| Federal Firearm License: What You Need to Open | | | | qualifications, a simple government application |
| Your Own Gun Shop | | | | shouldn't keep you from pursuing a hobby or |
| If you are a gun collector, perhaps you have gone to | | | | business in gun trading if that is what you want to |
| a Gun Show or Exhibit and wondered if there were a | | | | do. |
| way that you could purchase some of these guns at | | | | Federal Firearm License qualifications include if you: |
| wholesale prices. You may also have wondered what | | | | 1) are at least 21 years old |
| you would need to do to be qualified to make these | | | | 2) have a legitimate place where you intend to do |
| purchases. The short answer is: you have to have a | | | | business |
| current Federal Firearms License. Getting this license is | | | | 3) are not a convicted felon or is otherwise |
| as simple as sending in the application form and | | | | prohibited from buying a gun |
| paying the proper fee to the Federal Government. | | | | 4) have not violated the Gun Control Act |
| Just the words, "Federal Firearms License Application" | | | | 5) abide by all applicable business laws |
| are enough to scare people away. But what exactly | | | | Will a Federal Firearms License always be available to |
| is a Federal Firearms License Application, where do | | | | US Citizens who qualify? Who knows? This is not |
| you get one, how do you fill it out, and what | | | | part of the 2nd Amendment, and so is in no way |
| happens when you send it in? | | | | guaranteed to us in the future. A liberal administration |
| The government agency where you submit your | | | | in Washington who are outspokenly pro-gun control is |
| Federal Firearms License Application is officially known | | | | always a concern to anyone with an interest in gun |
| as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and | | | | trading. |
| Explosives (also commonly known as the ATF or | | | | You will have extra privileges beyond those of the |
| BATF). Once they receive your application and you | | | | ordinary citizen when you get your Federal Firearms |
| receive your approved license, you will then have | | | | License. While currently all citizens still have the right |
| what you need legally to operate a gun business | | | | keep and bear arms, an FFL will give you the ability |
| (most of time even from your home) or pursue gun | | | | to also buy, sell, and even make firearms. |
| collecting as your hobby. | | | | Anything that must be filled out and returned to the |
| Some costs are associated with getting your Federal | | | | government can cause some alarm. Just be careful |
| Firearms License. The fees are based on what you | | | | not to make a mountain out of a molehill. Yes, you |
| intend to do with your license after you receive it. | | | | will have to reveal some private information and be |
| Licensee Application Fee Renewal Fee | | | | completely honest in your answers. But as long as |
| Manufacturer $150 $150 | | | | you are up-front about your intentions and fill out |
| Importer $150 $150 | | | | your forms correctly, you will have nothing to worry |
| Pawnbroker $200 $90 | | | | about. After all, they're not the IRS! |
| Dealer $200 $90 | | | | So, if you seem a little unsure, this might be a good |
| Collector $30 $30 | | | | time to get some help. After all, it's a lot easier to do |
| The 2nd Amendment to the Constitution guarantees | | | | things right the first time than to try to go back and |
| American citizens the right to keep and bear arms, | | | | try to fix your mistakes. Sometimes, even with the |
| but it says nothing about the right to buy and sell | | | | best of intentions, the situation can get hairy when |
| them. That is a privilege, not a right, and that privilege | | | | mistakes are made. That's where it can be incredibly |
| is what you are applying for with a Federal Gun | | | | helpful to have someone lead you through the |
| Permit. | | | | process. The FFL Kit can do just that. You will find all |
| The legalese and governmental jargon is enough to | | | | the information and instructions to do everything |
| frighten some people, but paperwork is just | | | | right the first time and get your Federal Firearms |
| paperwork. As long as you meet the necessary | | | | License before you know it. |