FFL DEALER

Ace1911 · 05-25-2011, 10:51 AM

I am not sure if this is the proper forum for this thread/question. But I figure I'll trying this here and see if anyone can help. I am a new FFL holder, and aside from doing a online search I don't know how to find firearms wholesalers. Does anyone happen to hold a FFL and able to give me some pointers? I appreciate the help!

-Mike

Double D · 05-25-2011, 11:33 AM

You can google firearms wholesalers. To name a few there is Jerrys Sports center that has like 6 locations, there is Lipseys Guns in louisiana, there is Davidsons guns in arizona, there is Amchar wholesale in new york state, there is Chattanooga shooting supplys in tennessee. I deal with most of these. Out of the list, amchar is the most reasonable on shipping but may not stock all the others do. Some of the suppliers out there wont sell to a dealer that sells out of their house and they require pictures of your shop. Look these people up and fax them all your ffl info along with your contact info and they will send you catalogs and fliers. Some will call you. If there is anything I can help you with dont hesitate to ask.

Ace1911 · 05-25-2011, 05:19 PM

Thanks DD...I did google search before starting this thread, and found those dealers you listed, i just thought there possibly were others. I am of course familiar with Davidson's, but I am under there impression they require you to agree to only use them as your supplier unless it is a product they do not carry. I do appreciate your help, and am sure I will have more questions as I go along.

-Mike

Double D · 05-25-2011, 07:12 PM

Davidsons is the highest priced supplier I have found but they have perks for dealers that have a store. There are others out there such as lew hortons you can use. Good luck to you and let me know if I can help....

RunningOnMT · 05-29-2011, 12:13 PM

In addition to the info DD has provided, I wonder if an FFL holder might be able to purchase directly from a manufacturer. For example I know of one area distributor of Olympic Arms that I believe works out of their home and mostly makes sales at local gun shows. They happen to be the only distributor of Olympic Arms anywhere near me. That might be worth investigating. Of course I doubt the larger manufacturers like S&W, or Ruger would be interested. Good luck starting your new business.

Double D · 05-29-2011, 05:02 PM

There are some manufactures that sell direct to dealers such as sti and rock river and olympic, but some wont. They only sell to big distributors.

jce07a · 03-10-2012, 11:43 AM

i know its been a while since this was discussed but Ace, you may want to try CDNN, they're based in abilene which isnt too far of a drive from san antonio. and from what i understand, they like working with smaller dealers. also, where in san antonio are you setting up shop? I know a lot of people in the area and would love to send business your way if i can since i would rather smaller dealers who actually care about the business make a bit of money than the big time corporations

joncutt87 · 03-11-2012, 01:39 AM

aim surplus

Iron Eagle · 03-15-2012, 10:16 AM

Sport's south in Shreveport is the one for the Arklatex region.

gdmoody · 03-15-2012, 09:41 PM

Back when I was a FFL holder, I bought some guns directly from Bushmaster and directly from Beretta. I guess Bushmaster will still sell directly to dealers. I called them a couple of days ago to order a complete lower and have them ship it to my local gun shop and they told me to have the shop call them!

goofy · 03-19-2012, 06:13 AM

Alot of direct sales from a manufacturer require you to buy 10 guns at a time and they want you to have a store front before they will deal with you.
Mike

justsomeguy · 03-27-2012, 03:42 PM

Most want a photo of your shop and there are manufactures that will sell to you look out for shipping though!!!!!!! Double D will steer ya right!!!

Helix_FR · 04-05-2012, 09:53 PM

Try Accusport too.

