The ATF kicked a hornet’s nest when they thought they could send a message to gun dealers who dared to challenge their illegal actions in court….
Federal Firearms Licensees (FFL)
Biden’s Proposed Rule Will Eliminate Private Gun Sales
President Biden and the Department of Justice announced a proposed rule to change who will need a federal firearms license (FFL) to sell firearms.
Federal Judge Blasts ATF for its ‘Heavy-Handed Exercise of Revocations’
“Still, this sort of heavy-handed exercise of revocations, as opposed to warnings or suspensions, foments antipathy for government agencies,” Judge Cogburn wrote.
Coalition of FFLs Sue Over Biden’s “Zero Tolarance” Policy
A coalition of Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs), led by Eric Blanford (Iraqveteran8888), has stepped up to contest what they view as an overreach of government authority.
Public Strongly Supporting Texas Gun Dealer Targeted by ATF
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives recently targeted a Texas gun dealer’s Federal Firearms License for revocation.
Below the Radar: Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act of 2021
Your local Federal Firearms Licensee has made a living helping people exercise their Second Amendment rights, and anti-Second Amendment extremists in Congress want them out of business.
NRA Business Alliance Members Benefit From Munitions Law Group
Members of the NRA Business Alliance will now be provided additional legal benefits through FFLBizHub.com.
CA Bill Designed to Drive Gun Stores Out of Business Headed to Governor
Senate Bill 464 would drastically increase the cost of business for California firearms retailers and now on the desk of Governor Jerry Brown.
ATF Guidance on Disaster Preparedness for FFLs & Federal Explosives Licensees
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Hurricane Center (NHC) has forecasted Hurricane Irma as a major hurricane.
FFLbizHub.Com Created To Cost Effectively Launch, Manage & Grow FFLs
FFLBizHub.com is a breakthrough, modern software application to launch, manage and grow Federal Firearms Licensees (FFL) and Special Occupational Tax (SOT) holders.
The GRIM Future of Retail Firearm Sales in the U.S.A.
The Internet v. Retailer scenario is something the firearms industry and associations should begin to address because it is coming at us at light speed.
How Can I Improve the Financial Performance of My FFL?
This week, we’ll take the first step in analyzing your Profit & Loss (P&L) statement to find hidden cash opportunities.
FFLs Benefit from Expanded Orchid Advisors Teams
Philip Milks and Alexis Tunell join Orchid Advisors in response to the growth in Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) demand for services.
ATF Form 4473 Firearms Transaction Record Has Been Revised 2016-2017
ATF Form 4473, Firearms Transaction Record (Form 4473) has been revised. This letter highlights the significant changes to the form…
FFL Vault Announces a Smart, Simple and Secure Way to Store, Manage and Transfer FFLs
FFL Vault verifies and stores client FFLs, helps manage them for transfer verification, by generally cutting the time and removing the common stumbling blocks in verifying the two FFLs, all in…..
The Rarest Type Of African American Gun Owner – One With A Federal Firearms License
Francine Jones is the owner of Bubbas Gun Sales in Gwinnett County, Ga. She is one of the few African American women in the United States who hold a federal firearms license or FFL.
‘Expert’ Talks About Regulating Ffls… Does NOT Know What They Are
A political writer, talking about President Obama’s call for more FFLs, doesn’t know what an FFL is, or the history of why many gun sellers do not have them.
NICS Information & Advice for FFL’s Regarding Private Firearm Sales
The purpose of this communication is to assist Federal Firearms Licensees (FFL) who facilitate the transfer of firearms between unlicensed individuals…
ATF Releases the Federal Firearms Regulations Reference Guide – 2014 Edition
Features of the 2014 edition include updated sections on ATF rulings, general information, and questions and answers…
2014 ATF Licensee Inspection Results Reported by FFLGuard eAdvisory
The number of new applications filed with ATF continued a downward trend to be only 10,288 applicants…
When is it ‘My Time’ for an ATF Inspection?
Gun dealers, are you up late at night, losing sleep; waiting, wondering, and fearing your next ATF compliance inspection???
Orchid Advisors’ 2014 Firearms Compliance Conference Adds More Speakers & Exhibitors
Orchid Advisors, the only management consultancy dedicated to the firearms industry, announces its final agenda program for its 2014 Compliance Conference…
Orchid Advisors Announces Industry Keynotes & Speakers, 2014 Firearms Compliance Conf
More than 50 speakers will hail from major manufacturers such as Smith & Wesson, Remington, and Colt; major distributors such as Lipsey’s and Big Rock Sports; and government entities…
ATF Proposes New Rulemaking on Reporting Thefts or Losses of Firearms
n August 12, 2014, the ATF published in the Federal Register a notice proposing regulations requiring Federal Firearms Licensees to report firearms that are lost or stolen in transit…
ATF Guidance on Disaster Preparedness for Federal Firearms Licensees
Federal Firearms Licensee’s should establish a disaster preparedness plan, to safeguard your business by protecting firearms, ammunition and required records…
Online Scams Using Fraudulent Federal Firearms Licenses
Some individuals are using fraudulently altered Federal firearms licenses to sell but never deliver firearms online…
NSSF Opens Up ‘Premium’ Membership to All Retail Members
Premium Retailer Membership, it is an enhanced membership that offers an unlimited legal defense fund if the ATF takes action against your license….
ATF Releases Favorable Inspection Results Report at SHOT Show
The agency conducted compliance inspections of 10,002 licensees and the results show that the licensees are overwhelmingly complying with myriad laws and regulations…
Director Jones in Interview: ATF to Focus on ‘Trigger-Pullers’ ~ Video
95 percent of FFLs around this country are doing business lawfully, are paying attention to who they’re doing business with, and, quite frankly, require less attention from us as regulators
ATF on Retention of Registered Machineguns by Licensees Who Discontinue Business
Licensees who deal in National Firearms Act weapons who decide not to renew their payment of SOT tax may not retain and must dispose of any registered machineguns…