Buying & FFL Transfers
FFL transfers, Form 4473, background checks, buying online and out of state.
ATF Form 4473 Explained: What It Asks and How to Fill It Out
ATF Form 4473, the Firearms Transaction Record, is the federal form you complete whenever you get a gun from a licensed dealer,…
Read guideBuying a Gun as a Gift: Gifts vs. Straw Purchases
Yes, you can buy a gun as a gift if it's a genuine gift: you pay with your own money, nobody is…
Read guideBuying a Handgun Out of State: Federal Rules Explained
You can buy a handgun from a seller in another state, but you can't take it home from there. Federal law requires…
Read guideChoosing Your First Handgun: A Practical Beginner's Guide
Choose your first handgun by fit and purpose, not by brand hype. Decide what it's mainly for, such as home defense, carry…
Read guideFFL Transfer Fees: What an FFL Transfer Costs and Why
An FFL transfer fee is what a licensed dealer charges to receive a gun you bought elsewhere, log it, run your Form…
Read guideGun Background Check Delayed? What It Means and What to Do
A delayed background check means the FBI's NICS system needs more time to review your record. It is not a denial. Under…
Read guideGun Layaway: How It Works and What to Know First
Gun layaway lets you reserve a firearm with a down payment and pay the rest over time. The shop holds the gun…
Read guideHow to Buy a Gun Online Legally: A Step-by-Step Guide
You can buy a gun online legally, but it can't ship to your house. You pay the online seller, the gun ships…
Read guideHow to Ship a Gun Legally: Rules for Gun Owners
As a private gun owner, you can ship a gun to a licensed dealer in any state, or to a resident of…
Read guideWhat Is an FFL Transfer? How It Works, Step by Step
An FFL transfer is when a gun you bought somewhere else, usually online or from an out-of-state seller, is shipped to a…
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