Federal Firearms License Obtaining A Federal Firearms License

If you want to buy guns at wholesale prices, or sell guns as a dealer or collector then you need to obtain a federal firearms license. Some people think that this is an impossible process, but it really isn’t. Below I will outline how to obtain a federal firearms license.

Becoming a dealer of firearms is a very profitable business. After September 11th things have gotten more strict, but you can still get a license. There are certain requirements that you must meet to obtain a federal firearms license. Here are some of them.

First of all you must be at least 21 years old. In some states the minimum age is 23 years old. You cannot have any felonies on your criminal record that prevent you from having a gun. Your record must be very clean. You must provide all information to the federal licensing authority. You must be allowed to engage in business in the united states, or be a citizen of the U.S.A. You must have an actual place to sell guns or do your business. You can’t sell guns online or out of your shed or something like that. Rent a building or storefront as your business headquarters. Your business must adhere to all local and state and federal laws. You must also notify you local police department about the address and premise of your business. In some states you must get a letter from the police department for the federal firearms license application.

Your store must be setup to properly and safely store firearms. You can check with your local police department on what the guidelines are to properly store firearms. Remember it is your second amendment right to bear arms, so if you have everything in order you will not have any problems.

The application fees vary depending on what kind of federal firearms license you are applying for. If you just want a collector’s license then the fee is usually around thirty dollars. These are considered non destructive firearms. If you want to become a dealer of destructive firearms then the fees can reach anywhere from $2500 to $3000 dollars.

Becoming a dealer of guns can be a very profitable business. If you have a federal firearms license then you can buy guns much cheaper than the average consumer, so you can make a nice profit.