FFL Licensing
Educational articles in the FFL Licensing series on GunExpos.com.
How to Apply for a C&R License (Type 03)
Step-by-step guide to the ATF Type 03 Collector of Curios and Relics license: Form 7/7CR, the $30 three-year fee, review, and common mistakes.
What Is a Curio or Relic? The 50-Year Rule
How a firearm qualifies as a curio or relic under 27 CFR 478.11: the 50-year rule, museum certification, novelty and rarity, and what a C&R license does not cover.
C&R License Records, Inspections & Shipping
Federal rules for licensed collectors: next-business-day acquisition entries, seven-day disposition entries, ATF inspection limits, and shipping.
Starting a Gun Store: Business Planning, Licensing, and Operations
A practical guide to opening a gun store — from business planning and FFL licensing to inventory, POS systems, ATF compliance, and building a profitable operation.
How to Start a Gun Store: From FFL Application to Grand Opening
A comprehensive guide to starting a firearms retail business — licensing, zoning, inventory, insurance, and building a customer base.
The Complete Curios & Relics (C&R) License Guide
Everything you need to know about the Type 03 C&R license — eligibility, application, benefits, bound book requirements, and collecting tips.
ATF Compliance for FFL Holders: Avoiding Common Violations
The most common ATF compliance violations and how to avoid them — bound book errors, 4473 mistakes, inspection preparation, and record-keeping best practices.
FFL License Types Explained: Which One Do You Need?
A complete breakdown of all federal firearms license types — from Type 01 dealers to Type 11 importers and SOT classes.