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Posted: 7/5/2002 1:47:02 PM EDT
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Not only do you have to have a "business" but you must also have a storefront or in your case I would assume a warehouse that is not your home. They frown on applications for running a ffl dealership from your kitchen table! Thats the only reason I dont have one yet. Anyone know how they are about running it out of a garage or a building built especially for a business (read as hybrid toolshed)?? It would be very easy to alarm or fortify a garage, etc.
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Posted: 7/6/2002 12:30:46 PM EDT
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You can, in some cases, run it out of your home too.
The key is that you have to have posted hours that are "reasonable for running a business", and you must [b]be either in an unzoned area, or in an area zoned for commercial business[/b]. Since most cities and suburbs are zoned for housing only, you cannot legally run a commercial business from there. If you live in a rural, non-zoned area, have access to commercial property, or can get a zoning change or exemption, you're good to go. Also, you have to be selling a decent volume of guns, or BATF will not renew your license. Buying for yourself and a few friends won't cut it. -Troy |
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Posted: 7/7/2002 10:35:35 AM EDT
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i am thinking i would run the business out of my basement. it is unfinished now with an external entrance. i have a concrete dividing wall on the back half with no windows and a steel fire door, creating a vault of sorts. this would be for secure storage. mostly i would do in-state gun shows, local friends and classified adds. my web site would be parts, accessories, ammo, mags, etc... no guns due to ffl transfer hassle. i am not really looking for full time work. just some extra spending cash.
does this sound like an acceptable plan to the batf? |
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Posted: 7/8/2002 11:03:53 AM EDT
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i just checked, i fall under county zoning and have no restrictions on business.
also, could someone give me a number of how many firearms must be sold? is it 10/year?, 50/year? i heard about home inspections too. are these a hassle? |
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Posted: 7/8/2002 12:42:24 PM EDT
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ds_duck, Your plan sounds like it would work only one small problem... stating your primary business would be shows, BATF frowns on show dealers, however if you plan to sell locally also (which you said you do) they can't say too much. I would recommend running regular ads in trading journals as opposed to classifieds I have found this to be the best method of advertisement. Also you can get a lot better prices on your items if you have a store front, as some distributors will refuse to sell to you without one.
Jake |
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