Tag: legalization tips

Personal Firearms and Your FFL Business

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Jarad Haselton

There are several procedures FFLs have to follow in regards to their personal firearms collections if they way to stay compliant with the ATF. As a firearms enthusiast, you probably own a collection of guns yourself for hunting, sport, and … Continue reading →

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 →

How to Manage Gun Store Inventory

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Jarad Haselton

ATF compliance aside, gun stores are still retail businesses. Here are some ways your store can manage and display your firearms and accessories. As if the ATF wasn’t enough to worry about, you have a retail business to run! One … 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 →

ITAR Regulations You Need to Know

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Jarad Haselton

ITAR is a set of regulations on gun manufacturers and exporters set by the State Department. Do they apply to your FFL business? Your business is growing. Retail sales are up and you think maybe it’s time to expand your … 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 →

Proper Procedure for Transporting Firearms

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Jarad Haselton

As a firearms dealer, you’ll inevitably have to transport firearms at some point. This guide teaches the proper procedure so you stay compliant. When it comes to selling firearms, it seems like every facet of business is regulated in some … Continue reading →

How to Pass an ATF Inspection

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Jarad Haselton

Inevitably, you will be inspected by the ATF. These are just a part of the business. Learn how to pass an inspection so you can get back to making sales. Inevitably, you will be inspected by the ATF. Don’t panic. … Continue reading →