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I've advertised for folks to get their FFL 03 (Curio and Relics) license but I've had a few inquiries into getting a FFL 01/07
As you may or not know a FFL 03 is a license for individual collectors of C&R firearms. See link for full details. viewtopic.php?f=68&t=859

I'm hoping that current FFL's will add their experiences and knowledge to this thread.

A "FFL" gunstore which is most commonly a FFL 01

FFL basics:
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A Federal Firearms License (FFL) is a license that enables an individual or a company to engage in a business pertaining to the manufacture of firearms and ammunition or the interstate and intrastate sale of firearms. Holding an FFL to engage in certain such activities has been a legal requirement within the United States of America since the enactment of the Gun Control Act of 1968.



Type Usage

Type 1 Title 1 dealer or gunsmith other than destructive devices. Can also deal in Title II NFA firearms with class 3 tax stamp.

Type 2 Title 1 dealer doing business as a pawnbroker.

Type 3 Licensed collector of Curio & Relic (C&R) firearms.

Type 6 Licensed manufacturer of ammunition and reloading components other than ammunition for destructive devices and armor piercing ammunition.
Must also register with the Department Of State under the ITAR Current registration costs start at $2,250 per year.

Type 7 Title 1 manufacturer of firearms and ammunition, who may also act as dealer; may not manufacture or deal in destructive devices, ammunition for destructive devices, or armor piercing ammunition. Must also register with the Department Of State under the ITAR Current registration costs start at $2,250 per year. Can also manufacture & deal in Title II NFA firearms with class 2 tax stamp.

Type 8 Importer of Title 1 firearms and ammunition. Can also import Title II NFA firearms with class 1 tax stamp.

Type 9 Dealer in firearms, including destructive devices, ammunition for destructive devices, and armor piercing ammunition. Requires payment as an SOT Class 1 (can act as an NFA Dealer). To deal/broker any DD with an explosives content (e.g. flash-bangs) requires an additional Federal Explosives License[1] as a Dealer of High Explosives.

Type 10 Manufacturer of firearms, ammunition and ammunition components, manufacturer of destructive devices, ammunition for destructive devices, and armor piercing ammunition; may also deal in all of the aforementioned items. Requires payment as an SOT Class 2 (can act as an NFA Dealer). To manufacture any DD with an explosives content (e.g. flash-bangs) requires an additional FEL[2] as a Type 20 Manufacturer of High Explosives.
Must also register with the Department Of State under the ITAR Current registration costs start at $2,250 per year.

Type 11 Importer of firearms, ammunition, destructive devices, ammunition for destructive devices, and armor piercing ammunition; may also deal in all the aforementioned items. Requires payment as an SOT Class 1 and registration with the U.S. Department of State as a Broker under ITAR/D-TRADE. To import any DD with an explosives content (e.g. flash-bangs), requires an additional FEL[3] as an Importer of High Explosives.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Firearms_License

From the ATF:
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How to Become a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL)
Once you have decided to make an application for a federal firearms license (commonly referred to as an “FFL”) you would send the completed application to the ATF post office box listed on the application form, ATF Form 7 – Application for License (FFL). The application must be accompanied by the proper application fee, which you can pay by check, credit card or money order {we do not accept cash). Once the application fee is processed, the FFLC will enter your application information into its database and commence a full review of your application and supporting materials, including fingerprint cards and photographs. The FFLC will review the fingerprint cards you submitted for clarity and, as required by law, will then conduct an electronic background check on all the “responsible persons” you have identified on your application. ATF defines a responsible person as a sole proprietor, partner, or anyone having the power to direct the management, policies, and practices of the business as it pertains to firearms. In a corporation this includes corporate officers, shareholders, board members, or any other employee with the legal authority described above.

The FFLC will then send the applications for new licenses to the nearest ATF field office having responsibility for the area in which your business is located. The field office supervisor will issue an assignment to an Industry Operations Investigator (IOI) who will conduct an in-person interview with you. The IOI will discuss Federal and State and local requirements with you, and go over your application with you to ensure the information is correct and current. The IOI will then prepare a report of his/her interview, the inspection and make a recommendation to either issue you the license or deny the application. Some reasons for denial may include failure to comply with State or local law (such as zoning ordinances), evidence of previous willful violations of the Gun Control Act, or falsification of the application.

The field office supervisor will also review the report and then submit his/her recommendation to the FFLC. Assuming that all background checks have been completed and your business address and proposed business operations are in compliance with State and local law, the FFLC will complete the application processing and issue you the license. [This will take approximately 60 days from the time your application was first received and if the application you submitted was completely and correctly filled out.

http://atf.gov/firearms/how-to/become-an-ffl.html

So, the FFL is Federal as you can cleary see by the above quote. But each level of governmental jurisdiction will or may require additional fees and requirements (State, city/county).

Here's WA State:
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Who must have a firearms dealer license?
By law, you must have a firearms dealer license if you:

Are engaged in the business of selling firearms at wholesale or retail.
Have or are required to have a federal firearms license under 18 U.S.C. Sec. 923(a).
How long does it take to get my firearms dealer license?
It may take 30–60 days to complete the background check, depending on your residency requirement.

How long is my firearms dealer license valid?
Your firearms dealer license is valid for 1 year from the date of issuance.

http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/firearms ... erfaq.html



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How to apply
You can apply at the local law enforcement agency in the jurisdiction where your business is located.

If your business is in the unincorporated area of a county, go to the sheriff’s office.
If your business is in an incorporated city, go to the police department.
What to bring when you apply
Bring all of the following items:

Your federal firearms license.
Your state business license. To learn more, see File a Business License Application or call the Department of Revenue at 1-800-451-7985.
Valid, government-issued photo identification (for example, Washington driver license or ID card).
A check or money order for $125, payable to the law enforcement agency where you’re applying.

http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/firearms ... erreq.html


The all important question?
Fees:
FFL application $200 plus whatever "other" applications you are seeking
WA Firearm License $125
WA Business License $15

This does not include any fingerprinting, passport photo, misc cost. Also need to compute business structure, rental space, insurance and other cost to start/maintain your business.

I hope this gives folks a start to figuring out the basics of what it would take to get started as a FFL (selling guns) for business purposes. :patriot:

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