Understanding the cost of an FFL is one of the first steps in determining whether a Federal Firearms License is right for you and which license type best fits your goals.
As a firearms attorney who's represented and helped hundreds of FFLs against the ATF and who has helped thousands of people get their own FFL, I'm going to walk you through how much each type of FFL costs (including some cost you may no have thought of).
The cost of your license will depend on a few factors like which FFL type you choose, but the overall fee also includes other variables such as renewal costs and whether you want to work with NFA firearms (silencers, short barreled rifles, and more).
In this article, we're going to cover:
Summary of FFL Costs
The cost of an FFL, along with any additional fees that may apply, depends on the type of firearms business activity you plan to conduct with your license.
For example, if you want to be an FFL dealer so that you can buy and sell guns, or even charge a transfer fee for each firearm transfer, then you will likely get a Type 01 FFL which costs $200 for the first three years and only $90 for each three year renewal.
However, if you want to manufacture guns, then the cost is $150 for the first three years and also for every three-year renewal thereafter.
Summary of each FFL License Cost by Type:
- Type 01 FFL - $200
- Type 02 FFL - $200
- Type 03 FFL - $30
- Type 06 FFL - $30
- Type 07 FFL - $150
- Type 08 FFL - $150
- Type 09 FFL - $3,000
- Type 10 FFL - $3,000
- Type 11 FFL - $3,000
There are three main FFL costs to consider:
- The initial FFL license application cost
- The renewal cost for your FFL
- Cost of registering as an SOT (if applicable)
A Type 1 Dealer's license, the most common type of FFL, has a license cost of $200. The license is valid for three years. After that renewals for each subsequent three year period are $90.
The next most common type of FFL, the manufacturer FFL, has a cost of $150 every three years.
The cost for your initial Federal Firearms License, SOT registration, and other secondary costs can all depend on the FFL license type you want/need.
Let's look at the types of FFLs first to help determine what you might need.
Which FFL license type should you get?
There are currently 9 different types of Federal Firearms Licenses (FFLs) - these range from your typical gun dealer/gunsmith FFL (Type 1) all the way up to firearm manufacturer and importer FFLs.
For a more information, see the article on FFL Types or, better yet, sign up for an online course to help you Get Your FFL.
For a simplified break-down of which type of FFL allows which kind of gun or ammunition activity (dealer, gunsmith, pawnbroker, curio and relic C&R collector, manufacturer, or importer) please see the chart below.
Note the columns, which help you to determine what each type of FFL will allow and which Class of SOT may be required. Only the Type 9, 10, and 11 FFLs can work with 'Armor Piercing Ammunition' and 'Destructive Devices.' Therefore, a Type 1 FFL can deal in standard firearms but not Armor Piercing Ammunition nor Destructive Devices. A Type 9 FFL, on the other hand, can.
FFL License Types
| FFL License Type | FFL License Purpose | SOT Class |
|---|---|---|
| Type 01 FFL | Dealer/Gunsmith of Firearms | 3 |
| Type 02 FFL | Pawnbroker/Dealer of Firearms | 3 |
| Type 03 FFL | Collector of Firearms | n/a |
| Type 06 FFL | Manufacturer of Ammunition | n/a |
| Type 07 FFL | Manufacturer/Dealer of Firearms and Ammunition | 2 |
| Type 08 FFL | Importer/Dealer of Firearms | 1 |
| Type 09 FFL | Dealer of Destructive Devices | 3 |
| Type 10 FFL | Manufacturer/Dealer of Destructive Devices | 2 |
| Type 11 FFL | Importer/Dealer of Destructive Devices | 1 |
Firearm Activity by FFL License Type
| FFL Type | Firearm Dealer | Firearm Manufacturer | Firearm Importer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 FFL | ✓ | X | X |
| Type 2 FFL | ✓ | X | X |
| Type 3 FFL | X | X | X |
| Type 6 FFL | X | X | X |
| Type 7 FFL | ✓ | ✓ | X |
| Type 8 FFL | ✓ | X | ✓ |
| Type 9 FFL | ✓ | X | X |
| Type 10 FFL | ✓ | ✓ | X |
| Type 11 FFL | ✓ | X | ✓ |
The two most popular types of FFLs are the Type 1 dealer/gunsmith FFL and the Type 7 firearm manufacturer FFL.
FFL Application Cost
As you can see in the chart below, each FFL lasts for 3 years.
