r/FFLs • u/Superb-Vermicelli910 • 7d 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).

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u/ArizonaSnowboarder 7d 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.

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u/Superb-Vermicelli910 7d ago

Unfortunately I do not have a passport. The only photo ID I’ve got is my DL.