Electronic bound book & ATF compliance for Type 7+ manufacturers
BATFE-compliant A&D records, chain of custody and production tracking, integrated with ATF’s FFL DIRECT — and ready when IOI auditors need to examine tens of thousands of physical assets on premises.
- Integrated with ATF FFL DIRECT
- BATFE-compliant A&D bound book
- Cloud or on-premises
Eligibility
APB360 manufacturer solutions are designed for Federal Firearms License Types 07 (Manufacturer of Firearms) and higher (including importers of firearms and related higher types as applicable). We do not serve Type 01 Dealers or Type 02 Pawnbrokers. This focus lets us build deeper manufacturing, compliance and quality tools without diluting the platform for retail workflows.
Ready for ATF IOI audits at enterprise scale
When Industry Operations Investigators conduct examinations, they expect clear, complete and quickly retrievable records. APB360 is built so enterprise manufacturers can handle audits involving tens of thousands of physical assets on premises without scrambling through paper or disconnected systems.
- Electronic A&D / bound book records, searchable and exportable for examiner review
- Full chain-of-custody history showing movement of serialized assets
- Reconciliation tools that confirm system records match physical inventory
- Document and photo attachment tied to individual assets and transactions
- Role-based access so the right people can produce the right reports
Read the ATF IOI audit preparation guide for Type 07 manufacturers
Answer ATF trace requests from your phone
Trace requests arrive automatically over FFL DIRECT, serials are matched against your electronic bound book, and compliance staff review and approve the response from any device. A person approves every response before anything is sent to ATF.
What manufacturers get
Electronic A&D / bound book
- BATFE-aligned acquisition & disposition records
- Searchable, exportable, IOI-ready history
- Supports inspection and out-of-business record needs
- Designed for high-volume manufacturing inventories
- Rooted in proven GunTRAC technology
Production & quality systems
- eSOP, QA travelers and WIP management
- ISO 9001-oriented process support
- RMA and warranty management
- Full documentation trails
Chain of custody & the floor
- Who touched what, when and why
- Serialized tracking across the floor, with RFID integration options
- Mobile asset API: tag scanning, a Minted / Pending Print / Printed / Re-Printed tag life cycle, and cases with short case codes
- Serial numbers allocated from a counter, so two people registering at once never collide
Current FFL listings
- License checks run against the most recent ATF FOIA listing processed
- FFL statistics collected and tracked since 2013
- Catch surrendered licenses and premises changes before a shipment
Manufacturers we work with
Trusted by major firearms manufacturers and job shops for electronic bound books, chain of custody, quality systems and production tracking, including:
Typical package scope
Manufacturer packages are enterprise (all-inclusive) offerings per Federal Firearms License, and commonly include electronic bound book functionality, chain of custody, eSOP / QA / travelers / WIP, RMA / warranty tools and optional RFID integrations. Exact scope and pricing are discussed directly with our team based on your operations.
Cloud or on-premises, role-based security and 2FA, custom development available, and your data is yours to export at any time.
Starting $13,000 per FFL / year
Type 07 and higher only. See the pricing guide for what is included.
Frequently asked questions
Which FFL types does APB360 serve?
APB360 manufacturer solutions are for Federal Firearms License Type 07 (Manufacturer of Firearms) and higher, including importers of firearms and related higher types where applicable. We do not serve Type 01 Dealers or Type 02 Pawnbrokers — the platform is built for enterprise manufacturing workflows, not retail.
Is the electronic bound book BATFE-compliant?
Yes. APB360’s electronic Acquisition & Disposition records are aligned to BATFE requirements and adapted from proven manufacturer technology. Records are searchable, exportable and ready for ATF Industry Operations Investigator review.
Does APB360 integrate with ATF FFL DIRECT?
Yes. The integration is complete and fully tested. Trace requests arrive automatically, serial numbers are matched against your electronic bound book, and your compliance staff review and approve the response from any device. Nothing is sent to ATF until a person on your team approves it.
Can APB360 handle a large ATF IOI audit?
Enterprise manufacturers use APB360 to handle audits involving tens of thousands of physical assets on premises. Reconciliation tools confirm that system records match physical inventory, chain-of-custody history is available on any serialized asset, and role-based access lets the right people produce the right reports during an inspection.
Does APB360 support ISO 9001 processes?
Yes. eSOP, QA travelers and WIP management are built for ISO 9001-oriented workflows. Documentation trails, quality events and process compliance are tied to individual assets and transactions.
Can we integrate RFID for chain of custody?
Yes. RFID integrations are supported for high-volume serialized tracking across the production floor. Chain of custody captures who touched what, when and why — with optional photo and note attachments.
How does APB360 handle RMA and warranty?
RMA and warranty management are included in the manufacturer package. Returns are logged against the original serialized record, repair actions are captured, and the audit trail is preserved through the full lifecycle.
Is on-premises deployment available for manufacturers?
Yes. Manufacturers can choose cloud or on-premises deployment. Both options carry the same feature set, role-based security and 2FA. Data belongs to you and can be exported at any time.