DOJ Proposes Changes to ATF Forms for Sale of Silencers and Short-Barreled Firearms

On October 30, 2025, the DOJ published notices in the Federal Register, proposing to make changes Read more.

Chris Boeck Nov. 5th, 2025

Government Shutdown Update: Essential ATF Services Resume 

Update Oct. 22, 2025  On Monday, October 20, the U.S. Department of Justice began recalling ATF staff who were Read more.

Travis Glover Oct. 22nd, 2025

Government Shutdown 2025: What FFLs Need to Know 

On October 1, 2025, the federal government officially shut down after Congress failed to pass a budget. For FFLs, that Read more.

Travis Glover Oct. 1st, 2025

The Big Beautiful Bill and Your FFL

As you know, President Trump signed The Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) on July 4th of this year. The Bill had Read more.

Travis Glover Sep. 4th, 2025

Out with the old, in with the old: Understanding the ATF’s Latest Inspection Memo Without Crying into Your Bound Book

ATF just released the latest version of its Administrative Action Policy and Procedures memo(ATF Order 5370.1H) to its field Read more.

Chris Boeck May. 29th, 2025

ATF Changes in Policy and Acting Leadership 

Last week was quite a busy time at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives both in terms of leadership change Read more.

Travis Glover Apr. 17th, 2025

Lifetime 4473 Storage and What That Means for Your Business

Since 1985, the federal regulations required Federal Firearm Licensees (FFLs) to keep 4473s for no less than twenty (20) years Read more.

Travis Glover Jan. 9th, 2025

FFL Disaster Preparedness Plan

Natural disasters can strike anywhere at any time. Having seen what has taken place in western North Carolina and eastern Read more.

Travis Glover Oct. 10th, 2024

What is Multiple Sale Reporting? & How to Stay in Compliance!

ATF requires notification of certain transactions that may take place at your FFL. There are two defined transactions that you Read more.

Travis Glover Jun. 13th, 2024

4473 Cloud’s Favorite FFL Tech Stack and Toolbox

Firearm dealers have long fought the perception of being hobbyists and tinkerers who just happen to be running businesses. The Read more.

Travis Glover May. 22nd, 2024