Firearms Industry Thought Leadership Forum FOR ALL FFLs
Gearfire and FastBound Present the 2021 FFLGuard Symposium
FFLGuard, known throughout the firearms industry as the gold standard for legal services, compliance solutions, and technology guidance -- is proud to present a virtual, multi-day symposium, beginning on June 2nd at the Gearfire Studio, and featuring speakers scheduled from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the National Rifle Association (NRA), the American Suppressor Association (ASA), the National Association of Sporting Good Wholesalers (NASGW), and many other firearms organizations. EVERY FFL – whether an FFLGuard client or not – will have the unique opportunity to interact with the experts from these organizations right from the comfort and safety of their home, and without interfering with work schedules or personal life. In addition, an array of firearms business trailblazers across the nation will be available to talk after their sessions as they share their personal playbooks for success.
FFLGuard is proud to make their 2021 Symposium available to ALL FFLs for the first time, highlighted by their thirteenth year in a row hosting a clients-only meeting. This Firearms Industry Thought and Leadership Forum will be headlined by strategic partnerships with Gearfire and FastBound.
Gearfire is an industry-leading technology provider for shooting and outdoor sports retailers that equips over 2,000 U.S. businesses with eCommerce websites, award-winning Point of Sale software, and online and in-store Merchant Services.
Since 2010, FastBound’s leading FFL software for A&D and 4473 has processed hundreds of millions of serial numbers for thousands of FFLs with guaranteed ATF compliance, and an attorney-backed legal defense.
The 2021 Symposium is a re-imagination of the traditional firearms industry symposium by delivering a flexible, schedule-friendly, cost-effective event for FFLGuard clients and non-clients alike. Any FFL, as well as their entire staff, can attend FFLGuard’s multi-day, virtual symposium to gain unmatched knowledge of firearms law and compliance, input into FFL specific operational challenges, and insights around cutting-edge firearms technology utilized by business leaders in the industry. For less than $99 per organization… and at ZERO COST to FFLGuard clients!
This year’s event is also powered by support from notable, industry leaders such as EPICOR, BRINK’S, HECKLER & KOCH, IWI, CELERANT, LIPSEY’S, GUNS.COM, and TRIDENT 1. Best of all, participation in this one-of-a-kind, dynamic learning experience is unquestionably affordable. This year, there’s no need for any FFL to waste hard-earned dollars at other conferences that are saddled with exorbitant participation fees, additional travel expenses, potential scheduling conflicts, repetitive material, unabashed sales pitches, and possible public health risks, all jeopardizing the attendees’ well-being and budget.
FFLGuard will conduct its main track virtually on June 2, 2021, with its Welcome, a to-be-announced Keynote Speaker, and various LIVE, interactive meetings with ATF personnel. It will conclude the day with its annual, attorney-client privileged Clients-Only Meeting for all FFLGuard clients, and simultaneous NSSF-run public service and value-add seminars for non-FFLGuard clients.
On June 3-4, 2021, FFLGuard will showcase over 20 different educational seminars over 3 dedicated tracks: Law and Compliance (hosted by FFLGuard National Coordinating Counsel, Chris Chiafullo), Business Operations (hosted by Point of Impact CEO, Hank Yacek), and Firearms Technology (hosted by Gearfire Chief Strategy Officer, Alexis Tunell). These offerings will be broadcast live and then available on-demand 24/7 for the remainder of the week. Of course, the initial live broadcast of every seminar will be open for Q&A while underway, with the opportunity for breakout meetings and “fireside chats” to be scheduled between speaker and attendees at the end of each session.
“Our Annual Clients-Only Meeting has always been well-attended for the past decade-plus, so surrounding it this year with other talks from experts, as well as educational opportunities, seemed to be a great value-add,” stated Chris Chiafullo, Founder and National Coordinating Counsel of FFLGuard. “When notables at ATF, NSSF, Gearfire, and elsewhere indicated they’d be interested in participating in our event, it all just fell into place. We don’t usually open our doors to those outside our clientele, but it seems as though the firearms industry at large remains hungry to utilize the expertise that we have provided our clients for decades.” Chiafullo went on to note that “FFLGuard attorneys and experts in the field have long been considered the best-of-the-best to lead the way, and this is simply a reaffirmation of that fact.”
Chiafullo also noted that having the NSSF on board for the 2021 FFLGuard Symposium would act as the perfect bookend to the NSSF’s “Range & Retail Business Expo” later in the summer, where FFLGuard personnel would be appearing live and in person. “With the danger that faces the firearms industry and Second Amendment under the current administration, it’s important that those of us who actually know what we are doing – including the NSSF and other notable speakers at our Symposium – be on the same page to assist all FFLs, big and small. If not, this way of life that we’ve all supported and embraced will be dismantled and destroyed quickly.”
Registration for the 2021 FFLGuard Symposium is now open, at both fflconf.com and right from the home page on FFLGuard.com.
For more information, including a list of speakers in attendance and a schedule, visit the Gearfire Blog
CONTACT INFORMATION:
FFLGuard
Chris Chiafullo
(888) 335-4731