Firearm orders and the customer FFL

Updated October 19, 2026 in FFL and compliance

A firearm order needs the receiving dealer's FFL before it ships. Attach it on the order page and check it has not expired.

  1. A firearm order needs the receiving dealer's FFL before it ships.
  2. Attach the customer's FFL on the order page (upload it, or it is matched from the license database).
  3. Check the license has not expired before you ship.
  4. Record the acquisition and disposition in your bound book as ATF requires.

Note: Serial numbers on orders are entered by a person, never filled in automatically.

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