Federal Firearm Laws

While the Courts have never brightly defined under the law who actually has a right to own a firearm, for decades the presumption has always been that there is no individual right bestowed upon the citizens of this country. However, things may soon change if some have their way. The Second Amendment to the United [...]

Federal law prohibits any person who has ever been “convicted in any court of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year” to ever or for any reason “possess… any firearm or ammunition.” 18 U.S.C. 922(g) makes it a federal crime for any person who has ever been convicted of any felony [...]

Gun control is one of the most controversial topics being discussed today. Many people believe that it violates their Second Amendment right to bear arms. Others believe that it is essential to keep guns out of the hands of those who might use them for harm. Either way, every state now requires some sort of [...]

The collectors of curios and relics firearms license (C&R FFL), also known as a type 3 license is the federal firearms license for those of you who are avid gun collectors with a particular interest in firearms that are 50 years or older. The exact definition of these firearms is listed in 27 CFR 478.11, [...]

Most North Americans may have forgotten that on January, 2000 President Bill Clinton proposed new legislation that would have required all American citizens to obtain a federal gun license. American handgun owners were outraged, as well as manufacturers, dealers and more than a few members of the U.S. Congress.Although this national-level law would have been [...]

There are several important reasons for utilizing airguns as firearm training tools. Airguns are inexpensive to purchase and use, may be readily and safely used even in the home, and are exempt from most state and Federal firearms Laws. The matter of cost is, of course, the most obvious benefit to their use. Attaining (and [...]

Do not miss out on getting your FFL. With todays political standings this could be a turning point for the firearms industry. With the new president elect we do not know what is going to happen to the firearms industry. Your window of opportunity may be closing in fast to even get your FFL. We [...]

A lot of people are curious about the firearms industry and want to get involved. Why? But, because it is a very profitable business. Can an individual or a company be directly involved in this business of trading/manufacturing guns and ammunition? The answer is yes but you need to acquire a license (Federal Firearms License). [...]