The process to obtain a Federal Firearms License (FFL) in Ohio follows federal guidelines set by federal regulations and managed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). While …
NFA Tax Stamp Removal: The $0 Tax Reality and Legal Challenges Ahead
Table of Contents At a Glance: President Trump signed legislation on July 4, 2025, reducing the $200 NFA tax stamp to $0 for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs effective January 1, 2026. Several …
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Importing Dual-Use Barrels Under ATF Ruling 2025-1: What FFLs Need to Know
Table of Contents Short Answer: The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) recently introduced Ruling 2025-1 marks a significant shift for Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) in …
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Understanding the ATF Pistol Brace Rule: 2025 Update for FFLs
Table of Contents The Short Answer: As of 2025, the ATF’s pistol brace rule from 2023 has been vacated in federal courts. The rule is currently unenforceable, and braced pistols are not …
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What Licensees Should Know About FFL License Renewal
Table of Contents The Short Answer: To renew your Federal Firearms License (FFL), complete and mail ATF Form 8 Part II before your license expires. If the form is postmarked on time, you may …
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ATF Wait Times: A Complete Guide to Form Processing Times and Requirements
Table of Contents The Short Answer: ATF processing times have improved in early 2025 thanks to system upgrades and wider eForm adoption, with electronic submissions averaging 1 to 59 days and paper …
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