Firearms & Security Service Compliance

Leveraging a Distinct Advantage

Spirit Law Partners utilizes the diverse backgrounds of its professionals to provide compliance guidance relating to firearms, licensing and permitting issues, and security services. Our focus on commercial development requires consideration of unique and high-risk businesses and activities that are associated with the manufacture and sale of firearms, security companies, and related compliance services. At Spirit Law Partners, we are concerned with public safety and the protection of our community. We utilize our collective regulatory and legal experience to advise firearm retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers, importers, and training and recreational shooting facilities on regulatory compliance guidelines and operational protocols that promote best practices.

EXPERIENCE

Practical Advice for Effective Solutions

• We assist with the preparation and filing of federal firearm license and permit applications with the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (“ATF”), including the importation, wholesale, and retail sale of regulated firearms and explosives.
• We assist clients with the preparation and filing of firearm and security service license applications with the Florida Department of Agriculture (“DOA”).
• The Firm provides state regulatory compliance guidance to licensed security companies and security professionals, including defending licensees that are subject to disciplinary action and pending administrative litigation.
• The Firm’s professionals provide guidance and instruction related to federal firearm compliance audits and inspections.
• The Spirit Law Partners team routinely provides regulatory guidance related to the state compliance and regulatory issues related to the statutes, rules, and policies of the DOA
• The Firm’s professionals have been appointed by the federal courts to assist with the issues related to the disposition of firearms and the liquidation of firearm manufacturers during bankruptcy proceedings.

What’s Trending?

• Florida’s Department of Agriculture is cracking down on auditing compliance records and making sure security companies maintain current permits and background checks for security personnel.
• Heightened scrutiny on firearms possession and use of firearms for sporting activities requires that service providers and shooting range facilities employ strict protocols and maintain current internal personnel records.