So You Want To Get A FFL...
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Just a quick video giving an overview of the steps necessary to procure an 01 or 02 FFL.
Here's the detailed info I promised.
All this information can be found, FOR FREE, by going to www.atf.gov/fir...
How to get your FFL:
Call the Distribution Center at (202) 648-6420.
Tell them you need the following forms:
ATF F 5310.12 (Form 7)
ATF F 5330.20 - Certification of Compliance
Two FD--258 (Fingerprint Identification Card) for each person to be listed as a Responsible Person on the FFL.
Fill out the forms correctly.
Get your fingerprints taken (INK ONLY, NO ELECTRONIC).
Send forms, two passport photos, and $200.00 to the ATF.
Wait.
Questions
If you have any questions relating to the application, please contact the ATF Federal Firearms Licensing Center.
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Federal Firearms Licensing Center
244 Needy Road
Martinsburg, West Virginia 25405 USA
Voice (866) 662-2750 (Toll Free)
Fax (866) 257-2749 (Toll Free)
NLC@atf.gov
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TH-cam life: I logged on to get advice on back pain relief and now I'm applying for an FFL.
Robbie V lmfao
that my type of person
I ended up here after watching 2hrs of bigfoot footage, I only came orginally to watch the Mr.Baby Peanut commercial, I'm not sure I can leave youtube now.
I was wondering how to build a lower ..now wanna get a license to build full auto..lol
I am from Egypt and do not know how to buy a weapon, please help
I just saw that this man passed. Seemed like a great guy. Rest in peace, catch you on the other side brother.
What happened?
@@hellothere7345 he unfortunately took his own life
@@jasonjanoyblahaloverboy3005 where did you find out?
@@lndspk3316 recent videos that have comments from his ex wife
the government killed him
Rich, just wanted to tell you I watched this about 14 months ago. You got my pumped up to do something I always wanted to do. Well this April it will be one year as a home based FFL. All by myself, not hard at all. Fed part was easy, state and local part a little more work but no show stoppers. Doing OK, many transfers, some sales. People are asking me to go class III so I will in July. Thanks for talking me into doing this (still weird to have guns delivered to you front door).
Mark
Looking back was it worth it? Is there a lot of bookkeeping?
i have my ffl and i finally got the phased plasma rifle in 40 watt range in today. it was backordered for 30 years but its now in stock
Do you accept on line orders with credit card. Put me on the waiting list if you sell out before you received my order,
Have care when operation is near mirrors don't send a burst down range if you don't mean to!!!! Work and play safe. Don't buy cheep eye protection...
HMU on ig Jonnyfyb
John Conner, is that you?
Mark Monaco yes
Underrated comment
I'm sorry to see the comments about this man's suicide. I stumbled across this video today, and came into the comments to say thank you for how he treated warning people they might be working with special needs individuals. I've lived and worked with special needs people my whole life and what he did is exactly how you should treat both working with those people and telling others they might be doing the same.
thanks for the vid, i was looking at getting an FFL to send and receive guns and make my collection bigger without bothering to go to a store, but like you said this is for a business so no point for me getting one. Thanks for the vid and honesty
Really, commited suicide ? why, life is so cruel ? He looks pretty jolly here ! I had all the licenses, FFL, Black Powder Storage Permit, etc... When Mr. & Mrs.. Climpton got in the ATF took away my license. The excuse was I did not have a Mall storefront Business. What a crock. They took many licenses & permits away from law abiding dealerships ! I tried to fight them . Even contacted the "Great" NRA. They stonewalled me and eventually did nothing ! That is why I quit the NRA. They are a front and full of BS. All they want is your membership fe every year. After that you are nothing to them.
Rip
They “suicided” him
He went into debt to start an ammo company and didn't receive enough orders to make up the difference. He could have filled bankruptcy but decided to eat a bullet.
NRA is trash
While researching whether I should apply for an FFL I saw your video - late June. Within 35 Days I was holding my FFL in my hand. Your video was very insightful and true to the experiences one would encounter during the application process. Thank You Sir!!
Dude I have mad respect for you skipping BF3, BF3 was one of my favorite games in history I appreciate the sacrifice brother.
Cheers
Can't wait for 2042
@@bobtehdinosaur rip
dude i really like how level headed you are. yet i can see how you would be hilarious off camera. one of the best channels on the tube. thanks
Thanks, I know your vid is 3 years old (2014 now) but still has a lot of good info.
that is one of the best videos i have ever watched! informative but to the point. i have wanted to try and get my ffl for a long time but never applied because i was always told it would be to much money. i litteraly just ordered all the forms on line two minutes ago.
cant wait to see them in my mail box. keep up the great vids!!!!
