This only applies if the seller does not have reason to believe the buyer is a "prohibited person" (e.g., a convicted felon).
Under federal law, unlicensed individuals can buy and sell firearms directly to one another without an FFL, provided both parties are residents of the same state. This is often referred to as a "private party transfer."
Certain categories of "guns" aren't legally considered "firearms" under the Gun Control Act, meaning they can often be shipped directly to your door without an FFL or background check. Federal Private Firearm Transfer Laws - USCCA
You do not need an FFL to order a gun from an online retailer like Smith & Wesson , but you cannot have it shipped directly to your home.
You buy the firearm online and select a local FFL dealer to receive it.
This only applies if the seller does not have reason to believe the buyer is a "prohibited person" (e.g., a convicted felon).
Under federal law, unlicensed individuals can buy and sell firearms directly to one another without an FFL, provided both parties are residents of the same state. This is often referred to as a "private party transfer."
Certain categories of "guns" aren't legally considered "firearms" under the Gun Control Act, meaning they can often be shipped directly to your door without an FFL or background check. Federal Private Firearm Transfer Laws - USCCA
You do not need an FFL to order a gun from an online retailer like Smith & Wesson , but you cannot have it shipped directly to your home.
You buy the firearm online and select a local FFL dealer to receive it.