FFL Requirements

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) will approve the application if the applicant
  • Is 21 years or older.
  • Is not prohibited from handling or possessing firearms or ammunition
  • Has not violated the Gun Control Act or its regulations
  • Has not failed to disclose information or facts in connection with their application
  • Has premises for conducting business or collecting

The applicant must also certify that:
1.The business to be conducted under the license is not prohibited by State or local law in the place where the licensed premise is located

2.Within 30 days after the application is approved the business will comply with the requirements of State and local law applicable to the conduct of the business

3.The business will not be conducted under the license until the requirements of State and local law applicable to the business have been met

4.Secure gun storage and safety devices will be available at any place in which firearms are sold under the license to persons who are not licensees

5.Secure gun storage and safety devices will be available at any place in which firearms are sold under the license to persons who are not licensees