Purchase with FFL Question

[JonT]

Never bought PPT with FFL before. From my understanding, pay my FFL $37.19+ $10/firearm.

Do I pay the seller the cost of the gun directly at the FFL or do I give the money to the FFL and they give the $ to the seller?

So many scams with sellers asking for an electronic deposit first, huh? What is best practice? 100% cash after inspection at the FFL right at the start of starting paperwork?

TIA

[tradecraft]

You pay the seller directly.

[foxtrotuniformlima]

Usually, the buyer of the firearm pays the FFL fees unless otherwise agreed.

Some FFLs ( Like Turners ) do not want the payment to take place inside their store so usually buyer pays seller before going inside to do the PPT.

[Oldmandan]

Pay the fees to the FFL

Different stores have different policies about how you pay the seller

Some want it to happen outside of their view, others outside the store and others don’t want to see or hear anything about it

If I am new to the store, I typically ask them their preference, and am normally told they don’t want to know anything about it.

[Russian Bot]

Pay the fees to the FFL

Different stores have different policies about how you pay the seller

Some want it to happen outside of their view, others outside the store and others don?t want to see or hear anything about it

If I am new to the store, I typically ask them their preference, and am normally told they don?t want to know anything about it.

This has always been an interesting thing to me. Is there a reason other than not wanting to be a witness in case of a small claims situation?

[JonT]

a bunch of people on diff forums say that if the FFL knows about the sale they are supposed to pay tax on it. I think its kinda crazy. they know you're paying for the gun. i feel like 2A guys wouldn't care.

[jayhuh]

I would NEVER electronically send a seller funds prior to the PPT. I have generally met the buyers outside of the FFL, allow them the opportunity to break the pistol down/inspect and ask questions. I take the cased pistol inside and allow the FFL to to make sure it is clear and we do the transfer. I allow the buyer to determine when I get the money. Some want to pay before going inside, some want to wait till the paperwork is done and we go back outside.

I always assume the FFL doesn?t want to see the funds transfer. Pretty silly but it is their business and I respect their wishes.

[Preston-CLB]

The FFL only makes $10 for a transfer. As a show of thanks, buy some ammo or other items like targets or cleaning supplies.

The FFL will appreciate it and will likely remember you when you come into their shop again.
-P

[edgerly779]

FFL never gets the money to pay for firearm. They are not a party to the transaction.

[Barang]

pay the seller discreetly (money in the envelope) before or after the dros.

firearm inspection also done at the parking lot. again, discreetly in the trunk or in the car.

[Oldmandan]

This has always been an interesting thing to me. Is there a reason other than not wanting to be a witness in case of a small claims situation?

I think they don?t want to be involved in case there?s an issue, and putting in their 2 cents may get them dragged into someone?s drama