Free and practical

Resources for compliance, operations, and legal teams

The BARS Program publishes free, practical resources for the people who have to keep age-restricted retail on standard. Long-form guides, a working blog, and an A to Z glossary.

What's in the library

Three kinds of resources, all free, all written for operators rather than lawyers.

Guides and reports

Long-form guidance on program design, training effectiveness, and category best practice.

Browse guides

Blog

Perspective on regulatory change, training best practice, and the operational reality of age-restricted retail.

Read the blog

Glossary

An A to Z reference for age-restricted retail, including the difference between a compliance check and a government sting.

Open the glossary

Common questions

Are these resources free?

Yes. All BARS resources are free to read, with no email gate.

Beyond the library

Reading about carding does not change what happens at the register.

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