How to Buy a Gun or Firearm Online
Buying a gun online opens you up to a larger selection of firearms and accessories. Before purchasing a gun online, you need to know that a firearm or firearm accessories will not ship to your house; they will be shipped to a local gun dealer instead. When you go to pick up your firearm from a local gun dealer, you will have to show proper identification and undergo a background check in order to receive your gun.
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Instructions
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Contact your local FFL (Federal Firearm License) dealer to arrange for them to conduct the firearm transfer; the FFL will receive the firearm in your name from the online distributor. If you don't know who your local dealer is, visit fflfinder.com or localgundealer.com.
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Find the gun you want to buy at some of the most popular secure websites are thegunsource.com, damncheapguns.com and topglock.com. After you've selected a gun and firearm accessories, ask your local dealer fax in a copy of its FFL information to the online distributor.
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Go to your local gun dealer, after he calls to confirm receipt of your purchase, to complete the necessary federal and/or state background check and fill out paperwork in order to claim your firearm. Some states require a waiting period before you may pick up your gun. If you aren't sure if this applies to you, ask your local gun dealer.
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Tips & Warnings
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact your local gun dealer or online firearm distributor
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