What hardware do I need to run a gun shop POS system?

Most modern gun shop POS systems run on standard commercial hardware — touchscreen terminals, tablets, barcode scanners, receipt printers, and cash drawers. Avoid systems that require proprietary hardware, as this locks you into one vendor and drives up replacement...

How do I manage end-of-day reconciliation at a gun shop?

End-of-day reconciliation at a gun shop involves reconciling your cash drawer, credit card batch, and layaway payments — but also cross-checking that every firearm that left inventory has a corresponding A&D disposition and completed 4473. A good firearms POS...

What should I look for in a gun shop POS system?

The most important features in a gun shop POS system are built-in ATF compliance tools (digital A&D book, 4473 management), serialized inventory tracking by make, model, caliber, and serial number, and firearms-friendly payment processing. Generic retail POS...