Description: A unique identifier for the license (e.g., "1-23-456-78-9-12345").
Format: Typically includes a sequence denoting region, license type, and issuance order.
Description: A code indicating the FFL category (e.g., Type 01, Type 07).
Type | Description |
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01 | Dealer in Firearms Other Than Destructive Devices (Includes Gunsmiths) |
02 | Pawnbroker in Firearms Other Than Destructive Devices |
03 | Collector of Curios and Relics |
06 | Manufacturer of Ammunition for Firearms |
07 | Manufacturer of Firearms Other Than Destructive Devices |
08 | Importer of Firearms Other Than Destructive Devices |
09 | Dealer in Destructive Devices |
10 | Manufacturer of Destructive Devices |
11 | Importer of Destructive Devices |
See 27 CFR § 478.41 for full list.
Description: Current state of the license (e.g., Active, Expired, Revoked, Surrendered).
Description: Date the license was granted by the ATF.
Description: Date the license expires (FFLs are valid for 3 years unless renewed or revoked).
Description: Legal name of the licensed entity (e.g., "Smith Firearms LLC").
Description: Physical location where firearms operations are conducted (required for ATF inspections).
Description: Address for correspondence if different from premises.
Description: Geographical details for the premises.
Description: Contact number for the business.
Description: Name of the individual or entity holding the license (e.g., owner or corporate name).
Description: Key individuals associated with the FFL (e.g., owners, officers, or employees with control over operations).
Note: Requires background checks per ATF regulations.
Description: Indicates if the licensee pays a Special Occupational Tax (SOT) to handle National Firearms Act (NFA) items (e.g., machine guns, silencers).
Classes:
SOTs must renew annually by July 1.
Description: Actions allowed under the FFL type (e.g., gunsmithing, manufacturing, retail sales).
Description: Internal ATF records of inspections, violations, or enforcement actions (not publicly disclosed).
Description: A sub-identifier in the FFL number showing the order of issuance within a region.
Description: For Type 03 licenses, confirms eligibility to collect Curios and Relics (firearms ≥50 years old).
Description: For importers/exporters, codes related to international trade compliance.
For authoritative details, consult the ATF’s FFL Resource Center or 27 CFR Part 478.