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Posted: 11/14/2001 1:18:27 PM EDT
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I apologize if this is a stupid Q, I own 9 firearms now, (4hg, 5 rifles) all purchased from gun stores. How much different is it to buy from someone privately? I'm after an ar-15 lower to try building. Thanks |
Depends on your state laws. In Texas, I can buy from a private seller without having an FFL tranfer, so no paperwork. Cash = gun. For many, it is the only way to go. You can even ship the gun within the state. Check out www.the56.com for private gun sales on line. |
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Fed Ex? Try USPS for three bucks. FFL is only needed if the transaction crosses state lines and then only the receiver needs to be a FFL. If you have to use a FFL get a price UP FRONT for "use of FFL." Buddy of mine does it for nothing, but there are a couple of local shops which charge $10 and $15 each. 5 minutes work on their end. Beware there are plenty of idiot FFLs out there, some of whom think the firearm has to be send from a FFL to them. Ain't so. -- Chuck |
Doesn't sound like you're in too good to me. $20 is pretty much going rate for transfer fees. Check Shotgun news web site - they have a list of dealers (searchable by state) that includes fees. Jay |
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