Welcome to the TacticalPay POS Knowledge Base. This page covers everything you need to set up, learn, and get support for TacticalPay POS.
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TacticalPay POS Hardware Bundle
A quick reference for every component in the bundle — manufacturer, product page, and manual.
| Equipment Name | Manufacturer | Product Page | Manual |
|---|---|---|---|
| TacticalPay P1 Payment Terminal | Dejavoo | View | View |
| 15.6″ Dual-Screen POS Terminal | Volcora | View | View |
| 16″ Cash Drawer | Volcora | View | View |
| 80mm Thermal Receipt Printer | Volcora | View | View |
| Wireless 2D Barcode Scanner | Volcora | View | View |
| Wireless Keyboard with Touchpad | Volcora | View | Coming Soon |
Getting Started with TacticalPay POS
New to TacticalPay POS? Start here. These three guides cover everything you need to get up and running.
- Hardware Setup Guide — How to physically set up and connect every component in the hardware bundle.
- Quick Start Guide — Full onboarding walkthrough — hardware, software, account creation, and FFL Boss linking.
- Signup & Subscription — How to create your TacticalPay POS account and activate your subscription.
TacticalPay POS Tutorials
Step-by-step PDF guides for every feature in TacticalPay POS, organized by category.
Compliance & Transfers
- Firearm Acquisitions — How to log an incoming firearm in FFL Boss and sync it to your POS inventory.
- Importing Your Inventory & Bound Book — How to import your existing inventory and bound book into TacticalPay POS. (Downloads: Bound Book Template.xlsx · BPOS Import.xlsx)
- Managing Consignments — How to add a consignment item in POS and complete the required compliance steps in FFL Boss after it sells.
- Permit Sale (CCW, LTC, CHL, etc.) — How to process a permit sale — including CCW, LTC, and CHL — and complete the required compliance steps in FFL Boss.
- Processing Firearm Dispositions — How to process a firearm sale end-to-end — ATF Form 4473, NICS background check, and bound book entry.
- Processing Trade-Ins — How to log a trade-in acquisition in FFL Boss and apply the trade-in credit at checkout in POS.
- Separate Tablet for 4473 Kiosk — How to set up and use a separate tablet as a dedicated ATF Form 4473 kiosk for customer self-completion.
- Using the Customer-Facing Screen — How to let buyers complete ATF Form 4473 Part B on the customer-facing screen.
Inventory & Products
- Adding & Restocking Inventory — How to add accessories, ammo, and other non-firearm products to your POS inventory.
- Handling X-Outs & Return to Vendor (RTV) — How to remove a damaged or defective item from inventory and process a return to your vendor.
- Using the Davidson’s Integration — Browse Davidson’s full product catalog, place orders, and track transfer status — billed automatically through your Davidson’s dealer account.
Sales & Checkout
- Accepting Cash & Making Change — How to process a cash transaction and let the POS calculate change automatically.
- Applying Discounts — How to apply order-level and line-item discounts at checkout.
- Refunds, Restocking Fees & Store Credit — How to process a refund, apply a restocking fee, or issue store credit from a completed transaction.
- Services Workflow Guide — How to set up and use the Services section for range rentals, classes, FFL transfer fees, and gunsmithing work orders.
- Split Tender — How to split a transaction across multiple payment methods.
- Using Gift Certificates — How to set up, sell, and redeem gift certificates at checkout.
- Using the Cash Discount Program — How Cash Discount works and how to enable it with TacticalPay support.
- Using the Layaway Feature — How to create a layaway, reserve inventory, and collect installment payments.
- Using the Pause Sale Feature — How to pause a transaction in progress and resume it later.
Store Management
- Configuring & Collecting Sales Tax — How to set up tax rates by location and manage tax at checkout.
- Customizing Receipts — How to add your logo, custom message, and policy text to printed and emailed receipts.
- Register Management — How to set up your cash drawer, run start/end of day, and log mid-day adjustments.
- Reporting (Sales, Sales Tax, Inventory) — How to run and read the three built-in reports.
- User Management — How to add staff accounts and assign permission levels.
TacticalPay POS Policies
Useful Links
TacticalPay
- TacticalPay FAQ — Common questions about merchant services, pricing, and the application process
- TacticalPay POS Changelog — A running log of new features, updates, and system fixes for the TacticalPay Point of Sale software.
FFL Boss
- FFL Boss — Main website
- FFL Boss Help Center — Support articles and troubleshooting
- FFL Boss Video Tutorials — Video walkthroughs on YouTube
Dejavoo
- Dejavoo Resource Center — Product manuals and support documentation
Volcora
- Volcora Knowledge Base — Support articles and troubleshooting
- Volcora Product Support Page — Product manuals and documentation
Contact Support
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Our team is here to help.
- Phone: (888) 281-5830
- Email: pos@tacticalpay.com
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm CST