Tag: business marketing

6 Strategies to Grow Your Firearms Business

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Jarad Haselton

Like any business, you want to attract more customers so you can grow. Use these key strategies to develop your business and bring in more sales. Whether you’re using your FFL to operate a retail store, make on-the-road gun show … Continue reading →

Listing “Responsible Persons” on Your Federal Firearms License

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Jarad Haselton

The “responsible persons” line on ATF Form 7 (your FFL application) can be a bit confusing. Here’s an explanation of responsible persons. Gun laws and regulations can be… confusing. They’ve created a lot of misinformation. As if legislation wasn’t hard … Continue reading →

The New Form 4473 is Here: What’s Changed?

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Jarad Haselton

The ATF has made significant changes to Form 4473. FFL holders are expected to use the new form starting January 16, 2017. You’ve seen Form 4473 a thousand times. It’s the most common piece of paperwork you deal with every … Continue reading →

Why Shooting Ranges Should Get Their FFL

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Jarad Haselton

Shooting ranges technically aren’t required to obtain a federal firearms license, but they are a smart way to make your business successful. Opening and owning a shooting range is a big project. You need access to a lot of space. … Continue reading →

Why You Can’t Keep Bound Books in Microsoft Excel

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Jarad Haselton

Many FFL dealers use Excel for their A&D bound books. Excel isn’t just a poor solution, it’s non-compliant with the ATF. In the past, it was common for FFL dealers to record their acquisitions and dispositions by hand in paper … Continue reading →

Different Ways You Can Use Your FFL

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Jarad Haselton

Use your FFL to make money as many ways as you can. With your federal firearms license, there are multiple ways you can create revenue selling firearms. As a business, you want to make money as many ways as you … Continue reading →

The ATF’s Requirements for Electronic A&D Books

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Jarad Haselton

Now that the ATF permits electronic records of A&D books, it’s important to understand the regulatory changes and the new requirements. The Gun Control Act of 1968 requires FFLs to keep and maintain acquisition and disposition records throughout course of … Continue reading →

5 Ways Software Can Improve Your Firearms Business

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Jarad Haselton

Software is an essential component of any modern business. It can be used to improve the efficiency and ATF compliance of your firearm’s business. Having an FFL and a storefront isn’t enough to drive profit. You should constantly be working … Continue reading →

Best Practices for Keeping Accurate Records

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Jarad Haselton

These recordkeeping best practices will streamline your workflow and prevent inaccurate errors. As a federal firearms licensee, you have an obligation to track the serial number of every firearm that passes through your business. In the event of criminal activity, … Continue reading →

7 Common Misconceptions About the ATF

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Jarad Haselton

There is a lot of bad information out there about the ATF and how it treats firearms sellers. This article exposes those misconceptions with the truth. The firearms industry is a centerpiece for national controversy. Opinions are hot. Those who … Continue reading →