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Educational Updates for FFLs
Why Upgrade Your Retail FFL Software This Summer
Summer is just around the corner, and for many, that means warm weather, vacations and fun activities under the sun. But for firearm dealers, it often signals cold sales, fewer customers and the dreaded start...
Top 10 Firearm Manufacturers of 2020
Each year, firearm manufacturers are required to report manufacturing and export activity to the ATF using Form 5300.11, or the “Annual Firearms Manufacturing & Exportation Report” (AFMER). Reports are to...
FIC 2022: Technology to Enhance Inventory Management
Inventory is the lifeblood of every FFL. You build it, buy it and sell it with the hopes of remaining compliant and earning a healthy profit. But managing an endless aisle of firearm, ammunition and accessory...
FIC 2022: Preparing for ATF Compliance Inspections
In 2020, the ATF conducted firearms compliance inspections of more than 5,800 FFLs across the country. These inspections evaluate compliance with federal firearms laws and regulations to protect the public...
Poor Technology Integration Cited as Largest Barrier to Customer Experience
Over the last two years, global events have transformed how companies engage with their customers. When the physical world shut down, consumers were rewired to become digital-first, relying on digital...
FIC 2022: How Firearm Manufacturing Impacts Regulations & IP
When a new firearm is announced to the public, consumers only see the end product. However, what gun owners don’t see is the endless hours spent designing, engineering, fine-tuning and testing of the gun done...
Why Sponsor FIC 2022: More Than A Logo
Whether you manufacture, import, distribute or sell firearms, provide physical hardware or cloud-based technology, consult, advise or financially back FFLs, every business strives to be a leader in the...
FIC 2022: Maintaining Retail Compliance
For firearm retailers, compliance is equally – if not more – important to the success of the business than selling firearms themselves. After all, without proper ATF compliance, a retail FFL won’t be in...
5 Reasons to Attend FIC 2022
The 2022 Firearms Industry Conference (FIC) is just around the corner, and whether you’ve attended a prior conference or are only just learning about FIC 2022 now, there’s no better time to register to attend...