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eBlast 05.14.12 — FFLGuard’s Response to ATF’s "Request for Comment"

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:09:15 +0000

** ATF asked for comment regarding the "informal" hearing process. FFLGuard was eager to... Click To Read More

eBlast 05.11.12 — No Ditto Marks in Your A&D Book!

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:01:02 +0000

** You need to spell out every line of your A&D book, and ditto marks like this ---> " <-- are... Click To Read More

eBlast 05.09.12 — ATF Top Ten FAQ’s

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:55:57 +0000

** While not as funny as The Late Show with David Letterman, ATF issues its top ten FAQ's** Click To Read More

eAdvisory #5 — Renzulli Brothers Successful in Defense of Industry Again

admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:45:21 +0000

** John and Chris Renzulli, both accomplished practitioners who work with us at FFLGuard, are successful yet again in defense of the industry... ** Greetings: As many of you know, the amount that you spend annually in your Yearly Fee goes in part to me to oversee the FFLGuard program, but in majority to retain a select team of counsel, subject matter experts and professionals to serve "on staff" at FFLGuard in defense of your business. Two of the lawyers we are aligned with in FFLGuard are John and Chris Renzulli, who are both long-time, pro-firearms industry litigators with strong ties to manufacturers, distributors and retailers. One manufacturer/distributor in particular, uses the Renzulli's as their primary "go to" defense team... GLOCK. As such, the Renzulli's recently obtained a judgment in favor of Glock under the terms of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act. A copy of the release describing this case can be found here. It is important that we stay in alignment with strong firearms counsel like John and Chris Renzulli in order to keep FFLGuard powerful. I have known both of these gentlemen for well over a decade, and their knowledge of the industry and the law is eclipsed only by their integrity and loyalty to their friends. To this end, we are lucky to have them as OUR friends.

eBlast 05.03.12 — New ATF Form 4473 Approved, But Not In Effect Yet

admin — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:10:53 +0000

** Yes, there's a new Form 4473 coming... No, it's not in effect yet, so don't worry!**

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eAdvisory #4 — Other Compliance Related Opportunities

admin — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:59:06 +0000

** FFLGuard to deliver "Bonus Points" to any client who participated in an industry or governmental compliance initiative... **

We recently issued a Press Release dated April 10, 2012 that applauded the efforts of others who deliver compliance related initiatives to FFL's. In that Press Release, FFLGuard stated that we would gladly provide a $500 credit on the first year of participation to any NEW client, and also deliver bonus points to any EXISTING client in FFLGuard, if the client delivers some evidence of attendance or participation in any compliance program offered by the industry or by the government. Specifically, for existing clients, we will tack on a point -- good for one year -- to your 90 Point Law Plus Guidelines requirement for ongoing pro bono services in the case of an ATF audit.

Don't ever stop taking advantage of any compliance offerings out there. Preventative medicine is what will keep your FFL healthy and viable. And, at the same time, press the industry to address the sham that is the "ATF Revocation Hearing" and the so-called "Judicial Review" that is purported to be the fail-safe mechanism. That's what you join those fancy trade organizations to do for you!

April 10, 2012

admin — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:39:09 +0000

New York, NY – FFLGuard, the firearms industry’s premier legal compliance services program (“the Program”), has been educating and protecting federal firearms licensees since 2008. FFLGuard delivers its clients access to firearms-specific professionals, subject matter experts and counsel, and conveys cost-effective legal compliance solutions to over 300 Federal Firearms Licensees (“FFLs”) in 36 states. By paying a yearly fee, and cooperatively heeding FFLGuard‘s “Law Plus Guidelines” – helpful, apolitical legal advice in the form of tips and hints that serve as the cornerstone of the FFLGuard program – each client is guaranteed legal representation with no additional legal costs in the event of a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms (“ATF”) compliance inspection, or in defense of civil litigation by anti-gun activists that call the client’s business practices into question. FFLGuard has established itself as the ‘gold-standard’ in firearms compliance, legal training and defense. continue reading →

