Lyman, Maine · Federally Licensed Firearms Manufacturer · FFL Type 07
By Appointment Only FFL 07 Manufacturer Transfers Engravings Gunsmithing Gear Outfitting Night Vision
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Services & Pricing

Rates

All transfers are processed in person, by appointment. Bring a valid government-issued ID and your paperwork from the shipper. We'll handle the 4473 and run the NICS check on site.

FFL Transfer

$25 First firearm

Standard inbound transfer from a dealer, online retailer, or private sale (where lawful). Includes storage until pickup and all Form 4473 / NICS processing.

Additional on Same 4473

$10 Per additional firearm

Stacking multiple transfers on one form? Each additional firearm processed on the same 4473 is just ten bucks.

Engraving & Personalization

$50 Per piece

Names, dedications, unit logos, scrollwork. Clean, legible, properly sized — turn a stock firearm or accessory into something that's actually yours.

Gunsmithing

Est. Quoted per job
  • Scope & optic mounting / bore-sight
  • Muzzle device install & timing
  • AR-15 / AR-10 builds from your parts
  • Basic maintenance, cleaning, swaps

Gear Outfitting

Est. Quoted per setup
  • Plate carriers — carrier, plates, placards
  • Chest rigs & load-bearing belts
  • Helmet setup, pads & counterweights
  • Sling, optic & accessory integration

Night Vision

Est. Quoted per job
  • Helmet mount & arm install
  • Bridge / dual-tube setup
  • IR laser & illuminator mounting + zero
  • PVS-14 / PVS-31 / DTNVG setups
Coming 2026

NFA Items & Form 1 Assistance

NFA capability is in the works — later this year we'll be set up to transfer suppressors, SBRs, and other Title II items, and help customers prepare and file their own Form 1 applications.

That includes document prep and a walk-through for first-time applicants. If you've been meaning to pull the trigger on a can or an SBR build, get on the list now — drop us a note via contact and we'll reach out when we're live.

ATF & Regulatory News

What's Changing in Federal Firearms Regulation

Plain-English summaries of the rule changes that actually move the needle for gun owners and FFLs in Maine. Sourced from official ATF and DOJ releases.

April 29, 2026 Federal · Final & Proposed Rules

DOJ & ATF Drop 34-Rule Reform Package

DOJ and ATF released 34 notices of proposed and final rulemaking — described by newly-confirmed ATF Director Robert Cekada as the most significant modernization of ATF regulations in agency history. The package follows Executive Order 14206 and is the first in a planned series. Most proposals carry a 90-day public comment period.

What it means for NFA & Form 1 filers
  • CLEO notification removed. No more forwarding NFA application copies to your local Chief Law Enforcement Officer — a friction point that's tripped up Form 1 makers for decades.
  • Spouse joint applications. Married couples can file jointly as makers / transferees without setting up a gun trust just to share the item.
Other key items in the package
  • Pistol brace rule repealed. The 2023 rule that re-classified brace-equipped pistols as short-barreled rifles is being rolled back.
  • "Engaged in the business" rule repealed. The 2024 rule that swept many private sellers into FFL territory is being undone.
  • FOPA travel protections clarified. Refueling, vehicle maintenance, stopping to eat, and overnight stops are explicitly protected during interstate transport.
  • "Mental defective" definition refined. Needing assistance in only one functional area (e.g., financial management) won't, by itself, create a federal prohibition.
  • Sporting purposes revisions pending. ATF flagged upcoming changes to the GCA "sporting purposes" framework for rifle classification.
Read the official ATF press release → Most items above are proposed rules — they are not yet in effect. Public comment periods generally run 90 days and individual effective dates will vary. We'll update this page as items are finalized.

Last updated April 30, 2026

Contact

Schedule an Appointment

We run by appointment only — send your shipping tracking or a short description of what you need, and we'll get back to you fast to set a time.

Email
info@dirigodefense.com
Phone / Text
(207) 650-8531
Instagram
@dirigo_defense
Hours
By appointment — we'll find a time that works
Location
Lyman, Maine — exact address shared when we confirm

Before You Ship

Have the sender address the package to Dirigo Defense with our FFL info in the shipping label's notes. Reach out first — we'll send you the current FFL PDF to forward to the seller.