Purchasing firearms online is perfectly legal under federal law.This post will reveal you a couple of simple steps you need to complete when you buy a firearm online.
This post will reveal you a couple of simple steps you need to complete when you buy a firearm online.
Before we talk about how to purchase a firearm online, let's first take a brief take a look at the federal requirements on how guns are bought (in-store or online). These gun purchase rules vary from state to state (some states have additional firearm purchase requirements) and whether the purchase is from a weapon store/dealer or a private celebration deal.
First, choose a gun you wish to purchase on a website and add it to your cart. Proceed to checkout. Second, pick your FFL dealership. If you’re buying a gun online, you’ll have it shipped to a gun store. Firearms can not be shipped straight to your address, however to your local FFL dealer. Any legitimate weapon store or weapon dealership close by has an FFL license; pawn stores and collectors may also have them. A list of FFL dealers ought to be provided on the site. If not, find a local dealership. FFL finder http://www.gunbroker.com/FFL/SearchForFFL.aspx. Third, contact the FFL dealer to inspect their charge's and pickup process. Fourth, get your gun from the FFL dealership. Your invoice with your telephone number and a copy of the FFL must be included in your order. If you are choosing your gun up from the shop or intend on acquiring your firearm in the shop you are needed to reveal an existing State ID or Chauffeur's License in order to verify identity.
FAQ
How old do I have to be to purchase a firearm online? You need to check your local and state laws but to purchase a rifle or shotgun you have to be 18 or older, and 21 or older to purchase a pistol.
I live in California, can I acquire a gun? Yes, however pistols and rifles are heavily restricted in CA. If the firearm does not appear on State of California's Department of Justice Lineup of Handguns Licensed for Sale, the seller can not ship it to California. It depends on you to guarantee that the rifle or shotgun is permitted for sale in your state. Guns that are shipping to California with the publication capacity greater than 10 will ship with no publications unless the gun is stated as being California Compliant. If you buy a gun that is not legal for sale in the state of California you will be refunded your purchase amount, minus a restocking charge.
Can I buy ammunition online? Most states allow ammunition to be shipped directly to your home or workplace. Keep in mind that federal law requires that you have to be at least 18 years of ages to acquire shotgun or rifle ammunition, and 21 years or older to purchase handgun ammo.
