When you operate a gun store, pawn shop, or FFL dealership, your software isn’t just about transactions.
It’s about control.
Control over compliance.
Control over inventory.
Control over your team.
Control when the shop is full and the pressure is on.
Both Bravo Point of Sale and FastBound firearms compliance software are well-known in the firearms industry. But they’re built for very different purposes.
Understanding that difference matters.
What Is Bravo Point of Sale?
Bravo is an all-in-one, cloud-based point of sale system built specifically for:
- FFL dealers
- Gun stores
- Pawn shops
- Firearms retailers
It combines:
- Firearms POS software
- e4473 integration
- Digital A&D Book
- Real-time inventory management
- eCommerce integration
- Payment processing
- Text messaging
- Advanced reporting
All in one platform.
No switching between systems.
No duplicate data entry.
No patchwork integrations.
Bravo was built on a single codebase — which means your compliance tools, POS system, inventory tracking, and reporting all work together seamlessly.
It’s not a bolt-on solution.
It’s the operating system for your entire store.
What Is FastBound?
FastBound is firearms compliance software.
It helps FFLs manage:
- ATF Form 4473
- Digital 4473 and NICS checks
- A&D Book records
- Gun transfers
- Compliance reporting
FastBound is strong in compliance.
But it is not a point of sale system.
To run your business, you will still need a separate POS for:
- Retail transactions
- Inventory management
- Customer tracking
- eCommerce
- Payments
That means managing multiple vendors and systems — and the integrations between them.
And when systems don’t fully talk to each other, things get complicated.
The Real Difference: Compliance Tool vs. Business Platform
Both Bravo and FastBound support firearms compliance.
But they serve different roles.
FastBound helps you stay compliant.
Bravo helps you:
- Sell
- Track
- Report
- Manage
- Grow
- And stay compliant — in the same system
That difference impacts:
- Training time
- Administrative workload
- Data accuracy
- Operational visibility
- Risk exposure
When everything runs in one unified firearms POS system, your team works faster — and with more confidence.
All-in-One Firearms POS Software vs. Add-On Compliance Software
With Bravo:
- Your e4473 connects directly to your sale.
- Your inventory updates in real time.
- Your reporting reflects every transaction instantly.
- Your A&D Book lives inside the same system.
There are no blind spots.
With FastBound, you’ll rely on integration between compliance software and your separate point of sale provider.
That adds complexity.
And complexity increases:
- Admin time
- Training friction
- Cost of ownership
- Risk of errors
In a regulated environment, simplicity isn’t a luxury.
It’s protection.
Support That Grows With You
Bravo includes:
- Phone, email, and ticket support
- A dedicated onboarding and conversion team
- 24/7 access to a comprehensive knowledge base
- Ongoing account management
Support doesn’t increase in cost as your business grows.
FastBound includes support for its compliance platform, but you’ll need to evaluate support coverage for your separate POS provider.
When you use multiple systems, you manage multiple support teams.
Switching from FastBound to Bravo
Transitioning systems can feel overwhelming.
Bravo’s phased onboarding and data conversion process is designed specifically for FFL dealers and firearms retailers.
The goal is simple:
Minimal disruption.
Maximum clarity.
What Gun Store Owners Are Saying
“This software does it all. Bravo automated my ATF log book, saving me 30 minutes daily.”
— Sam R., Owner
“I chose Bravo because it integrates my eCommerce, inventory control, and employee to-do list.”
— Greg F., Owner
Bravo is trusted by more than 1,500 businesses globally and consistently receives high ratings on third-party review platforms.
So Which Firearms Software Is Right for You?
If you already have a POS system and only need compliance management, FastBound may meet your needs.
If you want:
- A complete firearms point of sale system
- Built-in compliance
- Unified inventory tracking
- Scalable reporting
- One source of truth for your store
Bravo was built for that.
Because at the end of the day, you’re not just buying software.
You’re buying the ability to run your shop without second-guessing your system.
See the Difference for Yourself
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