What about becoming an SOT so you can purchase full auto weapons
Waiting
its an experience i hear, and a long process, just know this, if you have full autos and your ffl runs out, you must either destroy the receivers or sell them ASAP before expiration or else atf will probably say hello to you
mastersergant128 You can likely make arrangements for it to be transferred to an SOT-3 and then sold back to you for $0.01 (not including stamp) after filing an ATF Form 4.
Dr. Z do u have to get a ffl to get a sot and which sot do I need just to personally own a automatic not trying to sell them
Dr. Z how are they going to sell it back to you for a penny if it's not a transferable MG? They can't. If it is a transferable MG then you wouldn't need the license to buy it in the first place... just a shit load of $.
You can get a FFL03 aka Curios and Relics license that will allow you to direct purchase C&R eligible weapons (Makarovs, Tokarevs, SKSs, Mosins etc). This license is designed for enhancing your own collection; doesn't include most new firearms but worth having.
Yes, you can sell online. There is many gun auction sites in the states... many FFL sellers on there, also non FFL
Thank you very much I got mine a year ago your video was my guide to got it I appreciate your time.
I have been looking into getting an FFL and starting a gunsmith shop in southern Oklahoma. I found this vid. very helpful. Thanks for helping out
Thank you very much for your informative post. It is very helpful since I am planning to apply for my FFL. You kept it short and simple and not long winded. I look forward to view more of you post. Again Thanks.
great video! ive been thinking of getting mine video has great info , i to have seen those websites when i searched how to get one, thought they were a bit sketchy, definatley gave me food for thought
Thanks a ton dude, I've been trying to convince my dad to get an FFL for a while now considering that I can't get one because I'm 14...Anyways he always complained about it being so complicated and him not having the time despite him already being retired for about 7 years now.
excellent video my friend. you just summed it all up in just a matter of a few minutes of my time. I really appreciate the knowledge and information. I just subscribed.
"When you call the ATF be prepared to deal with someone who may be mentally handicapped' RICH LMAO!!!
Rich, I just stumbled into you watching your video on getting an FFL (basically I was googling "what is an FFL").
Your video was very enlightening and helpful - I think I'm going ahead and applying for an FFL just from watching and my love for firearms.
BTW - regarding your personality, beard and humor - you're awesome! I'd love to meet you one of these days and buy you a beer.
Hey thanks for taken the time to give us all abit of FFL info there. Even though I'll probably never go through hoops of getting one I still like to hear whats all involved :)
My sugestion if you do run your FFL from your home or garage, make it a DETACHED GARAGE with its own address. For example: if your address is 123 someplace ave, then your garage should be 123.5 someplace ave.
The reason for that is ATF has the ability to come and audit your FFL business when they want. They may never, but they can. If your FFL is attached to your home address, attached garage or in your home itself, they can look over your entire home. If you don't mind that OK, but I simply don't like them going through my house when it is completely unnecessary
I want to thank you for making this video instead of playing Battlefield on release day, that was a fantastic presentation of the steps needed to obtain an FFL. Very straight forward crossing the t's and dotting the I's.
Great info man! I was wondering if I would be able to get an FFL just to do firearm transfers out of my Apt.. Like you said, getting the FFL will not make me rich but I figure it would be some easy money on the side just doing the transfers for people who order guns online. What do ya think? Thanks again for all the info in the video so far.
When you jokingly made the punch them in the face comment, I liked and subscribed to you videos. SERIOUSLY.....GOOD INFORMATIVE VIDEO!
Thanks for the info. Also if I lived in your area I would stop in to bye something for help. Thanks again
Thanks for the great no-nnsense video/informatiion. You have a great video manner about you. Besides the Federal requirements, do you know what the state and Local requirements are for the Louisville, KY area, if any? Or is this just controlled at the Fed level?
Thanks for the video! Great, simple, to the point, and informative video! I just mailed my packet this week to the ATF...let's see what happens!
Haha great video dude and I am Tulsa too looking to get my FFl just to deal out of my home as a part time thing.
Hi, and thank you. Your info is still relevant today, you helped me to get my FFL. Thanks
Donald Westhoff did you have to have a business license?
very informative thanks. but do u need a zoning permit from your town to operate as an ffl
Where are you people getting suicide from?? His death was heart related. He is Ironchin from r/guns on Reddit.
Man you gave me alot of information about how to get my ffl I'm glad your in tulsa I'm out west of ya and really looking into getting my homebase ffl until I have funding to open a shop/store front
Thank you for posting. Much needed info in terms we can all understand.
Awesome Video. Thanks for the help. Still not sure if I'm going to get it but you answered a lot of questions I had. Thanks again.
What about the part of the interview where they ask about who you talked to at the city ? Who did you check with in Tulsa to get an ok for your business operating at your location?
Thanks for the info. Real down to earth style and well done.
