FFL yet but would like information on how to get it, join FFL123.com today!
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Just interested in more info on how to obtain ffl
Just emailed more information to you.
https://www.ffl123.com/docs/Free-Report.pdf
Id really like to have a bunch of information to obtain an FFL. Im in NC, so i dont really know the needs and requirements. mostly because in NC, you can just buy privately and wear it in the open without a permit. so info would be great.
-Chris
https://www.ffl123.com/docs/Free-Report.pdf
would like more information on how I can obtain an ffl license in california
I am ready to get started on the process. By the way how long does it take on average?
Like more information live in wv
how long do u need to keep these records?
20 year
Like more info on FFL.
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Brandon is the MAN!! His program is AWSOME, and his support is even better!
My application was I the mail two weeks after I signed up with Brandon.
Great news!
Would like to get FFL in ca
Guides do indeed work in CA sir.
I am interested in the FFL & SOT for my personal use, not for retail sales at this time but would like to know what steps I need to take before joining your group & ordering the FFL packages .
Thank you,
Daniel L.
Hey Daniel! I don’t get email notice when questions are asked here, so sorry for the delay. Our guides do cover how to make this work in your name or in a business name. Most customers start out mainly for personal reasons to get FFL License, but we help you discover new opportunity as well.
Get everything needed?
Got everything needed sir?
What are the costs ( State / Federal) after the purchase of your FFL kit ?
ATF charges $150 to apply and this fee covers you for 3 years sir. Rarely are there state related fees, as this is a federal license.
What state? Federal is $150 to apply and covers you for 3 years.
Id love some more info on how yo get a FFL
Hey Chris! Did you get our free report from the main page? This will provide some additional insights sir.
https://www.ffl123.com/docs/Free-Report.pdf
I’d like be to know if this works in NY!
Yes Will! We have a chapter for NY and we have an active member’s area related to NY as well. It is nice because you can chat with others in your state working on an FFL as well.
Yes, guides work for the NY. Even a chapter specific of NY.
Im in California and I wanted to know where and how can I get my certificate if eligibility?
Yes, we have an entire chapter on CA FFL process. No worries, we have this covered sir.
Already applied for FFL?
Where do you get the Youth Handgun Safety poster from????
Hey David! As covered in the member’s area… ATF will mail it once your FFL comes in the mail. Comes in a big packet of other items, see part in member’s area on this topic sir.
Free from ATF Distribution Center. https://www.atf.gov/distribution-center-order-form
I would like info on obtaining my FFL , I dont have a business, but a small gunsmithing shop and safes at home..mainly for my hobby, but being disabled I would like to make a little money at it..
Hey Jeff! Yes, our guides will be perfect sir. We have many ideas to help you success once we help you get approved sir.
Hey Jeff – we can help you do it all sir! https://www.ffl123.com/docs/Free-Report.pdf
I need some info about receiving an FFL for a home based business in KY. (Pike County)
Thanks
Hey Scotty! Process is a federal process, so the same in each state. We can help ensure you have all issues covered in KY, this will not be an issue sir.
Yes, our guides cover everything. See our free FFL report as well sir. https://www.ffl123.com/docs/Free-Report.pdf
Brandon, I have kids in the house, can I still get a home base FFL?
Hey Bernie! Yes, this will not be an issue sir. Thanks for the question, Brandon
Yes, not an issue sir.
Brandon,
Do I need an LLC before applying for my FFL? Can I apply for both, home based FFL & Class 3 License? Thanks
No, LLC not required. Yes, can get both from home sir.
As to what degree of responsibility and accountability you are task regarding customer’s background checks prior to and after the purchase. Or is there such a concern?
FBI gives you red light or green light
Yes, you cannot complete a transfer until customer passes a background check.
How will you conduct the paperwork (ie..background check s….etc..) prior to giving the product to your customers. Do you need a personal computer for this?
feds do background checks
In most cases, ATF handles this via phone or Internet.
Just wanted to thank you for making it easy to obtain my Class 3 SOT. I’ve had my FFL for 7 years and after reading your website, decided to upgrade my license to a Class 3 SOT so I can mainly sell suppressors, but also automatic weapons. After purchasing your program and following the instructions, it made life simple and guided me through everything phase. Just wanted to let everyone know it is well worth the little price paid for this useful information with details right to the point. Thanks again.
Jim
Patriot Guns of Florida
Port St Lucie, Florida
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Thanks Jim!
Just wanted to thank you for making it easy to obtain my Class 3 SOT. I’ve had my FFL for 7 years and after reading your website, decided to upgrade my license to a Class 3 SOT so I can mainly sell suppressors, but also automatic weapons should the need arise. After purchasing your program and following the instructions, it made life simple and easy. It guided me through everything phase and I really liked the examples showing the filled out forms. Just wanted to let everyone know it is well worth the small price paid for this great and useful information with details right to the point. Thanks again.
Jim
Patriot Guns of Florida
Port St Lucie, Florida
PS: If you like, you have my permission to post this blog or use it however you want.
Thanks Jim!!!
What about the class 2 SOT tax? if you do not manufacture guns of any sort do you still have to pay the tax and also deal with ITAR as well?
Nope
Or does a class 7 provide the access to suprssors & fully automatic guns, etc and SOT Class 2 registration not needed?
This gets a little confusing
Need SOT for NFA items.
what about using as virtual office space? will ATF approve that? I cant do it from home because im renting a house in an HOA. neither will allow it. If I can use a virtual office, can I just do paper work there and have firearms somewhere else?