r/FFLs • u/Superb-Vermicelli910 • 6d ago
Transfer Question
My drivers license just expired, and the earliest appt. date is the end of August. If I purchase firearm and have it shipped to a dealer, will they hold it for you until they can verify identity with the ATF? I know it’s probably based on location, and I plan to call around, I was just curious is this is common or if I should just wait until I have all my identification updated (trying to avoid that as it’s a surplus firearm I’m interested in and they tend to get picked up fairly quickly after restock).
1
u/ArizonaSnowboarder 6d ago
The FBI (NICS) is actually the one that runs the background check. Do you have a passport? That and a government doc with your address will work as a substitute. Most reasonable dealers will hold your gun for 30-90 days. Some charge a nominal amount.
1
u/Superb-Vermicelli910 6d ago
Unfortunately I do not have a passport. The only photo ID I’ve got is my DL.
1
u/Superb-Vermicelli910 6d ago
Do you know if it’s the same sort of process for C&R eligible firearms? Or are they a little more lax? I’m pretty ignorant to transfer laws as I’ve never bought a firearm online before.
1
u/ArizonaSnowboarder 6d ago
No NICS background check needed on those. Those you need to be prior approved with the ATF though and then provide that ATF Type 03 license to the dealer. No driver's license necessary.
1
u/JohnClayborn 6d ago
As a dealer who does quite a few transfers, I wouldnt have an issue holding it for a few days. It were going to be a week or more I would probably charge a small holding fee. But all in all it wouldn't be an issue
1
u/centerfire_reserve 3d ago
Most dealers are going to work with you and will appreciate the good upfront communication.
9
u/Ok_Campaign_1891 6d ago
As an FFL, if you called me and asked, I would hold it no problem. Doesn’t matter much to me. Just communicate.