Depending on which type you get, the FFL cost ranges from $30 to $3,000 for the first three years.
Let's cover the costs from least to most expensive. When you're looking at the application fees, don't panic! I'll show you below how you can make back the cost of your FFL, and more, at the end of this article with your first two firearms!
| FFL License | Application | Renewal | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type 01 | $200 | $90 | 3 |
| Type 02 | $200 | $90 | 3 |
| Type 03 | $30 | $30 | 3 |
| Type 06 | $30 | $30 | 3 |
| Type 07 | $150 | $150 | 3 |
| Type 08 | $150 | $150 | 3 |
| Type 09 | $3,000 | $3,000 | 3 |
| Type 10 | $3,000 | $3,000 | 3 |
| Type 11 | $3,000 | $3,000 | 3 |
$30 application fee FFLs: These are the Type 3 and Type 6 FFL licenses. These are both unique because they may NOT be used for typical firearms transfers. The Type 3 FFL is called the "Curio & Relic Collector FFL" and is only used for . . . you guessed it . . . collecting curios and relics. Curios and relics are those firearms which meet one of the following criteria:
- Firearms which were manufactured at least 50 years prior to the current date, but not including replicas of such firearms; or
- Firearms which appear on the ATF's official Curios and Relics List, which includes:
- Firearms which are certified by the curator of a municipal, State, or Federal museum which exhibits firearms to be curios or relics of museum interest; and
- Any other firearms which derive a substantial part of their monetary value from the fact that they are novel, rare, bizarre, or because of their association with some historical figure, period, or event.
The Type 6 FFL is the Ammunition Manufacturer's FFL and may NOT be used for firearm transactions!
Be very careful here.
If you are an FFL, you must pay special attention to the FFL License Number to ensure that you are shipping a firearm to an eligible FFL. As you'll learn in our article on license numbers, each number means something, and you must pay close attention.
$150 application fee FFLs: These are the Type 7 manufacturers license and the Type 8 Importers license.
These licenses are used to manufacturer or import GCA/Title I firearms. If you are also a Special Occupation Taxpayer (SOT), then these licenses may be used to manufacture or import NFA/Title II firearms also. In addition to their primary purpose, both of these licenses can also be used to deal (buy/sell) firearms.
$200 application fee FFL: These are the Type 1 firearm dealer/gunsmith license and the Type 2 pawnbroker license.
These are your most common store-front gunshop and ffl dealer licenses. Interestingly (to me, at least), these licenses cost more up front than a Type 7 manufacturer's license which allows you to manufacture and deal in firearms (including conducting a ffl transfer where you can charge a transfer fee)
$3,000 application fee FFLs: These are the Type 9 dealers license, the Type 10 manufacturers license, and the Type 11 importers license.
These licenses are very similar to their counterparts with one major difference: all three of these licenses allow the particular activity to be conducted with Armor Piercing Ammunition (AP) and Destructive Devices (DD).
FFL Renewal Cost
Before 3 years is up, you'll need to renew your FFL.
Just as the initial application cost for each FFL varied, so too does the renewal cost. Remember how the license to manufacture and deal (Type 7) was cheaper up front than the license to only deal (Type 1)? Well, that changes at renewal time.
The Type 01 FFL is so much cheaper to renew than the Type 07 FFL that is ends up being less money out of pocket by your fourth year in business. The Type 1 FFL will cost $290 in your fourth year whereas the Type 7 FFL will cost you $300 in your fourth year. In fact, the only Federal Firearms Licenses that have a renewal fee that is cheaper than their application fee are the Type 1 and 2 FFLs.
FFL Fees (Additional Costs)
Unfortunately, the license application fee may not be the only fee you'll have to pay.
Depending on what you are going to do with an FFL, there may be some extra FFL fees.
SOT Registration Cost
If you plan to work with NFA firearms (silencers, short barreled rifles, machine guns, etc.), then you'll need to register as a Special Occupational Taxpayer (SOT).
Depending on your FFL license type, you'll either need to be a Class 1, 2 or 3 SOT. See the chart below to help determine which class of SOT registration each FFL requires.
The SOT registration is good for one year from July 1 to June 30. Therefore, if you start in this business in the first half of the year, you might be stuck paying for a full year's registration and only get a couple months of use out of it because it'll expire on June 30th.
The good news is that you'll likely be in the "under $500k yearly sales" category below, so you won't waste too much money. If you're wondering more about what an SOT is, check out the article What is an SOT?.
