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Under-21 Handgun Sales After DOJ's Opinion: What FFL Dealers and Online Sellers Should Know

DOJ says it won't prosecute dealers for selling handguns to law-abiding 18 to 20 year olds. ATF's regulation, license risk, and state age laws have not moved.

Automatic FFL Partners with Blue Payment Agency

Automatic FFL is partnering with Blue Payment Agency to help firearms and ammunition merchants get payment processing set up, connected, and tested before launch.

ATF's October 9 NFA Open Letter: What Changed and What Didn't for FFL and SOT Dealers

ATF no longer requires approval or NFRTR registration for SBRs, SBSs, silencers, and AOWs. Here is what changed, what didn't, and what dealers still do.

ATF's 'Engaged in the Business' Rule Was Vacated: What Online Sellers and FFLs Should Know

ATF's 2024 'Engaged in the Business' rule was vacated nationwide by a federal court in June 2026. Learn what the vacatur means, what statute still applies, and what to tell customers.

USPS Proposes Letting Lawful Handguns Mail Like Long Guns: What Changes (and What Doesn't) for FFLs

USPS proposed allowing licensed manufacturers and dealers to mail handguns to other FFLs using the same procedures as long guns. Learn what the rule would change and what remains the same.

ATF's 922(e) Carrier-Delivery Proposal: Why Handing a Package to a Carrier Is Not Carrying a Gun on a Trip

ATF's proposed §922(e) carrier-delivery rule clarifies traveler personal-control cases, not ecommerce package shipping. Learn what it does and does not change for FFL dealers.

Selling FFL Items on GunBroker in 2026: The Master FFL Step, the Per-Item Fee, and a Dealer Checklist

GunBroker requires Master FFL on every FFL-transfer sale. Review the per-item fee structure, the two-day dealer confirmation window, and what to check in your own storefront workflow.

Google Shopping and Ads Block Guns, Ammo, and Gun Parts: What FFL Merchants Should Keep Out of the Feed

Google bans firearms, ammunition, and gun parts across Shopping ads and product feeds. Learn which SKUs to exclude and how to segment your catalog for compliance.

Age Verification for Firearms: Reduce Checkout Friction

Improve age verification for firearms with clearer checkout steps, FFL dealer selection, and shipping guidance while preserving required compliance checks.

Mixed FFL Carts: How Shipping Works on BigCommerce and WooCommerce

See how Automatic FFL handles mixed carts on BigCommerce and WooCommerce, with shipping examples, customer messaging, and a practical checkout checklist.

7 Signs Your FFL Checkout Is Costing You Sales

Check seven common FFL checkout problems, from dealer selection to mixed carts, and learn how to remove friction on BigCommerce and WooCommerce.

The Importance of Using Pro 2A Technology for Firearms Businesses

2aTechStack provides pro-firearms technology solutions for firearms retailers and manufacturers to operate confidently.

Streamline Your FFL Business with Spark Shipping: Automated Compliance and Inventory Management

Discover how Spark Shipping's automation platform helps firearms merchants streamline operations and ensure compliance

Why Ammunition Compliance is Difficult

Varying regional regulations make the logistics of shipping ammunition unnecessarily difficult.