by admin | Mar 31, 2026
A multiple sale report (ATF Form 3310.4) is required when a single buyer purchases two or more handguns within five consecutive business days from the same FFL. The report must be submitted to ATF and the local chief of police or sheriff within one business day of the...
by admin | Mar 31, 2026
The best ATF audit preparation is maintaining clean records every day — not scrambling before an inspection. Run regular self-audits that cross-check your physical inventory against your A&D book, verify that every disposition has a corresponding 4473, and ensure...
by admin | Mar 31, 2026
Each A&D acquisition entry must include: the manufacturer, importer (if applicable), model, caliber or gauge, type of firearm, and serial number. Each disposition entry must include: the transferee’s name and address (or FFL number for dealer-to-dealer...
by admin | Mar 31, 2026
When NICS returns a delay, you must hold the transfer for up to three business days. If NICS hasn’t responded after three business days, you have the legal option to proceed — but you are not required to. Best practice is to flag the firearm as pending in your...
by admin | Mar 31, 2026
Most retail gun dealers operate under an FFL Type 01 (Dealer in Firearms). If you also do gunsmithing and manufacture or modify firearms, you may need a Type 07 (Manufacturer). Pawnbrokers who accept firearms as collateral need a Type 02. If you want to deal in NFA...