eBlast 04.09.12 — CA Bullet Button Question Over Easter Weekend

admin — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:00:31 +0000

** Like the Easter Bunny, FFLGuard Delivers on Easter Morning....** On Easter Sunday, FFLGuard... Click To Read More

eBlast 04.06.12 — Update to Our 2011 eBlast re Demand Letters

admin — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:30:35 +0000

** Demand Letters Being Circulated This Time of Year... Don't Be Alarmed!** Last February, our... Click To Read More

eAdvisory #3 — Our Social Media Presence

admin — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:30:17 +0000

** FFLGuard comes to Facebook ! ** In order to better communicate with you and the general public, we have enhanced our social media community presence! We share FFLGuard news and "Today’s Top Firearm Headlines" daily, to keep you informed, through different social media platforms including Twitter and Facebook. In fact, we are tweeting away @FFLGuard and constantly posting to our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/FFLGuard. Show your support and visit us/join us on Twitter and Facebook today!

eBlast 03.06.12 — Update to Our Prior eBlast re Changes in Florida

admin — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:04:47 +0000

** Leave it to ATF to botch up a good thing....**

As you know, we eBlasted about an exciting new...

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eBlast 03.01.12 — BOTH Manufacturer AND Importer MUST Be Listed in Your A&D!

admin — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:00:17 +0000

** Although it seems burdensome, it is important that you get your "A" entries correct with both...

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eAdvisory #2 — Download our Smartphone/iPad App

admin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:01:51 +0000

** You can now get the pertinent parts of the FFLGuard Program on your Android, BlackBerry, iPhone, iPad, and other SmartPhone platforms** Greetings: So we've gone mobile! Chuck Fulkerson will be proud.... SO HOW DO I GET THE MOBILE APP? Simple. Go to http://fflguard.mobapp.at and click on the appropriate link. DONE. Now go surf around the new FFLGuard mobile app, and we'll let you know about other cool things you can do in there in future eAdvisory emails!

eBlast 02.16.12 — Gun Owners’ Cars Being "Tagged"

admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:01:15 +0000

** Be aware of who is not only in your store, but also in your parking lot....**

One of our...

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eBlast 02.10.12 — Documents to Deliver to ATF Upon Inspection

admin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:29:02 +0000

**FFLGuard eBlast 02.10.12**

ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGED/JOINT DEFENSE PRIVILEGED E-MAIL

NOT FOR...

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eAdvisory #1 — How to Access FFLGuard.org

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:01 +0000

** We've created these "eAdvisory" emails to update you on FFLGuard specific items, unrelated to the substantive legal advice given in our eBlasts...**

It became time that we differentiated between the substantive, hard core, down and dirty legal advice that we deliver in our eBlasts and the more vanilla, informational, FFLGuard-specific updates related to the FFLGuard program itself.

For example, emails about changes at ATF, or related to the law or to firearms regulations, would and should be found as the substance of our eBlasts. Legal advice found in these eBlasts are attorney-client privileged. On the other hand, emails about how to log into the FFLGuard website, reminders on how to make the most of the program by utilizing the Basic Services available to you, and refreshers on how to log a HelpDesk case, have a different level of importance. So which "flavor" of email is more or less important is for you to decide; the sure thing, however, is that these emails are substantively different nevertheless.

As a result, we have created the eAdvisory. The content of these eAdvisory emails will solely be program related, and help you make the most of your yearly expenditure for FFLGuard. The eAdvisory is a non-privileged email, and is simply general information like when the next client meeting will occur, why you should have our Internet Toolbar on your web browser, and what you will be able to do with our new iPhone/BlackBerry/Android app .

Now what is our first eAdvisory, you ask?

HOW DO I LOG ON TO THE 'NEW' FFLGUARD.ORG CLIENTS-ONLY WEBSITE?

Simple. Go to www.fflguard.org and click on the "GET INFO" link. Then enter your 4 digit client number and whatever email we took from you on sign-up. It is usually the owner's email, or whomever signed the engagement documents when you joined. Then hit SEND!

Assuming you have completed your CIS , and you have provided us with a copy of your FFL, and you don't owe us any moolah for Additional Services, your new log-in USERNAME and PASSWORD will be sent to you in a separate email.