Good video, taking the plunge. I have to deal with HOA but that's done and now a zoning appeal. That's in progress.
Can you make an updated version or has nothing changed?
Did they change the law for the ffl i heard that you have to be in a store I'm really wanting to get my ffl for a little extra income and because i like learning more and more about guns thanks for the video it is very helpful
Great information Im very interested in obtaining an ffl and starting a gun shop but im 21 now I can get all the loans and approvals from my bank and other city officials, what i would like to know is would the atf look my application any differently because of my age thanks for the good information and good video
Excellent video! I had no idea how to go about it, but I was able to download all the forms while watching the video. Kingfisher county jail still uses ink to fingerprint with. I found that out first hand, or both hands actually. Throw up a partition in the garage, send off the forms and wait. I'll be a gun dealer in a couple of months. Fantastic!
I was the sucker that purchased from one of the sites you mentioned. Wish I saw this site before hand...this was great.
What are your margins for gun accessories? Magazines, bullets, optics etc...?
Thanks, Spike
Thanks
Thanks for making this video. I'm looking into getting an FFL and this video helps so much. I wish someone made a video about the process in NJ since we have to go through an extra step before we can apply for an FFL. We have to go through the State Police and send in $50 to them.
Brother I didn't know you were in Tulsa..just started watching today. Thanks for posting.
Thank You!!! This is a very informative video. You covered all of the bases and gave super info on what to expect. Great Job!!!
Thank you GTT very much for the info. I am applying tomorrow and was thinking about using the people that Google provided upon search. Anyway with your video and info, I am set and very glad I found your info,thank you again bud, GM
I'm thinking about building AR's from 80% lowers for a fee, that led me to this video, nicely done.
Looking at trying to get into the gun business, do you think FFL is good idea for a father son that like to buy and sell but do not have a store front?
Not sure if it is worth it, but want to see where it could lead to.
Good information by the way!
Haha man you sound like an awesome dude. The BF3 talk at the end was great. Good video and thanks for explaining how to get an FFL.
Very helpful. Thanks. I got an FFL years ago when I was very young. I had no money and the people I knew had no money, so I never sold or bought even one gun. One thing I remember was that the process was surprisingly easy! I found the websites described above before I found this video and I immediately knew something was up. Thanks again for the FREE help.
In the processes of filling out appl. What is the deal with not having a hunting lic. ? Why will that not allow me to obtain lic. And do i sent a coply at the same time to the local sheriff dept. Also great job on the vid. thanks
difference. Now if I'm ordering it for myself as an FFL even if the mark up is only 5% that puts me at 27% saved by being an FFL and ordering the firearm direct to myself. (roughly speaking). Having an FFL will save you about 10% when ordering from someone selling out of their home using their FFL. But if you look at what you could get for yourself with an FFL vs what you'd pay by walking into a store the savings do start to approach 30%, maybe higher, depending on the store/weapon.
Can you get a FFL and buy guns for yourself and have them shipped directly to your address?
You are not supposed to get an FFL to be able to purchase for yourself. The intent is for you to be a business but......
Thanx ! I'm a concealed handgun instructor and have seriously considered an FFL for the sole reason of many of my students requesting certain firearms. My paperwork is almost completed, fees are ready,...just worried because I've heard of locale problems. I live a block over from an elementary school and have no "brick and mortar" storefront just yet..
My friend had a friend that has a ffl license and kept his guns in his attic under lock and key to get into his attic, guess what the thieves used a saw and went through his roof and stole them that way. Maybe make a basement vault or very good above standard vault that cannot be opened with a sledge and a punch pin..
Thank you for taking time to share this information.
you can buy at Bud's gun shop on line way cheaper than the wholesale market. the only think the ffl does for you is if you live in a state like Connecticut you can purchase items that most people in the state cannot. if you live in a gun friendly state do not bother.
go to the the Brady site if if you live in the 'F rated D rated or C rated states get your FFL
Really appreciate your info and your 15 min presentation was well worth your time!
really enjoy your videos ...lot of great information
Brother all I can say is thank you. You have saved me a ton of work and kept me from wasting money. Thanks again!!
man am I glad I watched this vid, definately no going to spend the extra money on a certain service! I'm in massachusetts and just wanted to thank you for your time.......now to apply!!
When say cut a check it can just be a money order right
thank you
right on with the battlefield 3 man and good info on the FFL
Thanks for the information, and happy new year.
awesome video, liked and subscribed. First time I've seen anyone talk about the atf interview. The other thing I've seen now is you are supposed to notify city police chief or county sheriff before you apply. Do you know if thats just by letter, email, or in person?
love to see a video on getting a class 3 ffl
Very cool video! Thanks for uploading it and for sharing the information. I live in Kalifornia.... :(
@coleblak
02 questions are about whether the transaction is a redeem (as in a Pawn), or a pre-pawn background checks.
