John Bocker is the Managing Director and co-founder of FFL Consultants and provides expert guidance to firearms dealers around the country on various topics including physical security, ATF compliance, profitability and retail operations. John is an independent consultant for the National Shooting Sports Foundation and serves as an FFL subject matter expert, speaker and author. For more information visit FFLConsultants.com or call John @ 720-336-0028.

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What You Can Do Today:

1. WE RECEIVED MANY CALLS REGARDING NICS DELAYS TODAY: 
   1. Advise all customers that NICS is so backed up that we are hearing 3-5 day delays are routine and any delays requiring a human check are being slated for release on or after (25+ days out).  If you receive a delay with a Brady release date that is more than the traditional 3 business days, you MUST adhere to the date returned to you on the MIDI report for each NTN.  >>> BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR NICS STATUS REPORT DAILY for UPDATES. 

2. Where gun stores are not designated "essential businesses" (see article below), some FFL owners have moved to board up front glass windows to create an EXTRA LAYER of protection / security. It may be prudent to purchase plywood and necessary materials before businesses are shut down. 
3. FFLs are asking; "Can I move my guns to my home for safe keeping is shut down?".  The answer lies in a) your ability to reach an ATF...