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New FFL - need contacts with distributors
WearyTraveler
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I'm brand new - still waiting for my registration with VA's State Police before I can get started.
Now that I have an FFL. how do I make connections with firearm makers or distributors?
I know that some manufacturers won't want to deal with a smaller dealer - 1 or 2 at a time (or will they?). How would I find a distributor that will?
Now that I have an FFL. how do I make connections with firearm makers or distributors?
I know that some manufacturers won't want to deal with a smaller dealer - 1 or 2 at a time (or will they?). How would I find a distributor that will?
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If you are anxious just find out the phone numbers of some wholesalers and fax them your ffl. I am a small dealer operating out of the building that also serves as my residence. I concentrate my purchases with one wholesaler but still get catalogs from several others each year.
-Camfour
-RSR group
-Zanders Sporting Goods
-Jerry's Sports Center
To name a few...
-Mike
Ellet Brothers is another company to get in touch with. Google them, and you will see them listed first.
I sujest that you do attend atleast one SHOT Show and drop a few copies of your FFL there also. There you can be face to face with the sales person and talk about what you want and need. Tell him or her that you are just getting started and that you would appreciate their help with some products. I will bet that you will not have any problems. Before you know it it will a couple of years down the road and you will have all kinds of people sendng you pamplets for new products.
Shop wisily and good luck.
-Mike
Thank you guys for all the help!