Francisco Pham
Firearms Instructor
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Co-authored Articles (10)
How to Purchase a Gun in Michigan
An updated and current guide on acquiring a weapon in the Great Lake State The procedure for buying a firearm in Michigan used to depend on whether you wanted to buy a handgun or a long gun. Now, the only difference is w...
How to
Buy Firearms in California
According to the second amendment of the United States Constitution, it is your right as a citizen to keep and bear arms. However, there are rules and qualifications that you'll need to follow and meet before doing so. I...
How to
Acquire a Gun License in New Jersey
To own a gun in New Jersey (NJ), you must and submit a background check. If you intend to buy a rifle or a shotgun, the process is similar no matter where you apply. If you intend to purchase and/or carry a handgun, how...
How to
Get a Gun License in North Carolina
North Carolina gun laws require that a person have a permit to buy, sell, give away, transfer, or receive a pistol or handgun. You can apply for the permit online or in person at your local county sheriff’s office. To ...
How to
Get a Class 3 Firearms License
Many of those looking to start a business dealing firearms may not be sure what forms to submit for proper licensing, especially if they plan to deal in items that fall under the National Firearms Act, which include auto...
How to
Transfer Gun Ownership in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has relatively straightforward laws when it comes to gun ownership, but there are still a few things you must do to legally transfer a gun. Not all guns need to be transferred, and not everyone is eligible t...
How to
Bed a Rifle Stock
The accuracy of your rifle is dependent upon the fit and stability of the metal work in relation to the stock of your firearm. This fit is improved through the process of bedding your rifle—coating the stock’s interi...
How to
Buy a Gun in Missouri
As long as you're over 18 and not a convicted felon, you shouldn't have any trouble buying a gun in Missouri. The state doesn't have any licensing or background check requirements above and beyond those required by feder...
How to
Get a Gun License in Georgia
Getting a gun license in Georgia is very easy. Georgia is a “shall issue” state, so you don’t need to provide a reason for carrying a gun.. 30 January 2024. Instead, you only need to meet the state’s qualificatio...
How to
Mail a Firearm
Mailing dangerous items like firearms can be a tricky business. If you don’t hold a valid Federal Firearms License (FFL), you’re not legally authorized to manufacture or sell firearms in the United States. Therefore,...
