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Every FFL Type & SOT Class, Explained

From a home-based Type 01 dealer to a Type 07 manufacturer with an SOT for suppressors — find the license that fits your plans.

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FFL Types

Federal Firearms Licenses issued by the ATF.

Popular

Dealer in Firearms

The most common FFL. Buy and sell firearms (other than NFA/destructive devices), run transfers, and operate a retail or home-based gun business.

Retail dealersHome-based FFLsOnline sellersGunsmiths

First 3 yrs: $200 Renewal: $90

Pawnbroker in Firearms

Deal in firearms as a pawnbroker. Includes all Type 01 privileges plus taking firearms as collateral for loans.

Pawn shopsLoan + firearm businesses

First 3 yrs: $200 Renewal: $90

Popular

Collector of Curios & Relics

A low-cost license for collectors to acquire curio & relic firearms across state lines. Not for a dealing business.

CollectorsHobbyists

First 3 yrs: $30 Renewal: $30

Manufacturer of Ammunition

Manufacture ammunition and reloaded ammo for sale or distribution (excludes armor-piercing ammo).

Ammo makersCommercial reloaders

First 3 yrs: $30 Renewal: $30

Popular

Manufacturer of Firearms

Manufacture and sell firearms and ammunition. Pairs with SOT Class 02 to make and deal in NFA items like suppressors and SBRs.

Firearm manufacturersSuppressor makersBuilders

First 3 yrs: $150 Renewal: $150

Importer of Firearms & Ammunition

Import firearms and ammunition into the United States. Subject to additional ATF and State Department requirements.

ImportersDistributors of foreign arms

First 3 yrs: $150 Renewal: $150

Dealer in Destructive Devices

Deal in destructive devices (e.g., 40mm, certain large-bore firearms). Requires SOT Class 03.

Specialty dealersDefense suppliers

First 3 yrs: $3,000 Renewal: $3,000

Manufacturer of Destructive Devices

Manufacture destructive devices, ammunition for DDs, and armor-piercing ammunition. Requires SOT Class 02.

DD manufacturersDefense contractors

First 3 yrs: $3,000 Renewal: $3,000

Importer of Destructive Devices

Import destructive devices and related ammunition. Requires SOT Class 03.

DD importersGovernment suppliers

First 3 yrs: $3,000 Renewal: $3,000

SOT Classes (NFA / Class 3)

A Special Occupational Tax stamp lets your FFL work with NFA items like suppressors, SBRs, and machine guns.

Class 01

Importer of NFA Firearms

Special Occupational Tax for importing NFA items such as suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and machine guns.

Pairs with Type 08 / 11 FFL

Annual tax: $1,000 ($500 if under $500k receipts)

Class 02

Manufacturer of NFA Firearms

Manufacture NFA items — suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and more. The most popular SOT for suppressor and SBR makers.

Pairs with Type 07 / 10 FFL

Annual tax: $1,000 ($500 if under $500k receipts)

Class 03

Dealer in NFA Firearms

Buy, sell, and transfer NFA items. The go-to SOT for dealers offering suppressors and machine guns to customers.

Pairs with Type 01 / 02 / 09 FFL

Annual tax: $500 ($500 if under $500k receipts)

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