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Can I use my home address as the business address for the license?

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Yes, but there are restrictions in some states/counties. For instance if you live within a certain distance from a school or bar or church it may disqualify your residence. Call the ATF office in your state for more information.

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Should I have a location for my business before I get approved for the license?

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You have to. And your license (once received) has to be in view inside the business address.

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Do I have to have a business to obtain a dealer's license?

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Yes.

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Can I get a license if my husband is a felon?

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Technically, yes. However, since your husband is a felon, he is not allowed to be in or on any premises where firearms are present. Since you reside with a felon, you are prohibited from having any firearms in or on your residence as well.

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Can I get a gun dealer's license if I just want to be able to buy online?

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Unfortunately for anyone interested in this aspect, you cannot. You will be scrutinized as to why you want to have an FFL during your interview. If the ATF agent(s) have any reason to think you're trying to get an FFL primarily for the purpose of enriching your own private collection, you will be denied. This does not mean you cannot collect firearms while also operating your business, but you must be operating a business to be eligible for an FFL.

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I don't want to sell guns, only buy them for myself. How much will the license cost?

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You cannot use an FFL to only collect firearms, though one may do that in the course of business. A Curio and Relic FFL allows one to purchase firearms that are at least 50 years old. Replicas are not included. With a C&R FFL, one may only collect and not make a business of it.

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