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New laws, whether enacted on the local, state, or federal levels, can often be confusing. Adding to this confusion is the fact that many people try to boil legislation down to easy-to-digest snippets. Unfortunately, doing this often leaves out critical pieces of information that are necessary to the complete understanding of laws.

To help with this, we’re going to explain the new suppressor law in Texas that you have no doubt heard of by now and what it means for FFL holders.

Laying the Groundwork

On June 17, 2021, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed seven Second …

Getting an FFL is the first step to becoming a professional business in the arms industry. Generally speaking, it’s often a small obstacle, whereas setting up new accounts with wholesalers and manufactures to buy direct at wholesale pricing is often a larger obstacle than getting the FFL itself.

Navigating Supply & Demand

With limited supplies of firearms in the current market, the manufacturers and wholesalers can be picky about who they sell to based on their own business models and bottom line. One of the great benefits to using FFL123 is the help we provide with getting those accounts set up after …

The short answer to this question is yes. An FFL holder can buy a gun anywhere in the United States. However, as with anything that involves the Federal government and firearms, there are some caveats. Nothing is ever black and white, rather, more a shade of gray.

Don’t worry, though! We’ll go over the ways you can buy guns with your FFL and what you must do in order to stay within the confines of the law. Sure, there are some nuances here and there, but it’s really not hard to figure it out and it certainly shouldn’t deter you from …

Who can own a full-auto machine gun? Well, the simple answer is: you! You can own a machine gun. Yes, that’s right. It’s perfectly legal for you to own a machine gun! They are not some mythical object made up of Unobtainium.

Now to answer everyone’s second question – “don’t I need a special permit?” – and the answer is no. No, you do not need a special permit (or a secret handshake) to buy a full-auto machine gun, but you do have to follow the law. Essentially, if you’re legally able to buy any other kind of gun or NFA …

Many people think that machine guns and suppressors are illegal. This is straight up false. They’re absolutely legal, but the process to own them is a bit more complex. It comes with more paperwork, more money, and a stamp (NFA tax stamp) – but not the kind of stamp you use to mail a letter!

Thanks to Uncle Sam and the National Firearms Act of 1934, you have to pay a special tax, via what is commonly known as a tax stamp (NFA Tax Stamps), if you want to own a suppressor/silencer, machine gun, short barrel rifle (SBR), short barrel shotgun …

Just What Is An FFL Number?

Every FFL (Federal Firearms License) is assigned an FFL number. This number is assigned by the ATF and is unique to each FFL. The FFL number not only identifies the specific FFL holder, but also contains other information too. When you know how to decode an FFL number you’ll know when the FFL expires, where it was issued and even what type it is.

We’re going to show you what all this means, and walk you through how to understand an FFL number, and how to check it with the ATF.

This article will go …

C&R 03 FFL License

The 03 FFL, or Curio and Relic License, is one of the easiest FFLs to get, and it’s also wildly popular. In fact, it is the only FFL that does not require an examination to get – or even fingerprints – and it costs just $30!

Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? Of course, there is a catch. (There’s always a catch.) You cannot use this license for commercial purposes. The 03 FFL is only for building a personal collection of guns that are at least 50 years old or older that are in their original configuration. In other …

When applying to get your Federal Firearms License (FFL Dealer Licenses), one of the most important things you need to consider is what you want to do with your FFL after it has been approved. That is, what’s your business model?

Is your goal to maintain a small inventory and focus more on internet-sale transfers for others? Maybe you just want the ability to buy and sell guns and ammo as a side-hustle before making the full-time leap? Or perhaps you like working with your hands and want to do gunsmithing? Whatever the reason, each of these goals has a different …

One of the biggest compliance issues FFL’s have are dealing with 4473 mistakes. Errors on the 4473 can lead to real problems, including an inability to properly complete a background check, or simply to put your records out of compliance and make your next ATF audit a nightmare.

It’s almost impossible to avoid mistakes on a paper 4473. That’s why many FFL’s now choose a digital 4473 and digital bound books which prompt you when errors are detected and prevent them from ever happening.

However, paper 4473’s are not going anywhere, and like all government forms they can be confusing or difficult …