Has anyone applied for and received their FFL? How long did it take?

PO2 Mark Saffell — Tue, 03 May 2016 12:32:53 -0400

Response by SGT William Howell made May 3 at 2016 12:48 PM

SGT William Howell — Tue, 03 May 2016 12:48:15 -0400

What kind are you looking to get? Each one is different. A C+R is pretty easy. The others require an inspection a letter from the police. It can take a while.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made May 3 at 2016 12:49 PM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Tue, 03 May 2016 12:49:09 -0400

Personal or Corporate? And which type. Gunsmithing or straight dealer?

I've head as little as 6 weeks and as long as 18 months. Some of it is "Field Office" dependent, and some of it depends on your State/Municipality and their processes.

When we were expanding our stores back in 06-7, our average wait was 30-60 days, but that was per location, on a Corporate Account. The first one was 10 years old at that point. #2 took 3~ months I think? Only major hiccup was our California location, but I don't think that was BAFTE related.

Response by SSG Arthur Minnich made May 21 at 2016 5:32 AM

SSG Arthur Minnich — Sat, 21 May 2016 05:32:51 -0400

Just went through this Petty Officer. I used a program online called FFL 123. It's $65.00 and worth every penny. We started the process for our gun shop 2 months ago and have been informed by BATFE that our license will arrive in 7 to 10 days. The investigative agent gave big Kudos to FFL 123 because we had absolutely 0.00 problems with our application. I am not a spokesman. I am just telling yo it works. They also give you a listing of wholesalers that are willing to work with new business's that have utilized the FFL 123 program. We are in PA and every state is different. There may be other licences and permits involved depending on where you are. If you have a questions feel free.