Distributor evaluation tool

FFL Distributor Comparison Checklist

Use this to compare firearm distributors beyond price: home-based FFL acceptance, inventory feeds, shipping, terms, NFA support, integrations, service quality, and returns.

Organized around verifiable workflow questions. This is a practical discussion checklist, not a sponsored ranking. A checked box means you recorded an answer; it is not a BoundStack endorsement of a distributor. Tip: pick one distributor, check what you can verify, then repeat for the next one.

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Post Prompt

Use this when asking other FFLs for input. Keep the post about the workflow, not the product.

Distributor discussion prompt

I'm putting together a practical checklist for comparing firearm distributors from a small/home-based FFL perspective.

What questions would you want answered before opening or relying on a distributor account?

Examples:
- Do they accept home-based FFLs?
- Do they offer real-time inventory feeds, API, or EDI?
- How accurate is online inventory versus actual stock?
- What are the free shipping thresholds and payment terms?
- Do they support NFA items or Form 4 transfers?
- Do they integrate with bound book, POS, or inventory software?
- How responsive are they when orders, invoices, or returns go wrong?

What else should be on the checklist?

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