I found that I was more restricted with an FFL than without one as to what I could and could not do...I dropped mine about 2 years ago..you must keep accurate records, and if you operate out of your house or shop your open to search and seizure of your property and I find that distasteful. Then your hobby becomes a business and you must pay taxes on every transaction you make..It just wasn't worth the trouble for me...I pay a local guy here to do all my gun transactions and he charges me a pitence...