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Firearm Manufacturing Trends for 2022
The firearms industry is everchanging, and there’s no better illustration than the annual SHOT Show. While this year’s show may have been without some notable exhibitors, the ongoing pandemic hasn’t slowed...
Retailer Insights From Top Selling Guns of 2021
Throughout the year, Gun Genius provides monthly reports of the top-selling new and used guns from the world’s largest firearms auction site, GunBroker.com. Responsible for 7.2% of an estimated 18.5 million...
Why Gun Stores Should Sell Gift Cards
Guns, ammunition and shooting accessories are the bread and butter of every firearm dealer, but they aren’t without downside. Most notably, these products often require significant storage and display space,...
Lower Firearms Compliance Risk With Retail FFL Technology
Compliance is a component of every retail FFL operation. From firearm Acquisition and Disposition to gunsmithing and storage, compliance is at the center of critical retail procedures and the subject of ATF...
How Firearm Retailers Can Attract Local Holiday Shoppers
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday just ahead and Christmas looming less than a month away, it’s officially the holiday shopping season. For retailers, that means holiday shoppers. However, despite the...
Tips For Preventing Firearm Straw Purchases
When transferring or purchasing a firearm, individuals must complete an ATF Form 4473. After providing personal information, question 21 – made up of 11 “yes” or “no” sub-questions – begins by asking “Are...
5 Reasons Your FFL Needs an ERP
If you own or operate a Type 07 or Type 10 FFL, your firearm business needs an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. But before we dive into why that is, let’s first talk about what an ERP does. Prior to...
Compliance Considerations for Relocating Your FFL
Earlier this fall, Smith & Wesson announced they would move from Springfield, Mass. – their home since 1852 – to Maryville, Tenn. beginning in 2023. The news shocked the industry and gun owners alike, but...
Resolve Firearm Retail Challenges With Cloud Technology
In the wake of Covid-19, the retail industry has changed dramatically. While ecommerce was already on the rise pre-pandemic, more consumers are shopping online now than ever. As a result, retailers are faced...