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“The truth doesn't cost you anything, but a lie could cost you everything.” While some lies can genuinely be harmless, lying as a federal firearms licensee is always a bad idea. As an FFL, lying to...
All federally licensed firearm and destructive device manufacturers (Type 07 and 10 FFLs) are required to submit a production report of manufacturing and export activity to ATF using ATF Form...
In an ideal world, firearm transactions would be completed in the minimum number of days legally permitted. However, that’s not always the case. After all, life happens. Sometimes customers start a...
If a firearm buyer or transferee is not a prohibited person under ATF regulations and does not have a qualifying NICS exemption, FFLs may proceed with a background check. Dealers may either call in...
HARTFORD, CT (August 30, 2022) – This September, Orchid LLC is excited to celebrate its 10-year anniversary serving the shooting sports community. Founded in 2012 as an expert ATF compliance...
Last month, more than 2.4 million NICS background checks were conducted by FFLs across the U.S. However, when adjusted for permit checks and rechecks, July’s total was closer to 1.23 million –...
Once a firearm buyer or transferee has completed their ATF Form 4473, the dealer will review the paper or electronic document for both accuracy and completeness. So long as the individual is not a...
For the last decade, consumer firearms publication Guns & Ammo has published an annual ranking of the ‘Best States for Gun Owners’ based on gun-related politics. This year’s rankings, again...
On Monday, ATF announced Ruling 2022-1, signed August 17, 2022, authorizing FFLs to retain an electronic version of each ATF Form 4473, provided the method of digital storage and conditions of the...
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