21. How many FFLS are there in my state?
Our 2006 Industry Reference Guide details trends by state
for Federal Firearm Licensed dealers (FFLs).
In 2006 a total of 64,830 FFLS were active in the U.S..
Texas had the largest number of FFLS (5,518),
Pennsylvania (2,912) and Michigan (2,644).
(*Snapshot as of April 2006. Source ATF)
The 2006 Industry Reference Guide also tracks background checks as posted
through NICS (National Criminal Background Check System).