You can order a firearm that isn’t available locally, in many cases. But you must use a dealer with a federal firearms license (often referred to as an FFL dealer) to take delivery and complete the transaction.
What is an FFL Dealer?
An FFL dealer has a federal firearms license, which is issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Typically an FFL dealer is a retail store which sells firearms. To keep this license in good standing, this business must maintain extensive records on gun purchases by individuals and be able to run background checks on individuals who are attempting to purchase firearms.
How does an FFL Dealer Complete Your Firearms Purchase?
For example, if you ordered two Gen5 Glock pistols online, the seller must ship the pistols to a local FFL dealer, where you would complete the transaction. This local FFL dealer will be responsible for … Read more