Do you want to know how to get your Connecticut FFL? Are you overwhelmed by the heavy handed Federal regulations and confusing laws and rules about being an FFL in Connecticut? Don’t worry, you aren’t alone!
Connecticut is increasingly hostile to gun owners and has some of the most vicious laws against ownership of common semi auto rifles and handguns in the country.
Despite a number of over the top anti-gun laws, Connecticut is fairly reasonable about NFA devices. Other than a few grandfathered select fire machine guns, there are no real prohibitions on the ownership and use of legal NFA devices, giving Connecticut FFL’s access to one of the fastest growing markets for guns in the country.
Ready to get your Connecticut FFL? Great! Let’s look at the simple steps you need to get it.
The ATF has pretty basic requirements to get an FFL. So basic in fact, we’ll only glance at them, because the real problem lies with Connecticut licenses and rules.
To get an FFL, the ATF requires that you basically be a law abiding US citizen or permanent resident over 21 years of age who can legally own a firearm. Pretty simple stuff really. The paperwork is annoying, and you have to demonstrate you are planning to operate a business, but that’s not too hard.
What is hard for would-be Connecticut FFL holders is that the ATF also requires that you have all appropriate state and local licenses before you can be in business. And that is where the “fun” starts…
Connecticut makes it very hard to get an FFL, because there are also specific state level requirements to meet before you can start selling a gun.
Certain classes of guns are heavily regulated in Connecticut and require additional special paperwork and handling to sell. Connecticut FFL’s have to operate in a confusing and heavy handed regulatory environment that makes selling guns difficult at times.
The state requires Connecticut FFL’s to also engage in various forms of training and special paperwork when dealing with so-called “assault weapons” and even Olympic target pistols!
You also have to operate in a correctly zoned area that matches the type of business you are doing.
Connecticut has a lot of small towns and rural areas with less restrictive zoning regulations than developed population centers. That means if you want to get a home based FFL in Connecticut, it should be pretty easy.
As you can see, you cannot get your Connecticut FFL until you are licensed to do business at the location you choose. Both the ATF and the State of Connecticut require that you be properly licensed locally before you can do business.
It is impossible to describe all the possible local problems getting a business license in Connecticut for your FFL. Typically your biggest issue will be zoning. If you are in town that’s usually pretty cut and dried. If you are trying to set up a home based FFL, you need to make sure that you can get a zoning variance for the kind of business you are trying to operate.
To get your Connecticut FFL, you’ll likely mostly have to satisfy the ATF that you’ve done your homework. Local business licenses shouldn’t be a problem, but there is always the chance that local offices could try and hold you up.
Truth be told you can probably get your Connecticut FFL with some effort. But there is more to running a business than just having paperwork in order. That’s where FFL123 comes in!
FFL123 has assembled a staff that is dedicated to helping our customers cut through the red tape of getting an FFL and operating your business. You see there is more to running an FFL than just opening up shop. You need inventory, industry knowledge, business best practices for FFL’s and much more. That’s what we are here to give you when you buy our online FFL guide.
When you purchase an FFL123 guide, you aren’t just buying a comprehensive step-by-step guide to applying for an FFL. You are also getting decades of combined industry and legal experience that is there when you need it the most.
Every FFL123 customer is entitled to direct, one on one customer support for their specific problems in getting an FFL. We specialize in helping people understand and navigate complex local zoning issues, as this is where most problems with getting your Connecticut FFL will occur.
In other words, when you do business with FFL123, we back you up until you get your FFL. In fact, we go beyond that, and keep backing you up for as long as you in business! Our customers get ongoing support for everything to finding suppliers, to keeping abreast with the latest changes in gun laws and regulations.
With just a couple easy clicks, you can start your journey to your Connecticut FFL today. Rest easy knowing that you aren’t cast adrift with confusing Federal and state paperwork or left alone to figure out how to fill out and file seemingly conflicting forms. FFL123 is here for you along your entire journey from choosing the FFL that’s right for you, to your first day of business and everything in between.
Are you ready to get your Connecticut FFL? Click here and choose the guide that is right for you. Not sure which one you need? No problem! Just ask and we’ll help you with that too. What are you waiting for? The sooner you start, the sooner you can enjoy all the benefits of an FFL!