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It's not entirely clear from the article, but the data they're using appears to include all types of Federal Firearms Licensees. FFL01 is the license for a trad

by jff 11y ago

It's not entirely clear from the article, but the data they're using appears to include all types of Federal Firearms Licensees. FFL01 is the license for a traditional gun store. However I hold an FFL03, which is a license to collect Curio & Relic firearms. These comprise guns over 50 years old and some special items on a federal list. With this license I can purchase C&R-eligible guns and have them shipped direct to my door, unlike the general public who must transfer Internet purchases through a FFL01 licensee. I am not, however, allowed to deal in guns, just to make an occasional sale when I decide I don't want a specific gun any more. AMA about FFL03 if you're curious, I guess.

OopsCriticality 11y ago
I think it would be instructive if you spoke on needing to keep a bound book, dealing with inspections, and the time/money cost of attaining and maintaining your FFL.
- jff 11y ago
  Sure! I've only used my FFL03 once, to order a Mosin Nagant rifle, but it still worked out cheaper than a single gun transfer in California ($30 for the FFL03 vs. $60+ for a transfer at a gun store) Part of having a FFL03 is the requirement that you maintain a "bound book" of all transactions done under that license. You can buy these online or print out sheets, but basically you must record who you bought it from, when, for how much, the serial number, etc. It has not happened to me in 3 years of licensing, but the BATFE may request to inspect your bound book and your firearms to make sure everything's in order. As for attaining the FFL, I filled out a form (ATF form 7CR) with a bunch of personal information and mailed it off with a $30 check. They did their background checks and after a month or two mailed back my license. You need to renew it every 3 years, but it's basically a matter of making sure the information is correct and sending in a check. The benefits of having an FFL03: - Eligible guns can be shipped direct to your door (no handguns shipped in California) - You can buy C&R eligible guns out-of-state and bring them back with you. In any case, you must provide the seller with a copy of your license prior to purchase.
DrScump 11y ago
The submitter deliberately munged the title (:%s/Sellers/Stores) to mislead about the story.
Pinckney 11y ago
The methodology note at the bottom clarifies that they considered only type 1, 2, and 9 FFLs.

by jff 11y ago

OopsCriticality 11y ago

I think it would be instructive if you spoke on needing to keep a bound book, dealing with inspections, and the time/money cost of attaining and maintaining your FFL.

jff 11y ago
Sure! I've only used my FFL03 once, to order a Mosin Nagant rifle, but it still worked out cheaper than a single gun transfer in California ($30 for the FFL03 vs. $60+ for a transfer at a gun store) Part of having a FFL03 is the requirement that you maintain a "bound book" of all transactions done under that license. You can buy these online or print out sheets, but basically you must record who you bought it from, when, for how much, the serial number, etc. It has not happened to me in 3 years of licensing, but the BATFE may request to inspect your bound book and your firearms to make sure everything's in order. As for attaining the FFL, I filled out a form (ATF form 7CR) with a bunch of personal information and mailed it off with a $30 check. They did their background checks and after a month or two mailed back my license. You need to renew it every 3 years, but it's basically a matter of making sure the information is correct and sending in a check. The benefits of having an FFL03: - Eligible guns can be shipped direct to your door (no handguns shipped in California) - You can buy C&R eligible guns out-of-state and bring them back with you. In any case, you must provide the seller with a copy of your license prior to purchase.

DrScump 11y ago

The submitter deliberately munged the title (:%s/Sellers/Stores) to mislead about the story.

Pinckney 11y ago

The methodology note at the bottom clarifies that they considered only type 1, 2, and 9 FFLs.