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Gun Shop Record-Keeping Starter Kit - Record-Keeping Starter Kit

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Complete Startup

Kit for firearm sales, repair,

Includes Batf-approved

Firearms Record Book for permanent

Record Book

Has 48 pages and space

Punched Fit

Included 1 1/2" data binder

Contains Gun

Room for pricing and specifications

$119.99
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SKU: 084000313

Overview

This startup kit is built for shops that buy, sell, and repair firearms and need a practical paper system from day one. It centers on a BATF-approved Firearms Record Book for maintaining a permanent record of firearm purchases and sales, with space for 440 transactions and a binder included for organization. The rest of the package supports day-to-day counter work with price tags, repair and invoice forms, claim checks, lay-away tickets, personal firearm ID tags, unsafe-to-fire tags, and tag ties. It is a straightforward choice for keeping inventory, repairs, and required records in one place without adding unnecessary complexity.

Why Hunters Choose the Brownells

Includes Firearms

Record Book in BATF-approved format

Space 440

Transactions in a 48-page record

Kit Supports

Pricing, inventory management, and repair

Contains Binder,

Price tags, invoice forms, claim

Includes Personal

Firearm ID tags, unsafe-to-fire tags,

Key Features

  • Complete startup kit for firearm sales, repair, and inventory paperwork
  • Includes a BATF-approved Firearms Record Book for permanent purchase and sales records
  • Record Book has 48 pages and space for 440 transactions
  • Punched to fit the included 1 1/2" data binder
  • Contains gun price tags with room for pricing and specifications
  • Includes repair invoices, claim checks, lay-a-way tickets, ID tags, unsafe-to-fire tags, and tag ties

Best Used For

  • Gun shop owners setting up a paperwork system for firearm sales, repairs, and inventory tracking
  • Businesses needing a BATF-approved record book for permanent purchase and sale documentation
  • Counter staff managing customer repairs, layaways, claim checks, and firearm identification tags
  • New firearms dealers wanting a bundled starter kit with forms, tags, binder, and ties

Specifications

Binder Size1 1/2" data binder
Claim Checks Quantity100
Firearms Record Book FormatBATF-approved format
Firearms Record Book Pages48
Firearms Record Book Transaction Capacity440 transactions
Gun Price Tags MaterialHeavy manila card stock
Gun Price Tags Quantity100
Lay A Way Tickets Quantity100
Personal Firearm Id Tags Quantity25
Repairrecord Invoice Forms Quantity100
Tag Ties Quantity500
Unsafe To Fire Tags Quantity25

Pros

  • Includes Firearms Record Book in BATF-approved format for business records.
  • Provides space for 440 transactions in a 48-page record book.
  • Kit supports pricing, inventory management, and repair tracking.
  • Contains binder, price tags, invoice forms, claim checks, and lay-away tickets.
  • Includes personal firearm ID tags, unsafe-to-fire tags, and tag ties.

Considerations & Trade-offs

  • Designed as a startup paperwork system, so it covers core record-keeping needs but is not a full shop-management solution on its own.
  • The Firearms Record Book is formatted for 440 transactions, which may be enough for initial use but could require replenishment as volume grows.
  • The kit includes a fixed mix of forms and tags, so shops with different intake, repair, or layaway workflows may still need additional supplies.
  • Its value is centered on paperwork organization and compliance support rather than pricing, inventory, or repair management software features.

Suggested Comparisons

  • Firearms inventory record books
  • Gun shop repair intake forms
  • Firearm price tags and identification tags
  • Layaway and claim ticket systems

Suggested Accessories

  • Data binder
  • Invoice forms
  • Tag ties
  • Firearm identification tags

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the Gun Shop Record-Keeping Starter Kit?

The kit includes a Firearms Record Book, a 1 1/2" data binder, 100 Gun Price Tags, 100 Repair/Record Invoice forms, 100 Claim Checks, 100 Lay-A-Way Tickets, 25 Personal Firearm ID Tags, 25 Unsafe To Fire Tags, and 500 tag ties.

What is the Firearms Record Book used for?

It is for maintaining a correct, permanent record of a business’s firearm purchases and sales as required under the Gun Control Act of 1968.

How many transactions does the record book allow?

The Firearms Record Book is 48 pages and has space to record 440 transactions.

Is this kit intended for retail sales only, or also for repair work?

It is designed for a business that buys, sells, and repairs firearms. The description specifically notes tracking guns customers bring in for repair.

Does the source data specify the materials or dimensions of the tags and forms?

Only limited material information is provided: the Gun Price Tags are described as heavy manila card stock. Other material specs and detailed dimensions are not provided.