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FFL or Federal Firearms License is something that gun dealers have to have before they can sell or transfer a gun to you. Every gun dealer has one or more depending on the types of guns they sell. If you are buying a gun, you’ll be visiting an FFL holder and filling out some paperwork for a background check. Some states may also require additional paperwork for certain types of guns.

Many FFL holders are willing to handle the transfer of guns purchased online for a reasonable fee that covers their time and effort to deal with all …

The cost of an FFL transfer depends on the dealer and how much work they are putting into it. Some dealers charge $50 or even more to transfer a single gun, while some charge much less. In many areas the average seems to be around $20-30, but it can vary.

The cost of an FFL transfer is usually based on if the dealer even wants to handle that kind of transaction, how much competition there is for the service, and how much work they have to put into the transfer. Remember, FFL holders have to do all sorts of paperwork …

Not all states require gun registration. Fewer require that you register a specific carry gun. If you live in a state that doesn’t require registration, then this question simply doesn’t apply to you. States that do require registration will have their own unique rules that you need to confirm with a legal professional or other expert.

However, even if you can, it probably isn’t a good idea to carry a gun that isn’t yours in most cases. In an emergency or when hunting or sport shooting, you are likely to have the chance or need to use or …

There is absolutely no restriction on how many guns a person can own. Well, other than the limits of your wallet and gun safe! You can own one gun or you can have many guns. Most Americans own more than one gun for various reasons. Some people have different guns for hunting, target shooting, self defense and collecting. In fact collectors might have hundreds or even more guns. Target shooters might have multiple guns for different kinds of shooting. Hunters even have multiple guns for different kinds of hunting.

If you inherit guns you might start building up …

A “Class 3 Firearms License” is a slightly incorrect way of talking about the Class 03 SOT (Special Occupancy Tax) that some FFL holders can pay to get into the business of manufacturing and selling NFA items like silencers or short barrel rifles. Some people think you need this license to own silencers or other NFA items, but that isn’t true.

A Class 3 SOT is a commercial license and is a requirement for the business that sells you a silencer. If you are buying a silencer, short barrel rifle, shotgun or similar, you just need to find a dealer …

The idea of Class IV (or any other class number) weapons is mostly born out of video games and movies. There are ATF weapons classification types, but few people refer to them in regular conversation. They exist mostly for the purpose of regulating and licensing the import, sale and manufacturing of different kinds of guns and weapons. Of course, some weapons must also be registered with the ATF.

Surprisingly enough, it is possible to own Class IV weapons, as they just require registration and a tax stamp. Collectors of rare and unusual weapons, some types of security contracting firms, manufacturers …

Outside of gun industry licensing for manufacturing and dealing firearms, few people discuss “classes” of weapons. Generally speaking, you have guns that are regulated by the National Firearms Act (machine guns, short barrel rifles and shotguns, silencers, destructive devices and similar things) and guns that are not. NFA items need a special Class 03 license to sell. However, the ATF classifies any rifle made in the US that isn’t an NFA item as Class II.

Unless made into a short barrel rifles, AR-15’s are not treated any differently by the ATF than any other …

Many years ago, Amazon allowed the sale of things like black powder gun kits, but those days are long gone. Amazon does not allow the sale of guns or ammo, and does not sell them. Gunbroker is a popular online gun sales and auction website.

If you are looking to buy a gun online, be aware that in most cases you’ll still have to transfer it through an FFL. If you live in a state that allows face to face private party sales, you can sometimes arrange purchase through the internet. Legal private party …

Of course you can. While local and state laws may restrict the types of guns you own, or even mandate some form of storage of guns, it is perfectly legal to have a gun in your home. No place in the United States bans keeping a gun in your home.

If you are unsure about any laws around keeping a gun in your home, you should check with a competent legal professional. Talk to a state gun rights organization or ask local law enforcement to show you the applicable laws for your state. Your local FFL holder …