If you'd like to get your FFL and become an SOT, sign up for your Guide to Get Your Own FFL and Become an SOT course bundle to save money!
SOT Registration Cost
| FFL Type | Under $500k | Over $500k | Class | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 01 | $500 | $500 | 3 | 1 |
| Type 02 | $500 | $500 | 3 | 1 |
| Type 03 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Type 06 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Type 07 | $500 | $1000 | 2 | 1 |
| Type 08 | $500 | $1000 | 1 | 1 |
| Type 09 | $500 | $1000 | 3 | 1 |
| Type 10 | $500 | $1000 | 2 | 1 |
| Type 11 | $500 | $1000 | 1 | 1 |
ITAR/DDTC Registration
If you meet the State Department's definition of a manufacturer and manufacture any items on the USML,then you must register with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) per the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
If you're not sure about this, please consider taking the Guide to Get Your Own FFL to learn more.
The cost to register is $3,000 every year and the State department enforces this one - be careful! This used to be significant cost for FFL manufacturers, however, with the new ITAR rules, most firearm manufacturers don't need to register.
Excise Tax Payments
If you're a manufacturer and make 50 or more firearms per year, then you must pay 10-11% (depending on firearm type) of the firearm's value as an excise tax.
This is steep!
It just isn't worth making 51 firearms in a year. Keep it at 49 or go to 100 or more to make it worth your time.
How Much Does an FFL cost?
As you can see, it depends on what you want to do with your FFL.
If you want to be a dealer in standard firearms (non-NFA), then you can be up and running for three years as an FFL for $250.93 (that's $200 to the ATF, $49.95 for your Get Your FFL course, and two postage stamps at 49 cents a piece).
If you want to be a manufacturer it'll actually be cheaper for your first three years!
FFL Cost Breakdown
| FFL Type | FFL Purpose | First 3 Year Fee | Subsequent 3 Year Fee | Cost per year (year 1-3) | Cost per year (year 4+) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 01 FFL | Dealer | $200 | $90 | $67 | $30 |
| Type 07 FFL | Manufacturer | $150 | $150 | $50 | $50 |
If you want to work with NFA Firearms, you'll be registering as an SOT and that will add $500 per year, but it let's you make and/or buy and sell as many NFA Firearms as you want tax-free (no $200 tax per item).
If you've heard about ITAR registration and that is making you second-guess becoming a firearm manufacturer - worry not! The ITAR rules have changed and probably won't apply to you in most cases. We cover this in our Get Your FFL Course.
DON'T LET THE MONEY DISCOURAGE YOU!
Remember, you are doing this to save and make money with firearms!
You can recover the cost of your FFL in as little as two firearms!
The MSRP for a Glock 19 is $599. The licensed FFL dealer cost for that gun from Lipseys.com is only $440. That means you can make/save $159 on only one Glock 19 - you'll be able to off-set your FFL cost after your second gun!
Ok, you now know what the FFL cost of each type of Federal Firearms License is - are you ready to get your FFL?
Check out our article on How to Get Your FFL License for more info or sign up for our online start-up guide.
Type 01 FFL Cost
If you're going to be a firearms dealer, you're most likely going to get a Type 1 FFL.
The Type 01 FFL costs $200 for three years.
After that, license renewals will only be $90 for each three year period.
As a licensed dealer, you'll be able to have your own gun shop where you can buy and sell firearms (even from your own home). Also, you can make some side money by receiving a firearm shipment for someone and charging them an ffl transfer fee for the transferred firearm.
With calls for legislation for universal background checks, as an ffl holder, you can even make money charging for a private party transfer (to cover the NICS background check required by the Gun Control Act) even a storage fee if someone needs you to hold onto a gun for them.
If you want to buy and sell NFA firearms, like a silencer, short barreled rifle, or machine gun instead of just standard firearms like a rifle, handgun, or shotgun, you're also going to want to become an SOT which will cost $500 per year (but it saves the $200 per NFA item tax).
Type 07 FFL Cost
If you want to make guns (and also be able to sell them), the you'll likely want a Type 07 FFL.
The Type 07 FFL costs $150 for three years.
After that, license renewals will also be $150 for each three year period.
As a licensed manufacturer, you'll be able to make firearms and sell them to other FFLs or even to a customer as a buyer at your licensed location.
If you want to make and sell NFA Firearms, you'll need to become a Special Occupational Taxpayer (SOT).
