The Top 10 Mistakes That Can Cost You Your FFL

As ATF enforcement ramps up under the ongoing ‘Zero Tolerance Policy,’ Federal Firearms License (FFL) holders are facing tougher scrutiny than ever. One small mistake—just a single violation—can now lead to a revoked license, putting your business at serious risk.

In this environment, it’s essential to not only stay compliant but to ensure your processes are airtight. To help you navigate these stricter regulations, we’ve compiled the top 10 ATF violations that are currently causing FFLs to lose their licenses. Before you dive into the list, consider these questions:

  • Are you still processing firearm transactions manually? If so, you’re increasing your chances of human error, which can be costly.
  • Even if you’ve gone digital, are you relying on multiple systems that don’t communicate with each other? This can still lead to critical mistakes.
  • How much time and effort are you investing in processes that may still leave you vulnerable to compliance issues?

The bottom line: To reduce the risk of error and protect your business, you need a fully integrated and compliant solution. Bravo’s Point of Sale and E4473 work together to streamline your entire workflow, ensuring accuracy and minimizing risk.

Check out the common violations that FFLs are facing today, and discover how Bravo can help you stay on the right side of compliance.

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Top 10 Violations Leading to FFL Revocation How to Avoid Violations with Bravo
Failure to maintain an accurate/complete/timely acquisition and disposition record of firearms A&D book entries are automated and updated in real-time when firearm inventory is added, sold, or transferred, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Failure to complete forms as prescribed E4473 ensures compliance with built-in validation and error checking.
Failure to obtain a completed ATF Form 4473 Built into the sales workflow, E4473 cannot be skipped or forgotten, ensuring completion.
Failure to maintain an accurate/complete/timely licensee disposition record Real-time updates to the A&D book when firearms are sold or transferred prevent errors and omissions in disposition records.
Failure to record NICS contact information on an ATF Form 4473 NICS check integration automatically records all necessary contact information on the E4473.
Failure by transferor to sign and/or date an ATF Form 4473 All signatures, including the transferor's, are required before the transaction can be completed.
Failure to maintain an accurate/complete/timely manufacture or acquisition record Automated A&D book entries ensure accurate and timely recording when firearm inventory is added.
Failure to verify or record Identification document on ATF Form 4473 E4473 automatically records pertinent details and includes an extensive validation process to ensure compliance.
Failure to record firearm information on an ATF Form 4473 Firearm information is auto-populated from inventory, ensuring accurate and complete data entry.
Failure to report multiple sales or other dispositions of pistols and revolvers E4473 includes easy, automated completion of the 3310.4 & 3310.12 for multiple handgun sales reporting.

Don't let common paperwork errors cost you your FFL. Bravo’s suite of FFL solutions helps you avoid the most frequent citations that can lead to license revocation under the 'Zero Tolerance Policy'.

Ready to streamline your compliance process? Let’s talk.

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