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
Yes. Each physical premises where firearms are sold or stored must have its own FFL license. Under common ownership, you can operate multiple licensed locations, but each must maintain its own separate A&D records and comply independently with ATF regulations....
by admin | Mar 31, 2026
When an FFL is surrendered, revoked, or lapses, you are required to submit all A&D records and 4473s to the ATF National Tracing Center. Digital records make this process significantly easier — you can generate a complete export rather than shipping boxes of...
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...
by admin | Mar 31, 2026
Serialized firearms must be tracked individually — one record per unique serial number — rather than by quantity like standard retail inventory. Each serialized record links to the A&D book entry, purchase history, and any associated 4473. Non-serialized items...
