Obtaining FFL

[x2delight]

i was reading on the issues on getting an ffl.

i just had a few questions. I actually own 2 business which are liquor stores. i was wondering it it possible to apply for the license at these premises? or is it easier to apply at my home? i should not have a problem with getting the city business license as iam in unincorporated San bernardino County. i had NOTHING that should count agianst me as per denying the license. Iam not in it for the business as to sit and sell guns everyday, more of transferring for internet deals and such. Can someone chime in on some more for me? btw iam not looking for negative criticism (hard to get...dont try.... etc....)


thanks

[Stanze]

The FFL is the smallest detail in being a licensed CA gun dealer.

It's a royal pain in the arse, totally not worth it money and timewise if you're just going to do internet transfers and buy for yourself. If you want to expand your collection, find and stick with a good FFL.

I don't envy CA gun dealers at all.

Do a search for "FFL zoning" to find helpful threads on the subject.

[triggerhappy]

I bought my old Glock 19 at a place in Roseville. They were a liquor store, sold cigarettes and nudie magazines, while haeing a good array of guns and gun-related products. It was like one-stop shopping.

Course, that was 10-plus years ago, but if you're already OK with the liqour stores, maybe the zoning is OK for a gun shop, too? It might help if you could carry some Perazzis, so the local zoning board could see that you have distinguishing taste.

All the best to you. Being an FFL is tough enough, but to do it here, in the PRK, just shows guts.

[tenpercentfirearms]

Don't go any further until you talk to your local government agency and see if they will grant you a business license or not. You might be surprised how many places no longer allow home based FFLs.

If you get it at the liqour store, then you will have to get a gun safe and keep all of the firearms in the safe unless you have a "secure facility" which means every window has to be barred and every AC opening.

Then every couple of years, the DOJ and/or ATF is going to come into your shop and inspect all of your records. Be prepared to have to stop everything you are doing to help them with this so if your liqour store can't run without you, then you will probably have to shut down that day.

It is very hard to just do an FFL "part time". Don't start offering your services unless you are ready to have people asking you to find them guns all the time. If your liqour store already keeps you plenty busy, I would pass on getting an FFL.