My buddy has a license to buy/sell guns, and ran a business out of his home. This Gun Dealer's license allowed him to sell fully assembled guns, pistols and shotguns - but NOT to buy and assemble rifles, such as the AR - from his home. I believe the lastest requirements to get and keep this type of license is you must process 20+ transactions/year. They don't want people using this for personal use, they expect you to run a legitimate business. My friend probably sold 20 firearms/month, which is a cool $4k+/year working a few hours a week at home - with the added benefit of buying used guns in trade..
Many people do this, essentially you would go to a wholesale site, and purchase your firearm with your VISA, it would be then sent to the registered Gun Dealer on file. So, he would receive your firearm; you would then pay him a "Registration Fee" for him to take your information and register the firearm. In my case, I brought along $20 + tip, and after some paperwork, went home with my firearm.
So, run to Cabella's or Bass Pro and look at the assortment of firearms for the pistol you like. Save ~$50-150 by ordering it wholesale, wait a week for it to arrive at your buddy's place, pay him for his services, and drive home with a shiny new, in the box firearm.
Say the S&W M&P 9mm Shield for $297 with 2 clips. Or a couple of AR-15 lowers for $49 each, and build it with parts you picked up over time.
My buddy for a license to buy/sell guns, and ran a business out of his home. This Gun Dealer's license allowed him to sell fully assembled guns, pistols and shotguns - but NOT to buy and assemble rifles, such as the AR - from his home.
Many people do this, essentially you would go to a wholesale site, and purchase your firearm with your VISA, it would be then sent to the registered Gun Dealer on file. So, he would receive your firearm; you would then pay him a "Registration Fee" for him to take your information, and register the firearm. In my case, I brought along $20 + tip, and after some paperwork, went home with my firearm.
So, run to Cabella's or Bass Pro and look at the assortment of firearms for the pistol you like. Save ~$50-150 by ordering it wholesale, wait a week for it to arrive at your buddy's place, pay him for his services, and drive home with a shiny new, in the box firearm.
Say the S&W M&P 9mm Shield for $297 with 2 clips. Or a couple of AR-15 lowers for $49 each, and build it with parts you picked up over time.