Posted on May 3, 2016
Has anyone applied for and received their FFL? How long did it take?
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What kind are you looking to get? Each one is different. A C+R is pretty easy. The others require an inspection a letter from the police. It can take a while.
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SGT Aaron Atwood
Yup. I applied for and got the C&R one years back. Made it convenient to ship older guns to my place directly rather than through a local shop.
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SGT William Howell
SGT Aaron Atwood I mostly buy older WW2 rifles so that was why I was thinking about the C&R.
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I got my C&R FFL specifically for a Swiss K31. The FFL process took about 2.5 months.
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SGT Aaron Atwood
SGT William Howell - Then the C&R is a good choice for you. I got lots of older rifles that way.
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Just went through this Petty Officer. I used a program online called FFL 123. It's $65.00 and worth every penny. We started the process for our gun shop 2 months ago and have been informed by BATFE that our license will arrive in 7 to 10 days. The investigative agent gave big Kudos to FFL 123 because we had absolutely 0.00 problems with our application. I am not a spokesman. I am just telling yo it works. They also give you a listing of wholesalers that are willing to work with new business's that have utilized the FFL 123 program. We are in PA and every state is different. There may be other licences and permits involved depending on where you are. If you have a questions feel free.
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Personal or Corporate? And which type. Gunsmithing or straight dealer?
I've head as little as 6 weeks and as long as 18 months. Some of it is "Field Office" dependent, and some of it depends on your State/Municipality and their processes.
When we were expanding our stores back in 06-7, our average wait was 30-60 days, but that was per location, on a Corporate Account. The first one was 10 years old at that point. #2 took 3~ months I think? Only major hiccup was our California location, but I don't think that was BAFTE related.
I've head as little as 6 weeks and as long as 18 months. Some of it is "Field Office" dependent, and some of it depends on your State/Municipality and their processes.
When we were expanding our stores back in 06-7, our average wait was 30-60 days, but that was per location, on a Corporate Account. The first one was 10 years old at that point. #2 took 3~ months I think? Only major hiccup was our California location, but I don't think that was BAFTE related.
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Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS
PO2 Mark Saffell - The home based guys I know tend to use phrases like "Hoops" and echo SGM Erik Marquez comments. I'm in VA and you can't throw a show without hitting one.
I have a new dealer around the corner from me. I'll pop in and ask him on the way home this week and see what his backlog was.
I have a new dealer around the corner from me. I'll pop in and ask him on the way home this week and see what his backlog was.
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Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS
PO2 Mark Saffell - It looks like the shop is shut down (probably moved to a new "permanent" address) since last I checked. I'll see if I can figure out where they went and go from there.
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SSG Arthur Minnich
PO2 Mark Saffell - You may run into problems with "home based". BATFE will not approve your application if it violates any local ordinances. That could include parking restrictions in residential zones. You will also have a supply problem. The best wholesalers require a storefront, not on your residential property. You must provide them high resolution photos of your store, inventory / stock room, plus signage. I would not suggest a sole proprietor arrangement. One lawsuit would be devastating. Form an LLC, it's cheap and protects your personal assets. A gun shop in your home will also jack up your homeowners insurance, if you don't loose it outright.
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