@rinko48 I had to re-watch the video to see what you were talking about. I don't think I said anything offensive or denigrating towards people with developmental disabilities, but I apologize if I offended you.
Government jobs will hire those who others will not...they fill many low level positions. They do what they can and they then have jobs.
iv had mine in knoxville tn for 5 years now and i save about 30 percent on every perchase of 50 peaces or moore so yes you can save big money your state just wont let you.a 500 gun in our store we payabout 400
Not a dick. Very useful information I'm looking into getting my license and I'm doing my homework/ research for it and I'm going to look at as many things as I can to get as much information as possible on the subject and looking forward to getting to work on firearms in the future because I'm a gun lover as well I would love to give you compitition in the field of firearms dealership and repairs and modifications to s types of firearms. Want to pass the knowledge on to my son one day years from now and hopefully he carries on the business and loves it as much as I do. thank you for the video and keep up the good work buddy. Rock on.
Lots of helpful info ,thanks for the video
I had my FFL in the late 90's and I am going to apply for it again, anyone should realize that anything from the Gov. is available for free information that is.
this video was pretty dam good i got a lot of use full info from it sadly it takes money to start a business but when i am able ill be filing for my my FFL license i love guns just dont have the budget at this time
I like you ring i have one just like it.Keep up the good work.
Thanks for your dedication at getting out this info sir, the control you demonstrated making this video as opposed to indulging your need for annihilating pixelated images shows true altruistic intent to the needs of others.
Thank you Sir for the great info!!!!!!
Found this video in July 2020!!!!!
Hey dude I also appreciate this video man. I'm planning on applying in the coming days. I did want to know what kind of insurance is necessary to accompany this license. Awesome awesome video.
Very informative. Thank you for taking the time to make the video. I am thinking of getting a cnc set up and manufacturing firearms. The only reason I have not is that the economy is making me nervous. I don't think that it is a good time to prototype and try to market a new firearm, but I love shooting and I think I can improve on current firearms technology.
So I don't need a LLC or business to get approved for FFL?
I'm asking because the process to get a LLC seems a lot more complicated than the FFL.
good information thanks for taking the time
@guntorturetests Great video thanks a lot.
A question. I visited one of those "premium" FFL websites and the draw that it had for me is they say like ' 90% of people who apply for FFL get rejected, if you buy this we will teach you how to ace the application, as well as the interview with the ATF agent and you are guaranteed to get your FFL" I was wondering if there was any truth to these claims. Does the ATF really reject 90% of their applicants? It is true you can apply once in a lifetime?
Thanks a lot man, I was about to buy one of those just to have it to get ready to buy my FFL. I may buy it anyway, but it's out of ease and convenience, and not because I got hustled, thanks yo you anyway.
Your a straight shooter, and you tell it like it is, enjoyed your video, and there should not be any questioned because like you said call the FFL phone number they have all the
answers.Thanks for the heads up, USMC Viet nam 1967-69, and retired.
thank you for the information would be cool to meet you in person
Rich. Thank you for all the FFL info. Very informative !
do they require you to make a certain amount of money trough out the year? Like you get an ffl to do some side gunsmithing on the weekend? i will be easier to get nfa items that way.
with this ffl can i purchase guns from an online store, for example, and have them shipped right to my house without having to deal with the local shop and transfers fees? sorry for these questions i'm just new and learning about this aspect of stuff
Just came across this video. Have thought of getting one for basic personal firearm ownership with no direct intent to sell. A friend referenced that having a personal FFL could help with purchasing online and bypassing the local FFL dealer transfer fees and hassle with it being shipped directly to my residence. Could I go through this process and if all things are good, I’d be able to get one? Or would such be considered being a collector and be a complete waste of time as referenced in the video?
and youtube just played an antigun ad before your vid rolled just fyi, this is the third time I've seen this
I appreciate your sacrifice... I mean not just every one would miss the release of a new video game just to do a video!!! What was the name of that game again?
thanks for the info, i almost sign up for a website to help you buy and ffl.
I know this is an older video, but thank you for the information. I have worked at a local gun store for the last few years and I am now thinking about branching out on my own as apart time hopefully one day full time firearm seller and gunsmith. All the best to you and any future information would be greatly welcomed. Hancock Brewer
Good Informative video. Im going to Apply for mine.Thanks
Great advice, I would add be sure to TRIPLE CHECK your zoning rules and comply. Check with the zoning commission or whoever has the last word on that one.
I want to personally thank you keeping it REAL on the discounts or wholesale pricing.
That would be a whole other video at the least.
Great videos, thanks
This aged very well because I remember the battlefield 3 servers all crashing for like the first week haha