The Justice Department is leaving in place a court ruling that deregulates silencers, short-barreled shotguns and certain rifles — the biggest federal story for FFL dealers this week. Plus: state pushback, Guns.com's new ecommerce platform, and the Celerant-Slingit used gun partnership.
ATF's direct-to-home shipping proposal could undercut transfer revenue, courts are reshaping enforcement, and retail tech is moving fast — the week's top stories for FFL dealers, with the publisher's take.
A federal court weakens key NFA restrictions, SCOTUS loads up for a big gun term, and the industry shows real retail momentum. Fred Thompson’s Friday digest for FFL dealers.
The ATF's 34 proposed regulatory changes could reshape how FFL dealers do business. Here's what the federal rollback, state pushback, and pending court cases mean for your shop.
Federal ATF reforms, aggressive state pushback, and a pivotal Supreme Court docket are creating regulatory whiplash for FFL dealers. Here is what the divergence means for your shop and how to plan around it.
With ATF regulatory reforms creating new opportunities and market momentum surging into 2026, FFL dealers have a rare window to grow. This guide covers online marketplace strategy, POS upgrades, compliance marketing, SMS campaigns, and revenue diversification — a five-point playbook for the rest of the year.
What does it really take to keep an FFL business running legally and profitably? From airtight A&D records and Form 4473 compliance to physical security, inventory audits, and staff training — this guide covers the 12 essential things every federal firearms licensee needs to protect their license and operate with confidence.
The NFA landscape has shifted dramatically in 2026. The $200 tax stamp is gone for suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, but registration remains - and a wave of constitutional lawsuits now challenges whether that registration can survive without the tax. Here is what every FFL needs to know.
A complete guide to becoming and operating as an FFL dealer in the United States. Covers FFL license types, the application process, and key ATF compliance requirements for new licensees.
The ATF's New Era of Reform ended the Zero Tolerance Policy, established proportionate inspection standards, and introduced major changes for FFLs in 2026. Learn what changed and how to stay compliant.