What is an FFL and how do I pick one?

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• How do I find a local FFL to ship my firearm to?

  The easiest way is to use an online FFL lookup tool like this one from GunBroker.com. Pick an FFL in your state. Generally, transfers from an FFL to a non-FFL Contact an FFL local to your area to make sure they’re conducting transfers. The ATF also ...

• What is an FFL and why do I need one to buy a firearm online?

  FFL stands for Federal Firearms Licensee. The ATF, a federal law enforcement organization charged with regulating firearms and ammunition, grants these licenses. FFLs can get guns shipped to them directly from vendors, distributors, and ...

• What items are required to be shipped to an FFL?

  All ammunition purchases being delivered to California or New York, and all firearms sales regardless of state must be shipped to an FFL dealer.

• Are there any additional fees for shipping to an FFL?

  You will probably pay a shipping fee when you purchase a firearm online. The receiving FFL will charge a transfer fee to release the firearm to you after it arrives at their shop locally. The receiving FFL shouldn’t be charging you any shipping fees.

• Am I required to ship my ammunition to an FFL dealer in California?

  Yes, ammunition must be shipped to a FFL dealer or a California Ammo Vendor with a Certificate of Eligibility.