Wade Holbrook

EMV November 25, 2025 28 min read

EMV vs NFC Payments in the Firearm Industry

EMV vs NFC payments in the firearm industry are no longer a “nice-to-have” topic. For Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs), gun shop owners, indoor ranges, online accessory retailers, and gunsmiths across the U.S.,...

EMV November 25, 2025 27 min read

Choosing an EMV-Compliant Terminal for Firearm Sales

Choosing the right EMV-compliant terminal for firearm sales isn’t just a tech decision – it’s a compliance, risk, and reputation decision. As an FFL in the United States, you operate in one...

EMV November 25, 2025 22 min read

EMV Compliance for FFL Dealers: Why It Matters

EMV compliance for FFL dealers is no longer just a “nice-to-have” technology decision. In the U.S., EMV chip card standards, the 2015 liability shift, and the high-risk nature of firearm sales all...

Payment Processing November 25, 2025 31 min read

How to Reduce Payment Processing Costs for Firearm Businesses

Reducing payment processing costs for firearm businesses is one of the fastest ways to improve margins without selling a single extra gun, accessory, or box of ammo. Because firearm businesses are treated...

Payment Processing November 25, 2025 32 min read

Payment Processing Tips for Firearm Retailers and Online Gun Sellers

Payment processing for firearms is not like running a typical retail store. Firearm retailers and online gun sellers must navigate federal and state laws, high-risk banking rules, evolving card-network policies, and new...

Merchant Account November 25, 2025 24 min read

How to Get Approved for a Firearms Merchant Account

If you run a gun shop, FFL eCommerce site, shooting range, or firearms training school, getting approved for a firearms merchant account is one of the biggest hurdles to taking credit and...

Credit Cards November 25, 2025 39 min read

How to Accept Credit Cards in Your Gun Shop Legally & Securely

Accepting credit cards in your gun shop isn’t just a convenience anymore – it’s a core part of doing business legally, securely, and competitively in the United States. Customers expect to be...

Firearms Industry Regulations September 3, 2025 14 min read

Why Banks and Processors Classify Firearms Businesses as High-Risk

Firearms companies tend to be labeled as high-risk by banks and processors because of heavy regulation, political pressure, and liability concerns regarding chargeback or compliance. This does not imply that the company...

FFL Compliance July 3, 2025 9 min read

ATF’s Redefinition of ‘Engaged in the Business’: Impact on FFL Payment Processing

For anyone holding a Federal Firearms License (FFL), keeping up with the latest ATF rules isn’t just good business sense—it’s essential to avoid legal and financial pitfalls. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,...

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