Now go surf around the new FFLGuard.org website, and we'll let you know about other cool things you can do in there in future eAdvisory emails!

eBlast 02.02.12 — AG Holder Testifies Today in Fast & Furious

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:19:13 +0000

**FFLGuard eBlast 02.02.12** ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGED/JOINT DEFENSE PRIVILEGED E-MAIL NOT FOR...

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eBlast 01.23.12 — Live Feed from Tomorrow’s Client Meeting on NEW Website!

admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:50:15 +0000

**FFLGuard eBlast 01.23.12**

ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGED/JOINT DEFENSE PRIVILEGED E-MAIL

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eBlast 01.18.12 — Save the Date for Client Meeting: 1/24/12

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:59:58 +0000

**FFLGuard eBlast 01.18.12**

ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGED/JOINT DEFENSE PRIVILEGED E-MAIL

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eBlast 01.16.12 — ATF Changes re State Residency Requirements for Aliens

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:33:20 +0000

**FFLGuard eBlast 01.16.12**

ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGED/JOINT DEFENSE PRIVILEGED E-MAIL

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FFLGuard

** eBlast 05.14.12 — FFLGuard’s Response to ATF’s "Request for Comment"**

** eBlast 05.11.12 — No Ditto Marks in Your A&D Book!**

** eBlast 05.09.12 — ATF Top Ten FAQ’s **

** eAdvisory #5 — Renzulli Brothers Successful in Defense of Industry Again **

** eBlast 05.03.12 — New ATF Form 4473 Approved, But Not In Effect Yet **

** eAdvisory #4 — Other Compliance Related Opportunities **

April 10, 2012

** eBlast 04.09.12 — CA Bullet Button Question Over Easter Weekend **

** eBlast 04.06.12 — Update to Our 2011 eBlast re Demand Letters**

** eAdvisory #3 — Our Social Media Presence **

** eBlast 03.06.12 — Update to Our Prior eBlast re Changes in Florida **

** eBlast 03.01.12 — BOTH Manufacturer AND Importer MUST Be Listed in Your A&D! **

** eAdvisory #2 — Download our Smartphone/iPad App **

** eBlast 02.16.12 — Gun Owners’ Cars Being "Tagged" **

** eBlast 02.10.12 — Documents to Deliver to ATF Upon Inspection **

** eAdvisory #1 — How to Access FFLGuard.org **

** eBlast 02.02.12 — AG Holder Testifies Today in Fast & Furious **

** eBlast 01.23.12 — Live Feed from Tomorrow’s Client Meeting on NEW Website! **

** eBlast 01.18.12 — Save the Date for Client Meeting: 1/24/12 **

** eBlast 01.16.12 — ATF Changes re State Residency Requirements for Aliens **

eBlast 05.14.12 — FFLGuard’s Response to ATF’s "Request for Comment"

eBlast 05.11.12 — No Ditto Marks in Your A&D Book!

eBlast 05.09.12 — ATF Top Ten FAQ’s

eAdvisory #5 — Renzulli Brothers Successful in Defense of Industry Again

eBlast 05.03.12 — New ATF Form 4473 Approved, But Not In Effect Yet

eAdvisory #4 — Other Compliance Related Opportunities

eBlast 04.09.12 — CA Bullet Button Question Over Easter Weekend

eBlast 04.06.12 — Update to Our 2011 eBlast re Demand Letters

eAdvisory #3 — Our Social Media Presence

eBlast 03.06.12 — Update to Our Prior eBlast re Changes in Florida

eBlast 03.01.12 — BOTH Manufacturer AND Importer MUST Be Listed in Your A&D!

eAdvisory #2 — Download our Smartphone/iPad App

eBlast 02.16.12 — Gun Owners’ Cars Being "Tagged"

eBlast 02.10.12 — Documents to Deliver to ATF Upon Inspection

eAdvisory #1 — How to Access FFLGuard.org

eBlast 02.02.12 — AG Holder Testifies Today in Fast & Furious

eBlast 01.23.12 — Live Feed from Tomorrow’s Client Meeting on NEW Website!

eBlast 01.18.12 — Save the Date for Client Meeting: 1/24/12

eBlast 01.16.12 — ATF Changes re State Residency Requirements for Aliens