Obtaining a Federal Firearms License (FFL) - FAQ's

​

If you have ever purchased firearms, you are aware of the transfer fees most dealers charge to accept a firearm, conduct a background check and sell the firearm to you. Most dealers charge a standard fee ranging from $15.00 to $50.00 and sometimes more. If you purchase just a few firearms a year you can save by obtaining your federal firearms license.

The Gun Control Act (18 U.S.C. sec. 923(d)) gives the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms the ability to oversee businesses that deal in firearms sales and service. There are a lot of rules and regulations that you will need to know in order to obtain a federal firearms license.

It's really not too difficult to obtain a federal firearms license, and the ATF will approve the application if the applicant:

* Is 21 years or older;

* Is not prohibited from shipping, transporting, receiving or possessing firearms or ammunition;

* Has not willfully violated the Gun Control Act or its rules;

* Has not willfully failed to disclose information or willfully made false statements concerning facts on his application;

* Has a place (which in many cases can be your home) for conducting business or collecting for C&R; and the applicant certifies that:

1. The business to be conducted under the federal firearms license is not prohibited by State or local law where the business is located;

2. Within 30 days following when the application is approved the business will comply with the requirements of State and local law applicable to the conduct of the business;

3. The business will not be conducted under the federal firearms license until the requirements of State and local law applicable to the business have been met;Buy Darknet Guns

4. The federal firearms license applicant has sent or delivered a form to the chief law enforcement officer where business is located notifying the officer that the applicant intends to apply for a federal firearms license.

5. Secure gun storage or safety devices will be available at any place in which firearms are sold under the license to persons who are not licensees ("secure gun storage or safety" defined in 18 U.S.C. 921 (a) (34).

There myths that state you cannot sell out of your home. This is not totally true. Although some cities and state codes and ordinances prohibit home based businesses, there are a lot of times you can sell from your residence.

There are no guarantees that your application is going to be accepted, but if you have not applied before, a simple mistake could get your federal firearms license application denied or delayed, so take care in preparing the application.

With a new President soon to be in office it is always uncertain of what new legislation will be passed in regards to gun dealers. What if future home federal firearms licenses are banned? It is likely existing dealers would be grandfathered in the new legislation and protected. This is a very good reason get your federal firearms license now.