Firearms Compliance Leader Appoints New CEO

FFLGuard Announces the Elevation of Lauren Chiafullo to Chief Executive Officer
Industry's Leading Firearms Compliance Firm Enters a New Era of Disciplined Growth, Governance, and Client-First Leadership
Elizabeth, New Jersey - January 13, 2026 - FFLGuard, the firearms industry's premier provider of legal services, compliance, management, and regulatory defense, today announced the elevation of Lauren Chiafullo to Chief Executive Officer. Her appointment formalizes a leadership role she has effectively held for years and marks a decisive moment for the company-and the industry-bringing seasoned leadership, operational discipline, and strategic clarity at a time of accelerating regulatory complexity.
Chiafullo has been instrumental in the development and growth of the FFLGuard program since its founding in 2008. As co-founder and Executive Director, she played a central role in building the organization's compliance framework, overseeing financial strategy and controls, and guiding long-term operational stewardship. Her elevation to CEO reflects the continuity of that leadership and positions FFLGuard for its next phase of disciplined, client-focused growth.
With more than two decades of leadership experience spanning governance, risk oversight, multi-state operations, and compliance-driven program administration, Chiafullo helped architect FFLGuard's rise into one of the nation's most trusted firearms compliance programs. Under her leadership, FFLGuard became the first and only female-owned and female-led national firearms legal and compliance program, setting the industry standard for proactive defense, operational accountability, and client advocacy.
"Lauren didn't just help build FFLGuard-she built the framework our clients rely on today," said Alexis Tunell, Director of Operations for FFLGuard. "Her leadership established the governance, operational rigor, and client-first culture that allowed FFLGuard to scale nationally without compromising standards. Formalizing her role as CEO is a strategic advantage for our clients and our partners."
Throughout her career, Chiafullo has been recognized for modernizing systems, strengthening internal controls, and leading high-accountability teams in complex legal and regulatory environments. Prior to and alongside her work at FFLGuard, she directed large-scale litigation operations at multiple Am Law firms, oversaw electronic discovery and regulatory compliance initiatives, and managed cross-functional legal teams-experience that continues to shape FFLGuard's disciplined approach to regulatory defense.
"I'm proud to lead FFLGuard at a time when clarity, discipline, and steady leadership matter more than ever," said Chiafullo. "This organization has always existed to protect Federal Firearms Licensees, strengthen their business operations, and give them confidence to operate in an increasingly complex regulatory environment. Our clients deserve leadership that understands the stakes-and knows how to navigate them using the right resources."
As Chief Executive Officer, Chiafullo will focus on enhancing client experience, advancing operational systems, expanding educational and compliance resources, and reinforcing FFLGuard's role as the industry's most trusted partner in navigating ATF oversight, audits, and enforcement actions nationwide.
Her elevation signals not just continuity-but momentum.

About FFLGuard
Founded in 2008, FFLGuard is the firearms industry's gold standard for legal services, ATF compliance, and regulatory defense. Female-owned and female-led, FFLGuard supports thousands of Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) and Federal Explosives Licensees (FELs) nationwide through proactive compliance programs, expert legal representation, and industry-specific operational guidance.
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Founded in 2008, FFLGuard is the firearms industry's gold standard for legal services, ATF compliance, and regulatory defense. Female-owned and female-led, FFLGuard supports thousands of Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) and Federal Explosives Licensees (FELs) nationwide through proactive compliance programs, expert legal representation, and industry-specific operational guidance.

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