FFL News: Suppressors, Glock Bans and 1.4 Billion Records

DOJ formally let the suppressor ruling stand and ATF told dealers in Dallas it will not cite 4473 transfers of cans. Plus Connecticut's Glock ban blocked, California's roster counter-move, and why 1.41 billion trace records matter to your paperwork.

By Fred Thompson •

FFL SEO: Ranking on Page One With Zero Clicks

28 days of FFL Search search data: 'ffl license' ranks 7.8 with 70 impressions and zero clicks, while the lookup-and-locator queries that convert sit past position 75 in Google. Here is the snippet audit — and the rewrites — that fix both.

By Sara Owens •

How to Look Up an FFL License: Complete Guide (2026)

How to look up an FFL license the right way: the official free ATF eZ Check database, dealer directory shortlisting, what the license data really means, and the local SEO consistency that helps dealers win lookup traffic.

By Sara Owens •

How to Find an FFL Dealer Near Me

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.

A Step-by-Step Guide to the FFL License Application Process

Learn how to get your Federal Firearms License (FFL) with this complete step-by-step guide. From choosing the right FFL type and meeting ATF eligibility requirements to completing Form 7, submitting fingerprints, passing the in-person inspection, and maintaining compliance — this guide walks you through every stage of the FFL license application process.