How to Buy a Handgun: A Complete Beginner's Guide
Ready to buy your first handgun? This complete guide covers legal age requirements, how to choose between a pistol and revolver, popular calibers, the purchase process, and safe storage tips.
Ready to buy your first handgun? This complete guide covers legal age requirements, how to choose between a pistol and revolver, popular calibers, the purchase process, and safe storage tips.
Learn how background checks for gun purchases work through NICS. This guide covers the 3 possible results (Proceed, Denied, Delayed), what causes denials, how long checks take, and state-specific requirements.
How much is an FFL transfer fee? Learn the typical costs ($15-$100+), what factors affect pricing, what the fee includes, and tips for finding the most affordable FFL transfer dealers near you.
Looking for an FFL dealer near you? Learn how to find a licensed firearms dealer for transfers, what questions to ask, what to look for, and how FFLSearch.net makes the process easy.
Learn about all FFL license types including Type 01 dealer, Type 03 collector, Type 07 manufacturer, and more. Includes fees, privileges, and which license type is right for your needs.
Wondering what an FFL dealer is and why you need one? Learn what a Federal Firearms Licensee does, the different types of FFL dealers, their legal obligations, and how to find a trusted dealer near you.
Learn how to get an FFL license step by step. This guide covers FFL eligibility requirements, license types, ATF Form 7, fees, the compliance interview, and everything you need to become a licensed firearms dealer.
Learn the complete FFL transfer process step by step. This guide covers how to find an FFL dealer, purchase a firearm online, complete ATF Form 4473, pass the NICS background check, and take possession of your firearm legally.
PTR Industries unveiled the 9SDM at SHOT Show 2026 — a modernized integrally suppressed MP5-style 9mm carbine. Learn about the roller-delayed design, three-tax-stamp setup, features, and MSRP.
The federal NFA $200 tax stamp dropped to $0 on January 1, 2026 for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs. Learn what NFA items are, how the registration process works, and how to find a Class III dealer.