Templates & Checklists

The 12-part FFL dealer guide

Free, practical guides for opening and running a compliant gun business, in the order most new dealers need them.

1. 01. Choosing Your FFL Model
   Decide between home-based FFL, storefront, or online-only. Compare costs and requirements.
2. 02. Zoning and Licensing
   Navigate zoning laws for your FFL. Home-based and commercial requirements.
3. 03. Compliance Without Panic
   Complete FFL compliance checklist covering 4473s, bound book, and ATF requirements.
4. 04. Transfers Playbook
   Step-by-step guide to FFL transfers. Receiving, 4473, NICS checks.
5. 05. Inventory Strategy
   FFL inventory best practices: bound book entries and tracking.
6. 06. Policies You Need
   Essential FFL store policies for returns, layaway, consignment.
7. 07. Red Flags & Straw Purchases
   Recognize straw purchases, trafficking indicators, and suspicious behavior. Protect your FFL by identifying red flags before they become problems.
8. 08. Inspection Readiness
   Prepare for ATF compliance inspection.
9. 09. Customer Experience
   Build customer loyalty in your gun store.
10. 10. First 90 Days
    Your FFL first 90 days roadmap. Week-by-week action items for new dealers to build systems, establish processes, and start strong.
11. 11. NFA 2026 Changes
    Complete guide to NFA 2026 changes: $0 tax stamps for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, AOWs. What FFL dealers need to know about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
12. 12. FFL Types & SOT Classes
    Every FFL type and SOT class with current fees and requirements in one table - which licence you need and what it lets you do.