Thank you Johnny
Which is the best for buying and selling hand guns up to ar 15 or ak47
If you just want to buy and sell, a Type 01 FFL will work just fine.
Do you if their are any additional cost per state?
The cost for an FFL is the same regardless of which state you live in.
How much will it be to convert a type 10 into a type 20 on 1st purchase? A type 10 is 3,000$ how much for a type 20? I’m doing my app in 1 week.
The type 20 is an FEL, and not an FFL. Unfortunately, our courses and info only cover FFLs. Also, there is no “converting” of FFLs – you can get an additional/new one and also have the original too or let it lapse.
What’s the difference in a class 8 and class 11 FFL license?
The Type 11 FFL allows for the importation of destructive devices in addition to firearms and ammunition whereas the Type 8 FFL only allows the importation of firearms and ammunition. You can learn more about FFL types here: https://rocketffl.com/ffl-types/
Is there an ITAR tax/fee on a type 7. $2500 per year?
No. Just having a Type 07 does not require a fee. On the other hand, the fee can apply without a Type 07. We discuss this in our courses.
So if my understanding is correct if I plan to build custom rifles/pistols for customers an 07 is needed to perform this type of work and I will be required to pay the $2250 to the DDTC
No. Standard rifles and pistols are not covered under ITAR.
I would like to start manufacturing shotgun ammunition with a type 7 FFL. Will I need to register with the ITAR/DDTC if i am only manufacturing ammunition? And, will I incur the excise tax for ammunition manufacturing?
This is partially covered in our Get Your FFL course and will be addressed better in our soon to come ATF Compliance course and Import/Export Course.
What about an FFL in California? I am planning to do the course but want to make sure that I can get an FFL in the state of California. Eventually I want to become a SOT as well.
Our FFL course can help you get your FFL in California.
I recently received my Class 3 FFL in CA and am currently applying for my COE.
What business type should I select to ensure I am able to receive and transport ammunition from out of state?
You need to select whatever business type you have for your FFL. I assume you mean that you got an FFL (maybe a Type 01) and also become a Class 3 SOT? Effectively, it’s too late to be making business-type decisions as you already have an FFL in the business name. And, if this is a new business you’re making, then the new business doesn’t have an FFL. If you’d like some help getting this sorted out, perhaps our Get Your FFL course can help to make sure things are set up the right way.
Ryan, Do you know what FFL Level is required in California with the new ammunition laws restricting consumer purchases? Before 2018 a consumer could order from out of state ammo dealers. Now an out-of-state supplier sends it to an FFL for consumer to acquire.
I believe beginning in 2019 these transactions (acquisition & treansfer to consumer) must be reported to a state agency.
So curious if a Type 1 FFL will suffice?
Thank you. I just purhased the initial rocket bundle – good so far!
Will
Thanks for the great info. I believe I would be a class 3 but not sure. I am a gun collector but not relics. Whenever I buy a gun online, it cost beteween $30-$50 to transfer it. That looks like the one year cost for an FFL. If f I sell a gun, I sell it back to a gun shop. Can I get an FFL to buy guns direct?
Absolutely! You can order guns at dealer cost straight to your home if that’s where you get your FFL.
Hi
could you please tell me what the FFL license will be with a class 3 which i guess is for selling silencers. I know the first installment will be 200. and then 90 after that 3 years is up and then 90 for 3 years after that.this can be a little confusing
Thank you for you help
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Great question! It depends on the type of FFL you get, what type of SOT you become (for class 3), and how much you sell each year. Don’t worry though, we break it down simply in our “get your FFL” course.
Lipseys.com, they sell only to FFLs with physical storefronts and minimum yearly/monthly turnaround? Or they sell to any FLL for personal usage?
Lipseys is our favorite distributor – they definitely sell to home-based FFLs.
What I need a manufacturer type license SOT to modify firearms to be full auto?
Yes, you’ll need a manufacturer’s FFL and be a Class 2 SOT
I’d just like to save money buying firearms for myself. Would I just want a Type 7 FFL for that? Today I was looking at a Lower on PSA for $49, by the time I have it shipped to a FFL and pay the fee the cost is now $89.
You MUST have a business intent to get Ann a FFL. Now, most/many of the guns can be for you, however, you must intend to do some transfers for others or sales to others. A Type 1 dealers FFL is enough unless you think you’ll want to make firearms. I hope this helps – our course covers the rest. 🙂
I will like to get my FFL 7 and start up an internet business. I will like to build AR builds, glocks, etc., not NFA style firearms. With the new ITAR compliance do all type 7 FFL’s have to register with ITAR?
