What is the explanation of the FFL and why is it important?
The National Licensing Center (NLC) is responsible for determining eligibility and acting upon applications for Federal firearms licenses, Federal explosives licenses, and Federal explosives users permits. Inspections of applicants are coordinated with regulatory field offices. Such applications are required to be filed by all persons who intend to engage in the business of manufacturing, importing, or dealing in firearms, and persons who intend to engage in the business of importing, manufacturing or dealing in explosive materials. Firearms licenses are also issued to persons who wish to be collectors of curio and relic firearms. Finally, the NLC issues permits to persons who intend to acquire or transport explosive materials in interstate or foreign commerce. The NLC is the official repository of firearms and explosives inspection reports. NLC personnel maintain the Federal firearms license database and the Federal explosives license and permittee database and frequently provide cert
