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Days, Not Months

Days, Not Months


Have you ever gone through an operational system replacement, switching from an outdated system to a new state of the art system? How smooth did…


Gun Retailer CC Processing

Gun Retailer CC Processing


Credit card processing info every gun dealer should know, but most don’t.


ATF IOI Profile

ATF IOI Profile


With the new “ATF IOI Profile”, ATF inspections should be smoother and quicker.


Prohibition Questions

Prohibition Questions


Asking questions to buyers completing Section B of the 4473 is just good business.


Delegated Admins

Delegated Admins


FFLAssist Support using “Delegated Admins”, the easiest way to be ATF compliant with system access.


Inventory Transfers

Inventory Transfers


Keeping your A&D Book up to date after transferring gun inventory between your stores or warehouses cannot get any easier.


Replenishment Planning

Replenishment Planning


Inventory replenishment planning cannot get any easier with FFLAssist.


Lost/Stolen Firearms

Lost/Stolen Firearms


One of the biggest fears of all gun dealers is recognizing that some of their firearm inventory has been lost or stolen, and the subsequent…


The #1 Cause of ATF Violations

The #1 Cause of ATF Violations


How to fix 4473 errors, the number one cause of ATF violations.


Top 7 ATF Red Flags

Top 7 ATF Red Flags


Think one small error won’t matter? The ATF disagrees. As an FFL holder, even minor compliance oversights can raise serious ATF red flags—the kind that…


Customer Support

Customer Support


In this modern technological era, you will inevitably encounter an issue with an appliance or software and need to contact the vendor’s Customer Service department…


State Gun Laws

State Gun Laws


FFLAssist does not just check ATF/Federal compliance. Did you know it also checks state compliance? That’s right! FFLAssist comes delivered with a predefined set of…


Gun Raffles

Gun Raffles


Gun raffles are a fantastic way to get your business name out to the public and to make some extra walking-around money in the process….


Layaways & Deposits

Layaways & Deposits


Scenario #1 – A customer walks into your gun store and wants to buy a gun, but wants to put it on layaway until such…


DROS

DROS


When I first learned of the term “DROS,” I thought it was the title of a new sci-fi movie, sort of like “TRON”. But California…


What’s In A Number?

What’s In A Number?


Understanding the makeup of FFL licenses can help you in many ways.


Prepare for an ATF Inspection

Prepare for an ATF Inspection


What if your next ATF inspection lasted hours instead of days—because everything was already in order? As a Federal Firearms License (FFL) holder, preparing for…


Top 3 Time-Saving Features

Top 3 Time-Saving Features


Are You Wasting Hours on Tasks That FFLAssist Could Automate in Minutes? In today’s fast-paced world of firearm sales and compliance, every minute counts—especially when…


Flea Markets and Firearms

Flea Markets and Firearms


FFLAssist can take gun orders for you at flea markets. Let us show you how.


Straw Purchases

Straw Purchases


Don’t allow your license to be revoked by engaging in straw purchases.


Incident Reporting

Incident Reporting


How FFLAssist Makes Incident Management Simple, Secure, and Smart.


Digital Workflow

Digital Workflow


FFLAssist “wizards” reduce your chances of failing an ATF audit.


Real-World-Inspired Example of a Failed ATF Audit

Real-World-Inspired Example of a Failed ATF Audit


Don’t become the ATF’s next audit victim. See what FFLAssist can do for your business.


Demographic Analytics

Demographic Analytics


With FFLAssist, increasing sales with the right tools is easier than you think.


Top 5 Mistakes New Dealers Make

Top 5 Mistakes New Dealers Make


Are you making these costly mistakes as a new FFL dealer? Starting a firearms business is an exciting step, but it comes with its fair…


The Best Solution for Your FFL Issues

The Best Solution for Your FFL Issues


Tired of compliance headaches and inventory errors? Here’s what 99% of firearm dealers are doing instead. Managing an FFL operation isn’t just about selling firearms,…


The Advantages of Using FFLAssist Software for Firearm Inventory Management

The Advantages of Using FFLAssist Software for Firearm Inventory Management


Is Your Firearm Inventory System Costing You More Than You Think? Managing firearms inventory isn’t just about counting stock—it’s about staying compliant, minimizing human error,…


One Version Of The Truth

One Version Of The Truth


Maybe you’ve heard this statement before, and maybe not. In my world of implementing computer systems, this phrase means that all data is together in…


Their Own Worst Enemy

Their Own Worst Enemy


When it comes to improving or efficiently running their retail stores or gun shows, gun dealers are their own worst enemy.


Multiple A&D Books

Multiple A&D Books


With FFLAssist, multiple A&D books are no longer needed.

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Wizards

Wizards


FFLAssist's "Wizards" functionality is the sweet spot of the entire application and makes 4473 completion a joy to undertake.

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Attachments & Comments

Attachments & Comments


FFLAssist's "Attachment" and "Comment" features can mean the difference between sailing through an ATF Audit, or having a challenged audit.

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Gun Labels

Gun Labels


FFLAssist makes it a breeze to print gun labels for gun shows and store displays.

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Lost / Stolen Firearms

Lost / Stolen Firearms


You have enough to worry about dealing with lost or stolen firearms. FFLAssist gives you one less thing to worry about.

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Gun vs. Item

Gun vs. Item


See how easy FFLAssist creates a cradle-to-grave record of every gun you handle.

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ATF Has Our Backs

ATF Has Our Backs


Think the ATF is just out to punish FFLs. Think again.


Handling NFA Items

Handling NFA Items


Dealing with NFA items couldn't get any easier with FFLAssist.

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Top 10 Violations

Top 10 Violations


Here are the top 10 ATF violations, directly from a 30-year retired ATF field agent.

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