Ryan, What is the definition of manufacturing or making firearms? If I’m buying AR-15 uppers and lowers and other components from various sources, and then assembling and selling completed rifles, does that make me a manufacturer? Or just a gunsmith/dealer?
So if I wanted to convert a semi auto AR 15 into a full auto for personal use, what FFL and SOT licenses would be required? And once the conversions are made, how many years would I need to renew the licenses for?
The forms and all of the details for this question are in our “Get Your FFL” course.
Which forms would I need exactly to order from the atf if I’m wanting to buy sell and trade but also own fully automatic for my own collections? I’m new to all this but really interested in all of this.
Have you taken our “Get Your FFL” course yet? This is answered in there.
I like the idea of manufacturing ammo, or assembling and selling an AR down the road… But I don’t have a way to do that now. Would it be better to just get the type 7 just in case? Or just get a type 1, and upgrade to a 7 later if I get the equipment to start manufacturing?
Wish I could give a better answer but it’s your call. I you have the intent to manufacture, get a Type 07. If you don’t get a Type 01 and you can always add a Type 07 later.
So to make sure I understand correctly, if I use a 3D printer to make a grip for a client’s pistol or a scope mount, I _could_ be considered an arms manufacturer and have to pay to register under ITAR just like someone building anti-tank weapons? If so, that’s absurd.
Only if you’re making parts for items under ITAR control – as of now, most firearms are not.
I have my C&R license but I’m frustrated by some type 1 dealers that refuse to accept my license for transfer of a weapon 50 years or older. Do I have any recourse? Thanks…
Recourse? As in legal recourse? No, they are free to engage in business with someone or not. Best bet is to try and educate them.
As a Type 07 SOT 2 are you allowed to manufacture your own suppressors and MGs for personal use? From my understanding I was thinking there must be a reason to manufacture these Type II items. For instance if you build a MG you must be building it for distribution to a Gov/Law enforcement agency and not for personal benefit/fun
Kind of. You must have a business intent. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t shoot your own machine guns to test them or demonstrate them for possible sale.
I have your FFL & SOT course, just started going through them. If I want to go FFL 7 SOT 2, I intend to assemble SBR and at some point make silencers, do I have to pay ITAR $2250. I know Trump made a change in March 2019 to the ITAR rules. Can you clarify the ruling please?
SBRs, no. Silencers, yes.
with a class 1 can you sell a gun you assembled ? what about bolts and chargers ?
Hi Ron. Ryan breaks down each type of FFL and each class of SOT in the start-up guides and also on the blog article “FFL License Types“. For dealing only, you would want a Type 01 FFL but to assemble/manufacture, you’d need a Type 07.
are there any special laws in the state of nc
Hi Joseph! There aren’t currently any additional state-level requirements for operating an FFL in NC.
How do you prove “intent” is there a minimum amount, and Im assuming you will need a business set up for this?
Not necessarily. Intent can be proven a few ways (we cover this in the course).
If i want to gunsmith, finish 80% lowers and assemble full ar’s along with sell some guns does having the 7 cover or do i need a 2 and a 7 both. If so is it the full cost for each?
A Type 07 FFL would cover everything.
If I purchase the course will I be able to access newer versions should you update the course?
Absolutely! The course is continually updated as the ATF makes changes.
Would upgrading sights require a type 7 and/or ITAR registration? Thanks!
Nope. That would be gunsmithing activity (covered under a Type 1 FFL)
Thank you very much for the information, also sorry for asking rhetorical question but basically i want to own a machine gun, silencer other…etc. legally own it without paying out huge amount of money for it. For example m4 manufactured before 1986 cost over $25k…..that is insane and stupid in my opinion.
1. legally own machine gun, silencer other NFA items
2. pay less money firearms
3. maybe open up a online store or small shop
4. don’t pay too much on fees or tax
As long as you have some business intent, you’ve just listed Great reasons to get an FFL and become an SOT.
How long is the process to get approved to be a Type 1 or 7 registered as an SOT? I have been thinking of getting an FFL for a while now and looking at buying my first suppressor but loathing the 12mo wait times. Will it take just as long to get approved as an SOT? Not many “class 3 dealers” around me either so may be a chance to serve an underserved market in addition to shortening wait time for my own suppressor!……Or would the suppressor still be in jail until ATF approves the transer to Me (personally) vs just my FFL?
