dealer license

[strick_1969]

how do i go about getting a firearm dealer license?
can i do this from my home?
can i do it without a store front?
whats the cost?
everywhere ive looked on the net im just finding sites that wanna charge
you for the paperwork?
whats the best way to go about it?
and once you get it or apply for it will i be held under the microscope
of the goverment forever?
thnx any info will help.

 

[aroundlsu]

I have a C&R FFL. It was ridiculously easy to get. Just fill out the form and mail it in with your credit card number.

I would like to upgrade to a dealer FFL and start doing 10 dollar transfers for everyone but I am in the same boat as you and not sure if my home would do for my business location. I might just say to hell with it and fill out the form and send it in and see who knocks on my door. The form is on the ATF website.

Let us know what you find out.

 

[senseibuddy]

what is a c&r ffl? whats the diff?

 

[TDH]

what is a c&r ffl? whats the diff?

Curio and Relic. Its for collectable firearms and they have certain criteria. Its for collectors. Most FFL's will not ship a regular firearm to a C&R FFL. I'm not sure if that's ATF policy or not.

I am interested in doing the same but would have to have my home rezoned for a business. I could probably get it done but don't want to go through the hassle.

 

[aroundlsu]

Yeah C&R is only for firearms 50+ years old. ATF law. How do I find out what my house in Baton Rouge is zoned?

 

[aroundlsu]

Figured it out. Says I'm zoned A1. Guess I gotta figure something else out.

 

[dzelenka]

If you have your FFL at your home, you are giving ATF a free warrantless search. When I had mine, I used my office. It worked out well.

 

[ajt2341]

http://www.atf.gov/firearms/fflc/index.htm

 

[TDH]

Figured it out. Says I'm zoned A1. Guess I gotta figure something else out.

You can fill it an application for your home to be rezoned but there is no guarantee. One of my neighbors is on Livingston Parish counsel and he said in my case and where I live it shouldn't be a problem.

I don't know how difficult it is or what's involved.

 

[strick_1969]

yes

If you have your FFL at your home, you are giving ATF a free warrantless search. When I had mine, I used my office. It worked out well.

this is what im most affraid of. dont want them hassling me even though all my guns are legal.
also i live out of the city in the county
basically the country.
im wandering what the reprocutions of filling out paperwork or even
asking about 1
just not sure i wanna be the gueni pig

 

[aroundlsu]

Hey man you aren't being a Guinea pig. Thousands of people have FFLs. It's doubtful they would single you out to hassle if you aren't doing anything wrong. Despite what most people think, I've had nothing but positive experiences with the ATF when dealing with all my NFA registrations and the C&R app. I wish AT&T was as easy to talk to as the ATF.

 

[dantheman]

Curio and Relic. Its for collectable firearms and they have certain criteria. Its for collectors. Most FFL's will not ship a regular firearm to a C&R FFL. I'm not sure if that's ATF policy or not.

They will not ship a NON C&R firearm ( obviously ) . I have purchased C&R firearms from a
dealer and recieved them at my home .

 

[djl7780]

If you are an FFL do you have to fill out a form 4473 on the buyer to sell from your personal collection?

 

[dantheman]

If you are an FFL do you have to fill out a form 4473 on the buyer to sell from your personal collection?

Which type of FFL ? C&R ? No .

 

[djl7780]

Which type of FFL ? C&R ? No .

Type 1

 

[whbonney26]

Home FFLs are getting harder and harder to get but it can be done. There are several requirements though that you should look into getting.

When I done mine I ordered a kit from the guys who post on the FIRST page of nearly every Shotgun News. They send you all the forms and a very easy to understand set of guidelines to follow. It makes it easier. Not necessary though.

You will need to present your business idea to your local offices and see if they will let it fly.

 

[strick_1969]

well im gonna take the 1st steps monday and see what happens.
like i said i wanna do this from home!
basically i wanna do it as a side gig,sorta like expanding my hobby and maybe
make a lil money in the process. as im already a fulltime firefighter

 

[czar]

Tell them you are doing internet sales.

 

[strick_1969]

yes

Tell them you are doing internet sales.

o yea! thats one of the biggest reasons i want to do it.
and it would be easier than all this travling

 

[TDH]

I want to say using it specifically for internet sales is a no no. You need to tell them you intend to do some local sales too, regardless of that is your primary intent. I could be wrong but I can swear I read it. I have two packets with finger print cards and etc. here, but can't push myself to drop the ball. I guess the first step would see if I could get rezoned. I was told the ATF interview when they come out doesn't go so well if you've put in an application and aren't zoned appropriately.