Dealer FFLs

FFL Type 01: Dealer in Firearms Other Than Destructive Devices

  • Most common FFL type
  • Allows buying and selling firearms for business purposes
  • Suitable for local gun shops and home-based FFLs

FFL Type 02: Pawnbroker in Firearms Other Than Destructive Devices

  • Similar to Type 01, but includes pawnbroker activities
  • Less common than Type 01

FFL Type 09: Dealer in Destructive Devices

  • Permits dealing in destructive devices
  • Requires Class 3 SOT (Special Occupational Taxpayer) status

Manufacturer FFLs

FFL Type 06: Manufacturer of Ammunition

  • Allows manufacturing and selling ammunition
  • Does not permit firearm manufacturing or sales

FFL Type 07: Manufacturer of Firearms Other Than Destructive Devices

  • Second most common FFL type
  • Permits manufacturing and selling firearms and ammunition
  • Requires proper marking of manufactured firearms

FFL Type 10: Manufacturer of Destructive Devices

  • Allows manufacturing destructive devices, ammunition for destructive devices, and armor-piercing ammunition

Importer FFLs

FFL Type 08: Importer of Firearms Other Than Destructive Devices

  • Permits importing standard firearms
  • Requires proper marking of imported firearms

FFL Type 11: Importer of Destructive Devices

  • Allows importing destructive devices, ammo for destructive devices, and armor-piercing ammo

Collector FFL

FFL Type 03: Collector of Curios and Relics

  • For collectors of antique firearms only
  • Does not permit business activities related to firearms

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