I
would like to become a gun dealer. What is involved in getting permission to do
this? I live, and would open my shop, in
I
would like to become a gun dealer. What is involved in getting permission to do
this? I live, and would open my shop, in
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Answer: (1)
It’s good that you provided your state, since to become a licensed gun dealer, you need to comply with both federal and state requirements.
The federal license is administered and granted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF). It involves identify, criminal background, and fingerprint checks, plus of course payment of an application fee. There are also ongoing record-keeping requirements with which you’ll need to comply.
The state requirements for Washington are likewise fairly straightforward:
As you can see, you need to get your federal license first, since it is a prerequisite for your state license.
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Posted by Steven Sweig on 03 Mar 2010