FFL & Gun Law Guides
Plain-English answers to the questions buyers ask after they find a dealer: how the transfer works, how NICS decides, what NFA really means, and what you can legally buy across state lines.
FFL Transfer Process: How It Works Step-by-Step
What happens from the moment you buy a firearm online to the moment you walk out with it. Form 4473, NICS, fees, and delay rules.
NFA Items: Suppressors, SBRs, and Tax Stamps Explained
Title II weapons, the $200 stamp, Form 4 wait times, individual vs trust purchases, and how state law can still block you.
Interstate Firearm Purchase Rules: What You Can and Cannot Buy
You can buy a rifle in any state — a handgun, only in your home state. The rules behind FFL-to-FFL shipments and the 18 USC §922 exceptions.
Background Check Delays: FAQ on NICS, the 3-Day Rule, and What to Do
Proceed, Delayed, Denied — what each means, why delays happen, and the 3-business-day federal default.
How these guides fit together
LocalFFL lists every active federal firearms licensee in the United States. These guides cover what those listings don't: what happens after you find a dealer. Start with the transfer process if you're buying online. Head to NICS delays if your check didn't clear on the spot. Check interstate rules before you plan a trip, and read NFA items before you buy a suppressor or SBR.
Educational reference only. Federal law changes — and state law always differs. When in doubt, confirm with your FFL, an attorney, or the ATF directly.