Bookkeeping for gun stores and FFL dealers
A gun store runs on serialized inventory and thin margins. Firearms arrive on distributor invoices, sell across the counter or move on consignment, and every unit's cost has to be exact. Transfer fees, range time, training classes and accessories each carry different margins, and blending them hides which lines carry the store. Mispar keeps inventory costing precise and every revenue line separate. Plans start at $229/mo.
Best for: Independent FFL dealers, gun stores with or without ranges and owners who need exact inventory costing and clean per-line revenue.
Exact
Inventory costing
Separated
Consignment
Tracked
Transfers
Visible
Line margins
How Mispar keeps your store's books clean
Industry-specific accounts and categorization, with the reporting scope agreed before work starts.
Firearm inventory
Record each purchase and sale at exact cost, so margin per unit is real and inventory value on the books matches what is in the case.
Consignment sales
Keep consigned inventory and the owner's proceeds separate from store-owned sales, so consignor payouts are always covered and never blended.
Transfer and service fees
Track transfer fees and gunsmithing or service revenue on their own lines, keeping service income visible apart from product sales.
Range and training revenue
Record lane fees, memberships and class income separately, so the range side's contribution is measured on its own.
Accessories and ammunition
Keep high-turn accessory and ammunition sales with their own cost tracking, so volume lines show real margin after distributor pricing moves.
Distributor payables and terms
Match distributor invoices to received inventory and payment terms, keeping payables accurate and early-pay decisions informed.
A simple, predictable process
From kickoff to your first clean close, here is exactly what happens.
Review your current records
We start from your point of sale and bound book exports, distributor statements and bank feeds.
Map the chart of accounts
Inventory, consignment, service and range revenue are mapped to an agreed chart of accounts.
Reconcile sales and inventory monthly
Each month's sales, payouts and distributor invoices are matched to deposits and stock records.
Close the month
Monthly statements with an exceptions list and the per-line reporting agreed for your store.
Illustrative example
A store's counter sales look steady, but consignment payouts were being recorded inside regular revenue. Once consignment is separated, the owner's real margin per line is visible, and the accessories wall turns out to carry more profit than the firearm cases. This is an illustration of the method, not a customer case or a guarantee.
Gun Stores and FFL Dealers bookkeeping — your questions
How do you handle consignment sales?
Consigned items are tracked separately from store-owned inventory, and the consignor's share is a payable until paid, so it never inflates your revenue.
Can you keep range revenue separate from retail?
Yes. Lane fees, memberships and training get their own revenue lines with their own costs, so the range's contribution is measured directly.
How exact is the inventory costing?
Purchases and sales are recorded at actual invoice cost per unit where your point of sale supports it, so margin and inventory value stay real.
Do you handle the compliance side?
We handle the books: clean financial records that support your compliance documentation. Your bound book and ATF paperwork remain in your licensed systems and counsel's hands.
Does the $229 starting plan cover my store?
The final plan and scope depend on transaction volume, consignment share and range operations. We agree that scope before starting; catch-up work is discussed separately.
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