Great question – it is MUCH faster to get your FFL. It takes about 2 months to get an FFL. After that, once you’ve paid to register as an SOT, you can get NFA items ins couple of days each. This means faster to get to to yo and faster to be able to sell them.
If I get a class 1 does that also allow me to buy larger amounts of ammo? I do not intend to sell guns or ammo!
Maybe. It isn’t required but being an FFL does help you set up relationships with distributors and may get you better pricing and access to ammo.
Have a question just for my clarification, if I get a Type 1 FFL, will this also allow me to receive parts i.e. lower receivers? I know it allows me to sell them, just want to be clear I can have them shipped to me as well. Thanks
Absolutely! You can get them straight to your FFL address (your home?) and much cheaper than retail.
I have taken the course & still a bit confused… I plan on building ar15’s with the intent to sale & keep a few for me & possibly keeping a few hand guns for myself as well.. from what I seen and heard in the course a type 1 ffl is good for that?
Ray, we have no record of you taking our course. In our course, we explain the type of FFL you’d need to do exactly what you describe (it’s NOT a type 1 ffl) and we even cover pros and cons of the decisions you’ll need to make along the way. If you used another email address for this comment, please sign into your account and we can help you in our members’ area or we can help you with customer support to point you in the right direction.
What type would I need for selling firearms and ammunition?
You would need at least a Type 1 to sell firearms – we break this down in our Get Your FFL Course to help you determine which is best for your situation.
So will type 07 allow you to purchase and sell complete firearms outside of manufacturing?
It sure will! A Type 07 FFL gives you the ability to manufacture and all of the benefits of a type 1 license.
Will having an FFL registered at my home address be public record? Could I use a UPS Store as a registered address for the FFL?
Yes – your licensed premises will be a public record. No, you can not have a UPS store as your licensed premises (but it can be your other address on your license, your mailing address)
To maintain your FFL, do you have to process a certain number of firearm transfers per year/month?
Nope. You just must have an “intent” to be engaged in the business of firearms.
Can I have a home based ffl 07 with sot 02, just curious.
YEs, it’s allowed. But, there are a couple hoops to jump through that we cover in our course.
Hey Ryan,
I’m looking to make and sell cast lead bullets only, no loaded ammo. My understanding is that I’d need the type 6ffl @ $90.00/3 years.
Am I off on this thinking?
Making bullets is making ammunition. You’d need an FFL to make ammo as part of a business.
How much would a FFL license cost me if I just want to be a collector and not sell or make guns?
We cover this, as well as which FFL is right for you in our Get Your FFL Course.
I’m interested in owning a machine gun just to have some fun with.. If I have an FF and SOT, do I need to show sales in order to obtain a newer model machine gun? I already have a small LLC bussiness.
Me and about 30 friends want to open a company that manufactures ammunition what would we need and would all of us need to be licensed as part owners
You should start with our get your ffl course – there’s a lot for you to consider as you make decisions setting up the ammo company the right way
I am looking at getting my FFL and becoming an SOT so that I can legally manufacture/own machine guns and skip the tax stamp process/cost in owning suppressors and NFA’s. I’m not necessarily looking to start a business. I just like to shoot and thought having a full auto would be fun. If I become an SOT for $500 and buy/manufacture a couple machine guns in the first year, can I stop paying the $500 the second year, forfeit the SOT, and still get to keep my full autos? Or do I need to keep paying the $500 every year just to possess a full auto?
You need a business purpose to get an FFL and you’ll have to give up the full-autos (you can keep the other NFA/SOT items).
What kind of insurance would be recommended for a type 07 home based operation? Thank you.
We recommend Lockton Affinity
Can I conceal carry in Illinois even though I have a Florida ID? With a type 01.
It seems that you may be asking whether a Type 01 FFL will allow you to carry a concealed firearm. No, it will not. An FFL is to allow you to be engaged in the business of making or selling firearms – it has nothing to do with your state’s CCW requirements.
If a person wants to deal firearms (Type 01)and “only” manufacture ammunition, what other type is necessary? Again only “manufacturing ammunition” – NOT manufacturing firearms.
