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Getting FFLs today

offerorofferor Member Posts: 8,625 ✭✭
edited December 2001 in General Discussion
Here's an issue I hope no one will object to my raising. Since the BATF went nuts a few years ago and investigated every FFL holder, I've started to see ads for helpful packets of info assisting people to get FFLs again. Has the wind changed? Does anybody have the low down on how much trouble it is to acquire and possess an FFL now? What are the current fees? You may address stocking and/or non-stocking dealers. Also, what percent of all dealers do you suppose have liability insurance?
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  • PelicanPelican Member Posts: 1,061 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Haven't got the exact figures here but during a 23 month period of the Klinton admin over 50% of the licenses FFL went out of business.I know that McGees, a wholesaler, in Morton, Miss closed as of yesterday. I have done business with Glen McGee since I first opened in 1972. He had a choice of closing or facing thousands of dollars in legal fees due to an antigun suit (same group that settled with Beretta, North Amer, and Taurus). He had a friend in the same business that lost over 160 grand during the intital suit. The guy filed a claim to recoup legal fees in the amount of 160K but they came back and said that the 4 women that initiated the suit didn't have anything so he couldn't collect anything.Ain't justice wonderful?Said it afore and say it again, if I didn't have to have a FFL to make a livin' you couldn't give me one. I used to say that because of the paperwork hassle, now because of the liability.
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  • YankeeClipperYankeeClipper Member Posts: 669 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    When you get a chanch be sure to point out that with 50%less FFL holders we should have 50% less ATF employes
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  • biggunrbiggunr Member Posts: 20 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I ordered a packet from a company advertising in shotgun news, paid about $20 and was very happy with the info I received. Basically they give you all the hurdles you need to jump before ever sending in your ATF application, i.e., local zoning and ordinances to check, which states have extra requirements, what type of license is best going to fit your needs, and the basics on responsibilities of the FFL holder. The ATF charges you $200 for a 3year license.
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  • PelicanPelican Member Posts: 1,061 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hey Clipper, ya gots to 'member we is dealin' with a bureacracy. They never get smaller.
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  • YankeeClipperYankeeClipper Member Posts: 669 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    While we are asking questions: Do you have to NICS check a black powder rifle or pistol?
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  • jonkjonk Member Posts: 10,121
    edited November -1
    No, no NICS on Blackpowder or 1898 or earlier cartridge guns.
    "...hit your enemy in the belly, and kick him when he is down, and boil his prisoners in oil- if you take any- and torture his women and children. Then people will keep clear of you..." -Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher, speaking at the Hague Peace Conference in 1899.
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