FFL - what does it take

[glock34]

What does it take to get an FFL?

[esrice]

Very good question! I too am curious. . .

[Cwood]

which one 01, 03 etc...???

[flagtag]

What is the difference?

[miguel]

FFL - Types of Federal Firearms Licenses

[esrice]

Type 01 -
DEALER in firearms other than destructive devices.
(includes: rifles, shotguns, pistols, revolvers, gunsmith activities, and National
Firearms Act (NFA) weapons.)
18 U.S.C 923(a)(3)(B)
<B>Fee:

$ 200.00 for the first three (3) years.
$ 90.00 on renewal.

</B>

And can just "anyone" pay and play?

[karlsgunbunker]

Mainly you need to be "Engaged in the Business of selling Guns".
It's not for collecting or selling at gun shows or enhancing your personal collection.
You need a place of business, Mine is my Garage, and "Regular Business Hours".
My hours are 5:00pm to 8:00pm.

First check your county/city zoning for home based business'.
I had to submit a floor plan and sign a document stating i would not discharge firearms on the premesis.

ATF Licensing Center

ATF Online

ATF Firearms Page

ATF Online

order your forms here:

Distribution Center Order Form

Cost of the license is $200 for the first 3 years and $90 for the renewal.

I had more trouble with the city/county than with the Feds.
You will also need a "License to Sell Handguns", you get it where you get your carry permit, $20 every 2 years.
You also get a discount on your carry permit, My lifetime permit was $50.

You will need to get 2 fingerprint cards and 2 passport photo's.
Plainfield PD did my fingerprint cards for free and walmart did the photo's for $10.

Submit your paper work and check to the feds and your county CLEO and wait.
The ATF will contact you and do an interview, if they recommend you, your license will be there in 30-60 days.

Whole process takes 3-4mos.

[esrice]

Interesting. Thanks Karl!

[flagtag]

Thanks miguel and karl.

I've been wondering about that for a while.

[spainy79]

Good info! Something I had always wondered myself.