HI, MY NAME IS CHARLES. I’M INTERESTED IN GETTING MY FFL . AND WAS JUST WONDERING IF I COULD GET A CALL FROM TO TALK ABOUT EVERYTHING PERSONALLY…. 303-506-8448/720-998-3461
Thanks for reaching out, Charles. However, hiring me personally as your attorney is cost-prohibitive compared to the course. You should start with our course and then if you’d like to hire me for more help you can (but I bet that all of your questions will be answered in the course).
Does your course go over how to fill out the actual application?
It sure does! Step by step. 🙂
Which type of ffl is for importer/dealer of ammo ? I would like to focus on importing and dealing ammo, no guns, just ammo. Thanks
I was wondering, I am a reloader, and supplies are short handed and items in stock are for dealers or vendors only, plus ther a ton of fake sites online for supplies. Would any of the licenses help me to get reloading supplies from manufacturers that I need and or allow me to get a discount and have ammo shipped directly to me?
Although having an FFL would likely help with some legitimacy, no, an FFL is not needed for reloading supplies. I’d love to have your business, but I’d hate to mislead you just to get you to get an FFL.
Hello I had a FFL back in the 90’s and I had to move to Alabama to care for my grandma and I never had a chance to really begin my FFL business. Is there any way to get my FFL license renewal and who do I need to contact ?
Once expired, it can no longer be renewed. You must start the FFL license application process over again and list your old FFL as part of the application (we cover how to do this in our course).
If you wanted to convert a new gun to full auto would that fall under the manufacturer FFL (7)?
Furthermore, whether you get the FFL 1 or 7, what is stopping someone from buying a machine gun and listing it for sale, ignoring all calls about it and then just using it to have fun at the range with?
You would need to have a Type 07 FFL and be a Class 2 SOT to do that. Although you can enjoy your company’s machine gun and you have no obligation to make a particular sale, you can ONLY get an FFL if you have a business intent.
Can you get more than one License say a 7 and 8?
Thanks
Yes, you sure can have more than one license!
Good evening I just have a few questions about the FFL & SOT bundle. The part am confused is about is the manufacturer part. It sounds like someone that has a shop and that is actually making the parts from raw metal or dealing with 80% lowers which I will not be doing. Is this what it means ? What am looking into is buying parts and building AR15 & AR10 than selling them. Plus am interested in the SOT because I want to build SBR’S and sell silencers. Am not interested in selling ammo or handguns ect…. just building AR’S and SBR’S and silencers. If I understood what I have read Ill need to get type 1 & 7 correct ? Thank you. RJ
To do what you’ve described, you’d only need a Type 07. If you’re in the courses and have any other questions like this, don’t hesitate to reach out to support and we can give you answers and guide you in the right direction.
Hi, Can I get an 07/02 FFL to manufacture dealer sample machinguns while not having a brick and mortar? Or is a business required?
Yes, you sure can! You can get an FFL to do this from home. However, it would be a “business” just not one with a brick and mortar location.
If you want to deal, buy, sell and manufacture which FFL is best? If this is the case do you have to have 1 and 7?
A Type 07 will cover all of those.
Very informative!! I look forward to getting started in the very near future!
Hello. I would like to get an FFL that I can order customer firearms online and have them delivered. I am also a collector. But most importantly I can use cheaper than dirt.com and order it using FFL into to ship directly to my house.
If you’re ordering them for customers and then selling and transferring them from your home, this is a great use of an FFL!
I’m looking for an FFl so that I can order items from cheaper than dirt get them sent to me directly at my house. I am also a gun collector.
If there a way to make this process A lot faster and easier ?
I live in NY and getting worse and worse. People don’t even want to move out of there house. Seems NY only wants criminals to have guns.
Do I hire you to help ?
How long does it take ?
anything to expedite everything ?
The fastest process is with our course. 🙂 However, you are not allowed to get an FFL just for collecting/personal use. You MUST have a legitimate business intent.
Hi to whom it may concern my name is Brandon and I live in Illinois, and I would like to earn my type 01 FFl. Do I have to be in business to sale firearms inside of a establish or can I just sell them on the side as a side Hussle for example in the back of my car or garage etc.
You can absolutely sell them as a “side-business” – in fact, most FFLs in this country are home-based FFLs.
Is it possible to obtain a 07 FFL for gun-smithing? To add, my zoning allows for home occupation (home-based). The overall goal would be to assist customers with assembly of their custom rifles.
Be very careful here – if you dip into “manufacturing” you have extra requirements. However, if you’re merely gunsmithing, you’d only need a Type 1. We cover the distinction and how to avoid trouble in our Get Your FFL course.