A Federal Firearms License (FFL) is a license issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) that allows a person or business to engage in certain activities involving firearms and ammunition. These activities include manufacturing, importing, dealing, and collecting firearms and ammunition. An FFL is required for any person or business that wishes to engage in these activities, even if they are not conducting business for profit.
There are several different types of FFLs, each with its own set of requirements and restrictions. The most common type of FFL is the Type 01 FFL, which allows a person or business to engage in all of the activities listed above. Other types of FFLs include the Type 02 FFL, which allows a person or business to manufacture firearms, and the Type 03 FFL, which allows a person or business to deal in firearms.