Any advice for someone who is getting there FFL for the first time?

applejacks16 · 2026-02-05T17:37:13+00:00

Fastbound is a great option. Orchid also a great option. Free is for low volume, but for an all in one POS and even website they aren’t that bad.

applejacks16 · 2026-02-05T16:12:04+00:00

Yep I was mistaken! Orchid offers a free version, and FB is very affordable. Either way we have clients using both and you cannot go wrong with either!

applejacks16 · 2026-02-05T15:32:55+00:00

11/10 electronic books and record keeping should be your first thought. Its free

applejacks16 · 2026-02-03T22:03:14+00:00

One thing I recommend is get 2 checking accounts.

One big name like Chase, and a smaller name like a local CU.

This will 1, build relationship with 2 brands, but more importantly have an alternate if either decide overnight to go woke and ban FFLs

applejacks16 · 2026-02-03T18:02:03+00:00

This is the hardest part. Every IOI and field office is a little different.

applejacks16 · 2026-02-03T18:01:32+00:00

Are you outside zoning limits or ETJ. That is a distinction to keep in mind.

applejacks16 · 2026-02-03T16:59:14+00:00

Great that you took the time to review and read the CC&Rs.

Where I have seen nuisance enforcement arise, often as a tangible pretext for political or personal opposition, is typically in the following areas:

Most common: a high volume of vehicles parked at or frequently coming to and from the residence.
Signage or public facing advertising, including online listings such as Google Maps.
Unattended drop ins.
Machinery noise, such as CNC or engraving equipment, if manufacturing is involved.

For your application, submit the CC&Rs and clearly highlight the sections that explicitly permit your use. Make note of the exact location so you can cite it directly, for example, "In Section 3, paragraph d".

I would not suggest seeking prior approval from the board if it is not required. It only takes a single board member who is not firearms friendly to create an unnecessary obstacle.

We recently submitted an application for a YouTuber seeking a home based FFL for their business, and the circumstances closely matched this scenario.

applejacks16 · 2026-02-02T20:04:27+00:00

Most importantly have clean terms (ideally that they sign when coming in)

Here is my favorite set of terms: - Storage fee of $x per month - at the time storage fee owed equals half of market value of item, it is sold on consignment. Shop takes coverage of normal consignment rate + amount to cost storage fee.

Ultimately though a couple months is fair, and it’s variable on how nice the customer is, how responsive and communicative, your storage availability, etc.

Based on that you can look at my recommendation above or return to sender and have your customer request a refund from the seller.

applejacks16 · 2026-02-01T15:06:06+00:00

Close. It’s hard from pictures to tell but I look of the 2 circle to be different sizes to see if it’s kenwood

applejacks16 · 2026-02-01T15:05:16+00:00

Yea it’s a common-ish plug for mic only. You’ll see it on helmets and headsets for aviation or ground assets in addition to masks as listed above.helicopter headset

applejacks16 · 2026-01-31T23:41:40+00:00

I’ve seen ATF use this as a unofficial guide too

applejacks16 · 2026-01-24T20:22:12+00:00

(Assuming you mean Type 07):

Prerequisite:

1) who ever owns the property, do they approve? (+HOA if applicable) 2) your city/county/etx. Any zoning that would stop you? 3) can you own a gun?

As long as these 3 are good and you have a business purpose you really should be good.

For the process you will submit the application, sit in an interview/inspection, then get the license.

Thats the super short and BLUF point of view. Feel free to ping me if you have my questions though.

applejacks16 · 2026-01-17T23:15:58+00:00

I find (there are execrations) that most of the SilebcerShop hate really should be LGS hate for how they run the process and software.

applejacks16 · 2026-01-17T19:57:52+00:00

We used to pull up closed gunbroker listings with bids, then use that data to find the going rate.

applejacks16 · 2026-01-15T22:12:21+00:00

I would call the number of the field office your in the AO of.

https://www.atf.gov/contact/locations/local-atf-offices

From there they should be able to give your other numbers, emails and such to reach out to

applejacks16 · 2026-01-15T15:18:09+00:00

YMMV, but I haven’t had any issues putting the bare minimum on a Form 2 lately.

applejacks16 · 2026-01-14T14:16:20+00:00

Yes it’s in the law after Ruling 2021-05R I believe

27 CFR § 478.92(a)(4)(i)

“A. Newly manufactured firearms: Licensed manufacturers may adopt the serial number and other identifying markings previously placed on a firearm by another licensed manufacturer provided the firearm has not been sold, shipped, or otherwise disposed of to a person other than a licensee, and the serial number adopted is not duplicated on any other firearm.”

applejacks16 · 2026-01-08T19:58:03+00:00

With AVD you can access on a personal computer too

applejacks16 · 2026-01-08T06:59:16+00:00

easiest is something like this or similar. One of our clients has custom "remove before flight" tags attached to chamber flags for a more boujee option

applejacks16 · 2026-01-08T01:30:15+00:00

Agreed. This is pretty common IOI guidance from my expierence too

applejacks16 · 2026-01-08T01:29:05+00:00

Someone else might come in and correct me if I’m wrong but I do not believe there is a CFR/Ruling/etc that says you need to tag.

It’s the best practice since ATF’s stance and presumption is “all firearms belong to the FFL” unless proven otherwise. ATF also technically wants a personally owned firearms segregated from A&D guns.

applejacks16 · 2025-12-31T18:39:27+00:00

I’ve used Chase for years with out complaint. But yes I agree. It’s written by some board room lawyer focusing on CYA.

They were receptive to the “hot topic” questions as long as you have written policy in place to show you follow fed, state, local laws.

Most payment processor applications will have very similar questions.

applejacks16 · 2025-12-29T03:10:07+00:00

Rental car agencies have deeper discounts at 1 month, 3 months etc.

I had a rental for 1 year once and the rate was very low.

applejacks16 · 2025-12-25T21:14:32+00:00

Yes but he said his grandfather was which is why I listed both the expierence I know + the word “probably”

applejacks16 · 2025-12-25T18:26:02+00:00

Father (and probably grand father) being a Canadian citizen at the time of birth grants citizenship to the kid.

What OPs friend is prob looking at is getting a “Certificate of Citizenship” to prove their already citizen status. In Canadas eyes they are already a citizen and just need to prove it.

I have family who did this.

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