Notes from the back counter.
Compliance explainers, migration tips, and product updates for Federal Firearms Licensees.
ATF bound book requirements: the complete FFL guide
What the ATF requires in your bound book (A&D record) — the exact fields, timing rules, corrections, retention, and inspection expectations under 27 CFR § 478.125.
ATF Form 3310.4 and 3310.12, explained for FFLs
When multiple-firearm sales trigger ATF Form 3310.4 (handguns) and 3310.12 (border-state long guns) — the deadlines, the details, and how to never miss one.
Best bound book software for FFLs in 2026: a buyer's guide
How to choose bound book software for your FFL in 2026 — the features that matter, the compliance must-haves, pricing models to avoid, and how the main options compare.
How to switch from FastBound: a step-by-step migration guide
A practical guide to migrating your FFL bound book off FastBound — exporting your data, preserving line numbers, verifying the import, and going live without a compliance gap.
NICS delay, proceed, and the 3-business-day rule, explained
How the NICS background check responses work for FFLs — proceed, delay, and denied — plus how the 3-business-day rule is counted and why business-day math matters.
Paper vs. electronic bound book: what actually changes
A practical comparison of the paper A&D book and an electronic bound book for FFLs — compliance, speed, inspection prep, and what the ATF requires either way.
What “ATF-compliant” means for electronic A&D books
A plain-language look at 27 CFR § 478.125 and ATF Ruling 2016-1 — the rules that authorize cloud-based bound books for FFLs, and what to look for in electronic bound book software.
Hello from BoundPro — and why we built it
Why we built modern bound book software for Federal Firearms Licensees, what this blog will cover, and how to evaluate BoundPro for your shop.