FFL News Digest: Suppressor Reality, 7 Months of Sales Growth

Four FFLs reportedly passed ATF inspections after 4473-only suppressor transfers, August gun sales rose for a seventh straight month, and the Third Circuit revived NSSF's challenge to New Jersey's gun industry liability law.

By Fred Thompson •

Where FFL Dealers Win Customers in 2026: Search, Text, Tech

Bing query data for FFL Search shows gun buyers searching in volume and clicking in fractions. Here is how FFL dealers capture that demand: sharper promises in search, compliant text follow-up, and a faster transfer experience.

By Fred Thompson •

FFL News: Missouri v. ATF, AR-15 Cases and Shutdown Risk

Missouri sues ATF, Delaware upholds 18-to-20 restrictions, SCOTUS sets a December date for AR-15 ban cases, and the September 30 funding deadline threatens NICS and eForms throughput. What FFL dealers should do this week.

By Fred Thompson •

How to Look Up an FFL License: Complete Guide (2026)

How to look up an FFL license the right way: the official free ATF eZ Check database, dealer directory shortlisting, what the license data really means, and the local SEO consistency that helps dealers win lookup traffic.

By Sara Owens •

This Week in FFL: Aero Brands Return, August NICS Up 2.2%

Aero Precision, Ballistic Advantage, Stag Arms and VG6 return under new ownership; August NSSF-adjusted NICS checks edge up 2.2%; and NSSF, ATF and DOJ push straw-purchase education in Florida — this week's top stories for FFL dealers.

By Fred Thompson •

Local SEO for FFL Dealers: Win "FFL Near Me" Searches

FFL dealers live and die by local customers. Here's the six-step playbook to rank for 'FFL dealers near me' searches: Google Business Profile, per-market landing pages, NAP consistency, reviews, technical basics, and measurement.

By Sara Owens •

Waiting Periods, VA Ban on Hold: This Week in FFL News

Colorado and Maine waiting-period cases advance, Virginia's assault-weapons challenge is paused while SCOTUS weighs a similar case, and ATF's direct-to-home shipping rule closes its comment window. This week's digest for FFL dealers.

By Fred Thompson •
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