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We live in an age when we expect quick results. Our oil changes take about 10 minutes, our fast food restaurants boast a 60 second turnaround; we are in a hurry and we want things done.  In the firearms...

What Do FFLs Need to Know about Manufacturing NFA Firearms? The ATF’s website contains many useful guides to assist in the compliance process. Amongst them is the National Firearms Act (or NFA) Handbook. The...

  Are you ready for your next ATF compliance inspection?  If the ATF showed up today, would you have a pit in your stomach or a feeling of confidence?  Likely, you have audited yourself, maybe...

Do you sell firearms or ammunition to the international market through an exporter? This is a common practice in the industry for manufacturers who are unfamiliar with the ITAR. They want to work through...

Software-based business analytics are being used to monitor transactions on a real-time basis, including but not limited to: firearm sales discounts, expense reimbursements, and even electronic A&D book...

Each year, the ATF releases its fiscal year inspection results. The findings are the result of Industry Operations Investigators' field work. This advisory answers five key questions related to the inspection...

(Download) Firearm company executives and owners invest time preparing business plans, financial forecasts, inventory needs and other tools used to run the business. Whether or not they use these tools...

We live in a world of evolving technology. It embodies most of what we do from email to regulatory forms processing. Not only does technology eliminate the need for paper-based processes but it allows us to...

  Federal firearms licensees (FFLs) exist to make, import, export and sell firearms, ammunition and accessories. Sales can be to individuals, law enforcement agencies, and other licensees. Licensees are...