FFL Questions
Ok I am interised in finding out how much of a headach getting a FFL is. I don't feel it is a good idea to ask a dealer how to get one and what is involved. I know that it takes $200 for the first three years and $90 for the fallowing three. The reasons for getting it are due to stupid laws in IL, getting cheaper ammo for certan firearms, and getting firearms cheaply. Because of the laws I have to go through a dealer to get any of these. Also I do not live close to Cook County or Chicago which might make it easer. What is your input.
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Ok I have been thinking of getting an FFL and I wanted to know what type would be best for me I mainly want it so I can buy Guns not really sell them because to have a gun dealer around here to transfer it to me it is pretty expensive at $35 to $150 a pop depending on how many guns I buy and the closest dealer to me is in Delaware all the ones in Elkton,MD wont allow me to have them shipped to them without paying them a stocking fee (I know it's all about money) even if it is just to do the transfer. And part two of my question how do I go about getting it thanks for any help. 0 -
The only FFL you can get if you are not going to run a business is a 03 FFL aka C&R this allows you to have guns over 50 years old or on the C&R list shipped directly to you.
If you are looking for newer guns you need an 01 FFL and you will not get one unless you plan on running a business.0 -
You have to understand, your MD dealers are just trying to earn a living. Most new handguns can't be sold in the state, & restrictions on where a dealer can locate his "premises" have greatly reduced the number of dealers, as well as the amount of money that can be made.
Your only other possibility is to look at the list of Gunbroker-participating FFL's in your area; most of them accept guns for a reasonable transfer fee. And, expand the distance you are willing to drive to get to a dealer.
Neal
EDIT: Nwcid knows what he is talking about. The difficult part sometimes is proving that a gun you want to buy/sell is > 50 years old. You have to find some published data supporting your belief, or it has to go to a dealer. OTH, some C&Rs are fairly modern, like (some) SKS's, Makarovs, CZ50/70, etc.0 -
ok thank you both for your response the 03 type FFL is in the process I just mailed my app back to them today but what makes no sense to me is I have some really old bolt action rifles one I know one is over 50 years old because it was my Dads before me and he had it sense he was a kid and it doesn't fall in the C&R class so I guess I am asking why and as far as the dealers trying to make a living I understand that. It's just to much for me to spend $25 a firearm for the stocking fee. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Deerquiver
what makes no sense to me is I have some really old bolt action rifles one I know one is over 50 years old because it was my Dads before me and he had it sense he was a kid and it doesn't fall in the C&R class....
Why doesnt it fall into C&R? If it is 50 years old or older then it IS C&R.0 -
thanks John some one told me that sense it was a bolt action it was more of a modern firearm 0 -
You need to find a NEW source of Information. Bolt rifles have been around for over 100 years. 0 -
yeah I know thanks 0 -
All the FACTS you ever wanted to know about 03 FFL, http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/curios-relics.html 0 -
thank you 0 -
If a firearm is on the list published by BATFE, OR if THAT particular gun (not the model, THAT gun) is 50 or older, it is a C&R. Hell, there are fully automatic rifles over 100 years old!
You will now need to learn how to date firearms. For instance, a Mossberg 152 rifle has no serial number. You can show it is over 50 because they were ALL made more than 50 years ago. Marlin 39As- from SN prefix letter. Remington rifles, barrel code letters.
Go over to cruffler.com for some info on C&R. When you get your license, do NOT sign it- but make copies. You will sign the COPIES as you need them.0
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