Picture this: you're a distributor scouting new suppliers. You send an email asking about their PACT Act compliance. The response you get tells you a lot.

A compliant supplier will come back with specifics. They'll mention their ATF registration number, point you to their compliance page, and offer to send documentation. They might even walk you through their age-verification process before you ask.

A red flag supplier? They'll say something vague like "we handle all that" or "we're fully compliant, don't worry." They won't offer proof, and if you push, they might get defensive. That's your cue to move on.

What I've seen in the field is that the good ones are proud of their compliance. It's a selling point, not a secret.