An Alaskan jury acquitted a man accused by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) of running a gun store without a federal firearms license (FFL).
ATF Loses at Trial, Gun Store Owner Acquitted
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Masse Questions ATF Director on Requesting FFLs to Notify the ATF on Cash Sales
Rep. Thomas Masse (R-KY) confronted Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Director Steve Dettelbach over the government agency asking federal firearms licensees (FFL) in border states to report cash transactions.
Oklahoma Gun Dealer Raided by ATF Takes Plea, but Serious Questions Remain
Fincher signed the plea agreement on May 17, along with his Federal Public Defender, Brian Deer, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua Satter, who prosecuted the case.
State AGs, Kansas Judge File Federal Lawsuit v. ATF FFL ‘Final Rule’
The lawsuit asks the court, among other things, to declare the “Final Rule” to be in violation of the Administrative Procedures Act…
Case Challenging the ATF’s New FFL Rule Challenged in Texas
The plaintiffs are asking for a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or an administrative stay on the rule until the merits of the case can be heard in a court of law.
ATF Did Not Use Body Cameras During Fatal SWAT Raid
The Department of Justice confirmed that the ATF agents involved in the execution of a search warrant of the home of Bryan Malinowski weren’t wearing body cameras.
AP Puff Piece on New Biden Background Check Rule Hides Dangers to Freedom
Curious, how much less “gun violence” there was in this country before Democrats started imposing all this “progress.”
ATF Unveils New Change to the Definition of a Gun Dealer
The new ATF regulation would require thousands of private sellers to get FFLs for selling as little as a single firearm.
ATF Backs Down on Retaliatory License Revocation of North Dakota Gun Store
The ATF kicked a hornet’s nest when they thought they could send a message to gun dealers who dared to challenge their illegal actions in court….
Biden’s Proposed Rule Will Eliminate Private Gun Sales
President Biden and the Department of Justice announced a proposed rule to change who will need a federal firearms license (FFL) to sell firearms.
Federal Judge Blasts ATF for its ‘Heavy-Handed Exercise of Revocations’
“Still, this sort of heavy-handed exercise of revocations, as opposed to warnings or suspensions, foments antipathy for government agencies,” Judge Cogburn wrote.
Coalition of FFLs Sue Over Biden’s “Zero Tolarance” Policy
A coalition of Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs), led by Eric Blanford (Iraqveteran8888), has stepped up to contest what they view as an overreach of government authority.
Public Strongly Supporting Texas Gun Dealer Targeted by ATF
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives recently targeted a Texas gun dealer’s Federal Firearms License for revocation.
Below the Radar: Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act of 2021
Your local Federal Firearms Licensee has made a living helping people exercise their Second Amendment rights, and anti-Second Amendment extremists in Congress want them out of business.
NRA Business Alliance Members Benefit From Munitions Law Group
Members of the NRA Business Alliance will now be provided additional legal benefits through FFLBizHub.com.
CA Bill Designed to Drive Gun Stores Out of Business Headed to Governor
Senate Bill 464 would drastically increase the cost of business for California firearms retailers and now on the desk of Governor Jerry Brown.
ATF Guidance on Disaster Preparedness for FFLs & Federal Explosives Licensees
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Hurricane Center (NHC) has forecasted Hurricane Irma as a major hurricane.
FFLbizHub.Com Created To Cost Effectively Launch, Manage & Grow FFLs
FFLBizHub.com is a breakthrough, modern software application to launch, manage and grow Federal Firearms Licensees (FFL) and Special Occupational Tax (SOT) holders.
The GRIM Future of Retail Firearm Sales in the U.S.A.
The Internet v. Retailer scenario is something the firearms industry and associations should begin to address because it is coming at us at light speed.
How Can I Improve the Financial Performance of My FFL?
This week, we’ll take the first step in analyzing your Profit & Loss (P&L) statement to find hidden cash opportunities.
FFLs Benefit from Expanded Orchid Advisors Teams
Philip Milks and Alexis Tunell join Orchid Advisors in response to the growth in Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) demand for services.
ATF Form 4473 Firearms Transaction Record Has Been Revised 2016-2017
ATF Form 4473, Firearms Transaction Record (Form 4473) has been revised. This letter highlights the significant changes to the form…
FFL Vault Announces a Smart, Simple and Secure Way to Store, Manage and Transfer FFLs
FFL Vault verifies and stores client FFLs, helps manage them for transfer verification, by generally cutting the time and removing the common stumbling blocks in verifying the two FFLs, all in…..
The Rarest Type Of African American Gun Owner – One With A Federal Firearms License
Francine Jones is the owner of Bubbas Gun Sales in Gwinnett County, Ga. She is one of the few African American women in the United States who hold a federal firearms license or FFL.
‘Expert’ Talks About Regulating Ffls… Does NOT Know What They Are
A political writer, talking about President Obama’s call for more FFLs, doesn’t know what an FFL is, or the history of why many gun sellers do not have them.
NICS Information & Advice for FFL’s Regarding Private Firearm Sales
The purpose of this communication is to assist Federal Firearms Licensees (FFL) who facilitate the transfer of firearms between unlicensed individuals…
ATF Releases the Federal Firearms Regulations Reference Guide – 2014 Edition
Features of the 2014 edition include updated sections on ATF rulings, general information, and questions and answers…
2014 ATF Licensee Inspection Results Reported by FFLGuard eAdvisory
The number of new applications filed with ATF continued a downward trend to be only 10,288 applicants…
When is it ‘My Time’ for an ATF Inspection?
Gun dealers, are you up late at night, losing sleep; waiting, wondering, and fearing your next ATF compliance inspection???
Orchid Advisors’ 2014 Firearms Compliance Conference Adds More Speakers & Exhibitors
Orchid Advisors, the only management consultancy dedicated to the firearms industry, announces its final agenda program for its 2014 Compliance Conference…
