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• What is the Federal Firearms License?

The Federal Firearms License (FFL)  is a license that the Federal Government issues through the  Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (BATF) to individuals or companies engaged in the business of buying or selling firearms.  Holders of an FFL license also can provide the service of transferring firearms to individuals who have purchased a firearm online and had it shipped to their local FFL holder. 

• How can I find an FFL to arrange the transfer of my gun purchases?

Any gun dealer that owns a brick and mortar business will hold an FFL.  This is one service that many individual gun owners perform for themselves after they become an FFL. If guns are bought just a few times a year it proves a cost saving arrangement for anyone.  Also, this is done by individuals for friends and neighbors if a group of gun enthusiasts get together and order firearms.  The entire process of obtaining an FFL is really the way to go for any gun owner/shopper looking to save money.

• What is an FFL Kit?

A FFL Kit refers to a “package: that an individual can use to provide him/her with all of the needed paperwork and addresses and instructions needed to be able to apply for an FFL.  The problem many people run into when applying for a FFL is that the requirements are many and the paperwork needs to be meticulous.  The FFL Kit brings together all the requirements needed to allow the entire process to occur much smoother.  If a kit is used and the directions are followed, the FFL submission usually is flawless and not kicked back by the government.  A very good example, and the original provider of an FFL Kit is FFLKit.com.

• Do I need to have a background check?

Yes, a background check is needed to obtain a FFL.

• I committed a felony in my youth? Can I get an FFL?

No you will not receive a FFL if you have a felony on file. 

• How old do I need to be to have an FFL?

Often it is between the age of 18 to 21.  You will need to check your local ordinances in your state. 

• Can I order firearms online if I maintain an FFL?

Yes, however all modern firearms must be transferred from an FFL holder, at their business location to the buyer of the firearm.  This is why all orders must be shipped to a ffl locator so it can be transferred to the customer.  This is why a person must process through with an FFL to take possession of a gun.

• Can anyone get a FFL?

 To answer the question quickly  No.  To review a list of al the requirement click this link>>CLICK HERE<<

• Is a person required to get an FFL to purchase a firearm?

No, an FFL is not required to buy a gun of any type. 

• Do I need to be a gunsmith to apply for an FFL?

No, you do not need to be a gunsmith to apply for an FFL.

If you are interested in applying for an FFL, you are strongly encouraged to use the services of another website to help you navigate the mountains of government requirements.  To view another website that contains much more information on the requirements of obtaining and FFL, please visit FFLKit.com.

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