Two Southern California jurisdictions froze new firearms retailer approvals within two weeks of each other. The mechanism was not a gun law — it was land use, and it moves faster than anything most dealers track.
A divided Ninth Circuit panel has left California’s 24/7 gun-store surveillance mandate in place. Judge Kenneth Lee warned that forcing FFLs to record customers’ conversations threatens both free speech and privacy.
Learn how to optimize your Google Business Profile for your gun shop or FFL dealership. This step-by-step guide covers categories, citations, reviews, posts, and local SEO tactics tailored for firearms retailers.
Learn how to dominate local search in 2026 with this complete local SEO guide for FFL gun shop owners — covering Google Business Profile, citations, reviews, on-page SEO, and more.
DOVER, DE — The Delaware House passed Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 300 on June 25, sending the dealer licensing measure that gun rights groups call the “FFL killer” bill to Governor Matt Meyer for his signature or veto. I covered this bill last month when it was still sitting...
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.
Wisconsin FFL owners face new compliance pressures in 2026 — from SB1046 dealer permit proposals to ATF inspection changes and crime gun data. Get the Q&A every Wisconsin gun dealer needs to read.
Learn how to get an FFL license with this complete step-by-step guide. Covers FFL types, eligibility requirements, ATF Form 7, fees, background checks, and the ATF interview process.
How much is an FFL transfer fee? Learn the typical costs ($15-$100+), what factors affect pricing, what the fee includes, and tips for finding the most affordable FFL transfer dealers near you.
Learn how to get an FFL license step by step. This guide covers FFL eligibility requirements, license types, ATF Form 7, fees, the compliance interview, and everything you need to become a licensed firearms dealer.