Types of FFL's (Federal Firearms Licenses - FFLs)
What is an FFL?
An individual who is licensed to engage in the business of manufacturing, importing and/or dealing in firearms. Persons must be licensed by ATF to engage in the business of firearms.
Types of FFLs:
Dealers:
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01 – Dealer in firearms other than destructive devices.
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02 – Pawnbroker in firearms other than destructive devices.
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09 – Dealer in destructive devices.
Manufacturers:
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06 – Manufacturer of Ammunition for Firearms Other Than Ammunition for Destructive Devices or Armor Piercing Ammunition.
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07 – Manufacturer of firearms other than destructive devices.
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10 – Manufacturer of destructive devices, ammunition for destructive devices or armor piercing ammunition.
Importer:
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08 – Importer of firearms or ammunition for firearms other than destructive devices or ammunition other than armor piercing ammunition.
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11 – Importer of destructive devices, ammunition for destructive devices or armor piercing ammunition
Other:
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03 – Collector of curios and relics.
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