From what I've heard they are allot harder to get nowdays. I understand you have to have a store(regular business). Thanks to our Beloved ex President allot of FFL's have been pulled. I have talked to several who had them and gave them up. They are a more trouble then they are worth.Anytime your dealing with the Federal Gov't and BATF there's bound to be headaches. Many times I thought about getting one.After talking to dealers and friends who had them I decided I don't need one that bad.Unless you plan on making a full time business, I think you'll be wasting your time applying. I don't know how much they are a year but seems I heard around 250.00. I maybe wrong?Good luck on your venture if you go for it.Ruger Redhawk