A Step-by-Step Guide to the FFL License Application Process

Learn how to get your Federal Firearms License (FFL) with this complete step-by-step guide. From choosing the right FFL type and meeting ATF eligibility requirements to completing Form 7, submitting fingerprints, passing the in-person inspection, and maintaining compliance — this guide walks you through every stage of the FFL license application process.

50/200 Yard Zero Simplified for 5.56 and .308 Rifles

The 50/200 yard zero is one of the most practical zeroing methods for AR-15 and .308 rifles. Zero at 50 yards and your bullet naturally crosses the line of sight again at 200 yards, providing point-and-shoot accuracy across the most common shooting distances with minimal holdover needed.

Seeing Red: Red Dot Drills to Master Your Pistol

Transitioning to a red dot pistol? Master your optic with five proven drills including dot acquisition from the draw, the wall drill, 5-shot dot drill, Mozambique drill, and incremental distance work. Learn to shoot faster and more accurately with a red dot sight.

Real-Life Cyberpunk Guns for the Discerning Nerd

Love cyberpunk fiction and firearms? Explore real-life guns that look straight out of a dystopian sci-fi setting, from the Chiappa Rhino to the KelTec CP33 and FN P90. These futuristic firearms are available today through licensed FFL dealers.

The Unique Story of an Iraqi Designated DMR

Explore the unique story of Iraq's Tabuk Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) - a long-barreled AK variant produced by Al-Qadissiya Establishments that served as the Iraqi military's precision rifle tied to Saddam Hussein's forces.

Ask the Pros: Forged in Fire - Brandon Franklin

Meet Brandon Franklin, owner of The Franklin Forge in Jonesborough, Tennessee. Brandon competed on the History Channel's Forged in Fire Season 8 and is passionate about creating functional art through bladesmithing.

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