Everything You Need to Stay Compliant
Built specifically for the firearms industry by a licensed FFL dealer. Every feature designed to keep you ATF-ready.
ATF Compliant
Full compliance with ATF Rulings 2016-1 (electronic A&D), 2016-2 (electronic 4473), 2022-01 (electronic storage), Final Rule 2021R-05F (forever retention & PMF), and 27 CFR Part 478.
Native Form 4473
Complete electronic Form 4473 with all sections A through E, all 14 eligibility questions, digital signatures, certification locking, NICS tracking, and multi-firearm support per form.
Fast ATF Audits
Search by serial number, manufacturer, caliber, type, date, buyer name, or any field. Turn multi-day ATF audits into hours. ATF read-only access route for inspectors.
Encrypted & Secure
SSN encryption at rest (AES-256), encrypted sessions, Content Security Policy headers, HSTS, rate-limited login, 2FA support, and CSRF protection on every form.
Automated Cloud Backups
Automated hourly database backups to secure cloud storage with full system backup daily. 14-day hourly retention, then daily forever. Long-term archival included.
Correction History
ATF Ruling 2016-1 Method A versioning — every edit tracked with original value, new value, who changed it, when, and why. Both receipt and disposition sides.
All License Types
Account-specific fields for Dealers (01/02), Manufacturers (07/10), Importers (08/11), Collectors/C&R (03), and Personal. California AI# support included.
Barcode Labels
Generate and print Avery 5163 barcode labels with Code 39 barcodes. Scan to find items instantly for disposition.
Document Uploads
Attach invoices, ID scans, Form 4473 supporting docs, photos, and any files directly to firearm records and 4473 forms.
Live Dashboard
Book-by-book stats: on hand, received today, disposed today, YTD totals, edits today, and total items — all at a glance.
Bound Book PDF
Generate ATF-formatted PDF bound books matching the traditional paper layout. Cover page, receipt pages, disposition pages, and back cover.
Profit Tracking
Track purchase amounts and sold prices. Run profit reports by date range, book, or manufacturer to see your margins.
Clone Records
Duplicate entries for quick data entry of similar items from the same source. Serial number cleared for re-entry.
Contact Management
Address book with FFL expiration tracking. Auto-fill name, FFL#, and address on receive and dispose forms. Search contacts as you type.
Managed Lists
Customizable autocomplete dropdowns for manufacturers, models, calibers, types, and FFL dealers. Auto-populated as you enter records.
PMF Support
Full Privately Made Firearm handling per 2021R-05F: auto-calculated FFL prefix, serial format guidance, PMF indicator in bound book PDF and Form 4473.
Data Export
Export your records in PDF, CSV, JSON, XML, or ATF ASCII pipe-delimited format. ASCII export ready for ATF Out-of-Business Records Center submission.
Inventory Audit
Physical inventory audit with Not Located tracking, reset capability, and printable audit reports for ATF inspection readiness.
Multiple Books
Create unlimited logbook categories — Handguns, Long Guns, NFA, or any custom book name. Each with independent record numbering.
Access Anywhere
Cloud-based access from any device. US-hosted servers accessible 24/7 during business hours per ATF Ruling 2016-1 Condition 9.
PayPal Billing
Secure recurring billing through PayPal Payflow Pro. Update card, change plan, or cancel anytime from your account page.
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