NFA transactions are very different from standard firearm sales. They require more paperwork, stringent identity verification and stricter compliance at every step. Dealers are not just completing... read more →
Choosing between traditional ink-on-paper fingerprint card and digital fingerprinting for ATF has now become an important decision in ATF submissions. Many applicants today come across both options... read more →
For many firearms dealers, suppressor dealers and fingerprinting businesses, NFA transfers are an increasingly important part of their business. Customers purchasing suppressors, short-barreled rifles or filing an... read more →
The start of 2026 brought a major shift to the ATF’s eForms system, but it did not happen overnight. The change began with the ATF eForms blackout,... read more →
When you submit an application to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), you are not just filling out paperwork, you are entering a process... read more →
Fingerprinting is an important requirement for all ATF NFA forms, especially for ATF Form 1 and Form 4. Since these applications involve firearms and devices that fall... read more →
If you wish to own a firearm, there are different ways to do so. When you intend to be the sole possessor, you can purchase it in... read more →
Amidst shifts in regulations and market trends, the firearms sector is evolving, prompting individuals with fervor for firearms to consider acquiring an FFL without establishing a traditional... read more →
In various sectors of industry and professional practice, regulatory agencies play a vital role in upholding safety, security, and compliance standards. One such example is the Bureau... read more →
Processing ATF approval-related paperwork has been a formidable task, especially for those without prior experience or specialized expertise in the process. The recent introduction of a new... read more →
Criminal history records are used to conduct background checks on individuals who apply for an NFA license, as well as on individuals who are involved in the... read more →
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) recently finalized a new regulation, which is set to reclassify guns with stabilizing accessories as short-barrelled rifles, not... read more →
Fingerprint cards aka FD-258 cards or FBI Applicant Cards are the traditional but still relevant way of capturing fingerprints for civil applications such as employment background checks,... read more →
Gun laws are controlled by state regulations for everyday self-defense and hunting weapons such as handguns or short-barreled rifles (SBRs). At times, gun owners might be looking... read more →
On April 11, 2022, the US Attorney General signed the new ATF final rule 2021R-05F - Definition of “Frame or Receiver” and Identification of Firearms. The rule... read more →