05-25-2011, 10:51 AM	#1
Ace1911 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Antonio Posts: 90	FFL DEALER I am not sure if this is the proper forum for this thread/question. But I figure I'll trying this here and see if anyone can help. I am a new FFL holder, and aside from doing a online search I don't know how to find firearms wholesalers. Does anyone happen to hold a FFL and able to give me some pointers? I appreciate the help! -Mike -->

05-25-2011, 11:33 AM	#2
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,054	Re: FFL DEALER You can google firearms wholesalers. To name a few there is Jerrys Sports center that has like 6 locations, there is Lipseys Guns in louisiana, there is Davidsons guns in arizona, there is Amchar wholesale in new york state, there is Chattanooga shooting supplys in tennessee. I deal with most of these. Out of the list, amchar is the most reasonable on shipping but may not stock all the others do. Some of the suppliers out there wont sell to a dealer that sells out of their house and they require pictures of your shop. Look these people up and fax them all your ffl info along with your contact info and they will send you catalogs and fliers. Some will call you. If there is anything I can help you with dont hesitate to ask. __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

05-25-2011, 05:19 PM	#3
Ace1911 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Antonio Posts: 90	Re: FFL DEALER Thanks DD...I did google search before starting this thread, and found those dealers you listed, i just thought there possibly were others. I am of course familiar with Davidson's, but I am under there impression they require you to agree to only use them as your supplier unless it is a product they do not carry. I do appreciate your help, and am sure I will have more questions as I go along. -Mike

05-25-2011, 07:12 PM	#4
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,054	Re: FFL DEALER Davidsons is the highest priced supplier I have found but they have perks for dealers that have a store. There are others out there such as lew hortons you can use. Good luck to you and let me know if I can help.... __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

05-29-2011, 12:13 PM	#5
RunningOnMT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Akron, Ohio Contributor Posts: 4,720	Re: FFL DEALER In addition to the info DD has provided, I wonder if an FFL holder might be able to purchase directly from a manufacturer. For example I know of one area distributor of Olympic Arms that I believe works out of their home and mostly makes sales at local gun shows. They happen to be the only distributor of Olympic Arms anywhere near me. That might be worth investigating. Of course I doubt the larger manufacturers like S&W, or Ruger would be interested. Good luck starting your new business. __________________ "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!"

05-29-2011, 05:02 PM	#6
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,054	Re: FFL DEALER There are some manufactures that sell direct to dealers such as sti and rock river and olympic, but some wont. They only sell to big distributors. __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

03-10-2012, 11:43 AM	#7
jce07a V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 216	Re: FFL DEALER i know its been a while since this was discussed but Ace, you may want to try CDNN, they're based in abilene which isnt too far of a drive from san antonio. and from what i understand, they like working with smaller dealers. also, where in san antonio are you setting up shop? I know a lot of people in the area and would love to send business your way if i can since i would rather smaller dealers who actually care about the business make a bit of money than the big time corporations

03-11-2012, 01:39 AM	#8
joncutt87 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Kannapolis, NC Contributor Posts: 1,419	Re: FFL DEALER aim surplus __________________ Four words to live by: aequitas, veritas, decus, sacrificium

03-15-2012, 10:16 AM	#9
Iron Eagle Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 652	Re: FFL DEALER Sport's south in Shreveport is the one for the Arklatex region.

03-15-2012, 09:41 PM	#10
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,306	Re: FFL DEALER Back when I was a FFL holder, I bought some guns directly from Bushmaster and directly from Beretta. I guess Bushmaster will still sell directly to dealers. I called them a couple of days ago to order a complete lower and have them ship it to my local gun shop and they told me to have the shop call them! __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

03-19-2012, 06:13 AM	#11
goofy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Contributor Posts: 2,011	Re: FFL DEALER Alot of direct sales from a manufacturer require you to buy 10 guns at a time and they want you to have a store front before they will deal with you. Mike

03-27-2012, 03:42 PM	#12
justsomeguy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Detroit Mich Posts: 66	Re: FFL DEALER Most want a photo of your shop and there are manufactures that will sell to you look out for shipping though!!!!!!! Double D will steer ya right!!!

04-05-2012, 09:53 PM	#13
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,617	Re: FFL DEALER Try Accusport too. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com