How to become an FFL (gun dealer) in California

[pistoleromacho]

dress up kits are not firearms so no need for FFL!!

[defcon]

I got a few question on starting a business to create aftermarket dress up kits for .22LR's.

Although I think its too much trouble for me to consider this but I'm real curious on how would I go about doing this? Can this be done on a small or medium budget for a test run before requiring larger capital?

If I were to do this, I would prefer to go the Archangel/Promag route and use similar polymer/rubber materials from a mold. I would think
its cheaper as a opposed to going CNC machining. Also I'm not talking about copying existing designs like the M1A JAE and Marauder G36 designs but creating my own tacticool designs

I know the basics of getting an LLC, business license, tax ID, etc. but know nothing about starting a business in the gun industry

Do I need permission from the BATFE and DOJ?
Do I need to become an FFL to sell dress up kits?
I have no interest on selling guns or gunsmithing

I've got a good paying job in computer engineering but can you make a good living out of this full time or is it only good as a side gig? Would be awesome to do this for living and it would be something I would enjoy if it doubles my salary.

There are local CNC machine shops around here in Los Angeles, but they require CAD files that I don't know how to use and I would assume they
require large capital and in bulk quantities. Although I've seen some local CNC shops that will take on small jobs on craigslist so I can call and inquire to get an idea on pricing.

Thanks

[pistoleromacho]

Did my regulation interview today with the agent and it only took 40 minutes because she was headed back to Sacramento. Very nice lady and said she would type it up tomorrow and submit it and should have my 07 within a week or two depending on how busy the licensing center is. She said she has been with ATF for over 32 years and California has the silliest gun laws anywhere in the nation, I just smiled and can wait to get it so I can submit my paper work to the state for hi cap magazines and for centralized list.

[pistoleromacho]

BATF IOI regulation interview on Monday for my 07 FFl home base, last thing I needed :-)

[StanOwen]

I have not confirmed that it is still correct:

http://www.net-ffl.com/sec_reqrmnts.html

http://www.net-ffl.com/2003_DEALER_SIGNSfees.html

http://www.net-ffl.com/Purpose.html

Thank you kemasa, that's a tremendous amount of help and a bunch of great info he's put together!

[kemasa]

I have not confirmed that it is still correct:

http://www.net-ffl.com/sec_reqrmnts.html

http://www.net-ffl.com/2003_DEALER_SIGNSfees.html

http://www.net-ffl.com/Purpose.html

[StanOwen]

does anyone know what the state of California requires as far as signs that need to be posted, building security, and alarm systems?

I thought there were requirements that windows have bars, firearms be stored in a separate locked area inaccessible by the patrons, and an alarm system that reports to the police and fire departments?

also, something about signs regarding fees, and being personally liable for loaded/unlocked firearms that children can access?

[energizer]

Kitchen top FFL

Nice thread.

I see couple of posts about getting a home based FFL. I've seen that few of the calgunners are tabletop ffls, what is the requirements to be a tabletop ffl and operate from home?

City hall would not issue a business license for "retail sales" as it would be a home business.

Thanks.

[panchovillas]

Became a Certified Handgun Instructor today to issue HSC.....

[panchovillas]

Got my COE in the mail today two months ahead of schedule. Pretty damn stoked and now just waiting for IOI interview!!!!

[F8ality]

Well Im thinking that he is just stirring the **** because he works for a local FFL as a side job

[panchovillas]

No truth to this whatsoever, what does CHP or any officer know about local zoning laws pertaining to in home businesses. It's all up to your city codes and what they allow.

[kemasa]

It is best to not get advice from those who don't deal with the actual issues. I have not heard that anything has changed and it really depends on where exactly you live.

[F8ality]

Some local highway patrols are telling me that you can no longer get an ffl for a home business?? Any truth to this because I finally have all of the business paperwork done and will be turning it in this week.

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[panchovillas]

Parlier and interview with industry agent everything else is done!!