Compliance
Expert guides on ATF compliance, bound book management, and FFL best practices.
FFL Record Keeping Deadlines: When to Enter Acquisitions and Dispositions
ATF mandates specific deadlines for recording firearms transactions. Missing these deadlines can result in violations during inspections.
ATF Ruling 2016-1: Complete Guide to Electronic Bound Book Requirements
Everything FFL dealers need to know about ATF Ruling 2016-1 and the 14 conditions for maintaining electronic acquisition and disposition records.
Form 4473: Electronic Processing Requirements Under ATF Ruling 2016-2
How to process Form 4473 electronically while maintaining full ATF compliance. Covers certification locking, NICS tracking, and forever retention requirements.
Preparing for an ATF Compliance Inspection: What to Have Ready
What ATF inspectors look for during an FFL inspection and how electronic bound book software helps you prepare.
PMF Requirements: What FFLs Need to Know About Privately Made Firearms
ATF Final Rule 2021R-05F requires FFLs to record PMF designations in bound books and Form 4473. Here is what you need to know about serial number formats and record keeping.