Buying Rifles Online? - The Firearms Forum

2nd Amendment · 06-23-2012, 06:42 PM

I am totally new to this business (firearms). I have looked into all the laws and regulations, and I am allowed to purchase long guns. So as I am trying to figure what to buy, I stumbled upon online sellers.

Now I could not find any legal code regarding purchasing a firearms online. How does this usually work? Any trusted sites you know?

Thanks for your response in advance.

jlloyd73 · 06-23-2012, 06:45 PM

I have used Bud's once. You basically pay them for the firearm. They send it to a local FFL (of your choosing). You go to the FFL and pay a transfer fee (varies on the FFL, sometimes as low as $15, sometimes as high as $50).... they do the background......... and that's about it.

mogunner · 06-23-2012, 09:12 PM

I bought a Saiga from Classic Arms. Had my FFL fax them a copy of their license the day before ordering. Ordered and paid for the rifle. Waited for it to arrive at my FFL. Paid him $25 for a "facilitated transfer'' which included the 4473. If you buy from Bud's, they have a list of FFL's who have already placed their license on file with them. Some of them, usually highlighted at the top of the list, have agreed to take any and all shipments from Buds, you don't even have to contact those particular dealers, just order, pay, when it arrives, fill out the 4473 and as long as you pass, pay their transfer fee and take your new purchase home. Other than that, you can find an area FFL and ask them regarding transfers.

bamajoey · 06-23-2012, 09:16 PM

Whittakers in Owensboro Ky. is good to work with, as well as Buds. I've bought from both with no problems

soundguy · 06-23-2012, 09:21 PM

i buy mainly off *********.. sometimes gunsamerica or auction arms.

most stuff I buy is 03 C&R so I can get it direct.. the rest that needs an 01 I just have it sent to my xfer deale rlocally... no big deal..

2nd Amendment · 06-23-2012, 09:46 PM

Thanks all for the reply and thanks to mogunner with that detail.

One last question guys: Do you HAVE to be a U.S. citizen for 4473 form? According to the Michigan law, any residents that are not citizens can still purchase long guns (not handguns).

I guess I will call up the closest FFL and inquire him about the background check and etc. This will be my first purchase by the way.

soundguy · 06-25-2012, 07:44 AM

there are questions on a 4473 that ask about resident and citizen status.. past that.. I'd talk to an 01

06-23-2012, 06:42 PM	#1
2nd Amendment Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New England -> Michigan Posts: 16	Buying Rifles Online? I am totally new to this business (firearms). I have looked into all the laws and regulations, and I am allowed to purchase long guns. So as I am trying to figure what to buy, I stumbled upon online sellers. Now I could not find any legal code regarding purchasing a firearms online. How does this usually work? Any trusted sites you know? Thanks for your response in advance. __________________ God bless the 2nd Amendment. God bless the United States of America. -->

06-23-2012, 06:45 PM	#2
jlloyd73 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Contributor Posts: 1,932	Re: Buying Rifles Online? I have used Bud's once. You basically pay them for the firearm. They send it to a local FFL (of your choosing). You go to the FFL and pay a transfer fee (varies on the FFL, sometimes as low as $15, sometimes as high as $50).... they do the background......... and that's about it. __________________ --------------------------------------------------- The only thing better than good family is good friends. J and D Lloyd Get ready...it's getting "real" and really fast!

06-23-2012, 09:12 PM	#3
mogunner Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Missouri Posts: 1,028	Re: Buying Rifles Online? I bought a Saiga from Classic Arms. Had my FFL fax them a copy of their license the day before ordering. Ordered and paid for the rifle. Waited for it to arrive at my FFL. Paid him $25 for a "facilitated transfer'' which included the 4473. If you buy from Bud's, they have a list of FFL's who have already placed their license on file with them. Some of them, usually highlighted at the top of the list, have agreed to take any and all shipments from Buds, you don't even have to contact those particular dealers, just order, pay, when it arrives, fill out the 4473 and as long as you pass, pay their transfer fee and take your new purchase home. Other than that, you can find an area FFL and ask them regarding transfers.

06-23-2012, 09:16 PM	#4
bamajoey Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pensacola Contributor Posts: 1,260	Re: Buying Rifles Online? Whittakers in Owensboro Ky. is good to work with, as well as Buds. I've bought from both with no problems

06-23-2012, 09:21 PM	#5
soundguy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: florida Contributor Posts: 4,458	Re: Buying Rifles Online? i buy mainly off *********.. sometimes gunsamerica or auction arms. most stuff I buy is 03 C&R so I can get it direct.. the rest that needs an 01 I just have it sent to my xfer deale rlocally... no big deal..

06-23-2012, 09:46 PM	#6
2nd Amendment Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New England -> Michigan Posts: 16	Re: Buying Rifles Online? Thanks all for the reply and thanks to mogunner with that detail. One last question guys: Do you HAVE to be a U.S. citizen for 4473 form? According to the Michigan law, any residents that are not citizens can still purchase long guns (not handguns). I guess I will call up the closest FFL and inquire him about the background check and etc. This will be my first purchase by the way. __________________ God bless the 2nd Amendment. God bless the United States of America.

06-25-2012, 07:44 AM	#7
soundguy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: florida Contributor Posts: 4,458	Re: Buying Rifles Online? there are questions on a 4473 that ask about resident and citizen status.. past that.. I'd talk to an 01