by admin | Mar 31, 2026
A gunsmith who only performs repairs and does not buy or sell firearms may operate without an FFL in some circumstances, but any gunsmith who acquires firearms for repair and retains them overnight is generally required to hold an FFL and maintain A&D records for...
by admin | Mar 31, 2026
Firearms taken in pawn must be logged as acquisitions in your A&D book. When redeemed, the return is logged as a disposition back to the original owner. If the firearm is forfeited and sold, it must go through the full 4473 and NICS process. A pawnbroker FFL POS...
by admin | Mar 31, 2026
Every firearm received from a distributor must be logged as an acquisition in your A&D book on the date of receipt, before the firearms are placed in inventory for sale. This means entering the manufacturer, model, caliber, and serial number for each individual...
by admin | Mar 31, 2026
NFA transfers require tracking ATF Form 3 (tax-exempt dealer-to-dealer) or Form 4 (civilian transfer) paperwork, the associated tax payment or exemption, and the often lengthy wait time for ATF approval. Your POS should hold the item in a pending status during the...
by admin | Mar 31, 2026
When you receive a firearm as an inbound FFL transfer, you must log it as an acquisition in your A&D book with the sending dealer’s FFL number. When the customer takes possession, you complete the 4473 and NICS check and log the disposition. Your POS should...
