FFL Only Forum

[71MUSTY]

As a non FFL I would not be offended or but hurt that FFL's had a private place to share their professional experiences. Go for it.

[Nardo1895]

My 2 cents - I'd like to see an FFL only forum.

1. FFLs are not perfect and sometimes get it wrong, but I have a higher level of confidence in an answer from a FFL then someone who isn't.

2. I agree that privacy would also be a nice feature. Is that really possible though? Guess I'm being paranoid but it seems that if DOJ wanted in, they could figure out a way.

3. The arguments between FFls and non-FFLs who think they know better how to run a business is sometimes amusing but not especially productive.

I do see a lot of value in keeping this current forum as "Ask a FFL". Before obtaining a 01 FFL I found this forum helpful. It was especially useful in finding answers to uncommon situations that many FFLs never come across. At the time I had an 03 and I found most local shops really didn't know the C&R rules. Though this forum I was occasionally able to educate a local FFL on what they could legally do in regards to C&R firearms.

I also agree that the "FFL only" forum should not include 03's. That is a totally different animal and as some have mentioned, they do have the C&R forum and will have the "Ask a FFL" forum if this change is made.

I also have not found the "fflsonly" forum especially helpful. As others have pointed out, its hard to determine what is applicable in CA on that forum. And heaven forbid you ask what someone thinks is a "dumb question" there. Better have a thick skin.

Thanks for considering this.

[taperxz]

Sometimes they don't simply because it is new to them or sometimes some other FFL in CA has encountered my situation and posted on this forum for advice.

I work in a small shop where we have 1 person who handles all the DOJ and FFL related issues as well as other things. We have a proper chain of command so it isn't like I can't go to anyone else but that person and if it is something that involves something that may affect a person's license then I'll do a quick double check with my superior.

However, my preference is to gain knowledge independent of me robbing that person of time and effort to explain the nuances of situations. What I like about this subforum is that I can gain some knowledge and insight that otherwise I wouldn't have gained without being at my shop 24/7.

[Strategist102]

If you need a question answered about a situation you should get it from your FFL holder.
Not some Blog post on the net.

It is not your Lic on the line. Your FFL holder should have the answer or they are the ones that should research and supply you with the information they are comfortable with

Sometimes they don't simply because it is new to them or sometimes some other FFL in CA has encountered my situation and posted on this forum for advice.

I work in a small shop where we have 1 person who handles all the DOJ and FFL related issues as well as other things. We have a proper chain of command so it isn't like I can't go to anyone else but that person and if it is something that involves something that may affect a person's license then I'll do a quick double check with my superior.

However, my preference is to gain knowledge independent of me robbing that person of time and effort to explain the nuances of situations. What I like about this subforum is that I can gain some knowledge and insight that otherwise I wouldn't have gained without being at my shop 24/7.

[Milsurp1]

[weaselfire]

FFLsonly.com has a California forum.

Jeff

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[ugimports]

OK...Gottcha!

I've gotten some inventory from some of those guys also. Not recently, but when KSGs first came out, for example, I was able to source them from some dealer on the forum that had excess and they weren't popular in their particular city/town.

[Tyke8319]

Understood, was just providing the link for info since it's useful for all licensees. It's also good for a few laughs.

OK...Gottcha!

[EBR Works]

My concern, as is the case with most of us, are FFL situations that arise within a CA based retail setting. I really don't care about New Jersey of Nebraska problems and the "FFL Only" is geared nationally. A CA, "01 only" site is sorely needed.
Again, if a site could be created that is "password" (and of course, with the appropriate FFL number, etc,) protected, that would eliminate non-qualified persons...I think.

Understood, was just providing the link for info since it's useful for all licensees. It's also good for a few laughs.

[Tyke8319]

FYI, there is a private forum for licensed FFLs only (not 03) that is not visible to the public, ever:

https://www.fflsonly.com/phpBB/

A great tool for FFLs and they tolerate just about anything you want to post. No rules..
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My concern, as is the case with most of us, are FFL situations that arise within a CA based retail setting. I really don't care about New Jersey of Nebraska problems and the "FFL Only" is geared nationally. A CA, "01 only" site is sorely needed.
Again, if a site could be created that is "password" (and of course, with the appropriate FFL number, etc,) protected, that would eliminate non-qualified persons...I think.

[GunSlinger1975]

Commercial FFL only not publicly seen / No o3 / verify by FFL or CFD sent to a MOD /

I like the rename "ask an FFL"

03 may want a similar place to chat but they have different needs for info

This

[taperxz]

FYI, there is a private forum for licensed FFLs only (not 03) that is not visible to the public, ever:

https://www.fflsonly.com/phpBB/

A great tool for FFLs and they tolerate just about anything you want to post. No rules..
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That’s in general. This forum would be more geared for CA FFLs. It is Calguns.

[nick]

Wouldn't this depend on what the exact purpose of this forum is? If you can define the purpose of this forum, chances are the answers will be obvious or close to it.

[EBR Works]

FYI, there is a private forum for licensed FFLs only (not 03) that is not visible to the public, ever:

https://www.fflsonly.com/phpBB/

A great tool for FFLs and they tolerate just about anything you want to post. No rules..
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[ASD1]

I only work at a gun shop and have an 03 FFL. There was a situation regarding an ammo background check that I resolved from a random reading of a topic on this forum.

If you need a question answered about a situation you should get it from your FFL holder.
Not some Blog post on the net.

It is not your Lic on the line. Your FFL holder should have the answer or they are the ones that should research and supply you with the information they are comfortable with