Industry insights, pricing trends, and business tips for firearms dealers. Stay informed with the latest developments affecting your FFL business.
FFL compliance is a year-round discipline, not a once-a-year event. Here is a practical calendar of the recurring touchpoints, paperwork, and operational habits that keep your license safe.
GunBroker is the largest firearms marketplace in the U.S. and a viable channel for FFL dealers willing to invest in listing quality. Here is how to do it without leaking margin.
Class III is not a separate license. It's an FFL with an SOT (Special Occupational Tax) endorsement that lets you deal in NFA items like suppressors, SBRs, and machine guns. Here is what the endorsement actually requires.
MGE Wholesale is a mid-size firearms distributor with a focused catalog and steady weekly availability. Here is how to apply for a dealer account and where MGE earns space in your distributor rotation.
Kinsey's is a Pennsylvania-based distributor known for the unusual breadth of its catalog: firearms, archery, outdoor gear, and hunting supplies all in one account. Here is how to apply.
Chattanooga Shooting Supplies is one of the largest firearms distributors in the country with strong inventory across firearms, hunting gear, and outdoor sporting goods. Here is how to apply.
Camfour is a Northampton, MA distributor known for handgun and long-gun depth, plus a steady catalog of optics and accessories. Here is how to apply for a dealer account and what makes them worth carrying.
Zanders Sporting Goods is a high-volume firearms distributor based in Illinois with deep catalog coverage across handguns, long guns, and ammo. Here is how to apply for an account and use the dealer portal.
Iron Valley Supply (IVS) is one of the few major firearms distributors that supports Springfield Armory direct-to-consumer fulfillment. For FFL dealers selling Springfield online, it's not optional. Here is how to apply.
Sports South is the oldest firearms distributor in the United States and one of the largest by SKU count. Here is how to apply for a dealer account and what to expect from their TheShootingWarehouse.com dealer portal.
Davidson's is one of the few firearms distributors with a customer-facing product showcase (GalleryOfGuns) that funnels consumer traffic to its dealer network. Here is how to get an account and use the consumer pipeline.
Three numbers determine almost everything about firearms retail pricing. Understanding what they actually mean and how they interact is the difference between guessing and competing.
Fulfillment firearms is legal and well established, but it works differently than fulfillment any other product because of the FFL transfer requirement. Here is what the workflow actually looks like and which distributors support it.
Lipsey's is one of the most powerful distributors in the firearms industry because of their dealer-exclusive manufacturer programs. Here is what the application asks for and how to make the most of the account.
RSR Group is one of the largest firearms distributors in the U.S. and one of the more straightforward distributors to open an account with. Here is what the application packet asks for and what to expect.
A practical walkthrough of getting a federal firearms license in 2026: ATF Form 7, the fingerprint and photograph requirements, ZIP rules to watch for, and how to set up distributor accounts so you can actually start selling.
Comprehensive analysis of Q3 2025 firearms market trends, pricing data, and distributor performance comparisons to help FFL dealers make informed decisions.
The ATF announces major changes to NFA tax stamp processing effective January 2026, including digital-first applications and reduced wait times.
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