North Carolina keeps most of its firearms laws relatively straightforward — with one catch: handgun purchases, including online transfers, require a Pistol Purchase Permit from your county sheriff unless you hold a valid NC Concealed Handgun Permit. Long gun transfers are simple. Here’s the complete breakdown. 🛡️ Know Your North Carolina Carry Laws Get USCCA’s…
Michigan’s FFL transfer process has one big wrinkle that catches first-time online buyers off guard: handgun purchases require a Pistol Purchase Permit — or a valid Michigan CPL — before the FFL can complete the transfer. If you’re buying a rifle or shotgun, the process is simpler. Here’s what you need to know for both….
Buying a gun online and shipping it to Illinois involves more steps than most states. Between the mandatory FOID card, state-level waiting periods, and the dual-background-check system, Illinois buyers who skip the research end up with delayed or rejected transfers. This guide covers everything you need to know before clicking “buy.” 🛡️ Know Your Illinois…
Virginia FFL transfers run through the Virginia State Police background check system. Universal background checks and One Handgun a Month apply. Complete guide to fees, the process, and finding a local FFL dealer in VA.
Arizona has some of the most firearm-friendly laws in the country — constitutional carry, no waiting period, no permit to purchase. Complete guide to FFL transfer fees, the process, and finding a local dealer in AZ.
Georgia is one of the most firearm-friendly states for FFL transfers — permitless carry, no waiting period, no permit to purchase. Complete guide to fees, the process, and finding a local FFL dealer in GA.
Ohio is one of the most firearm-friendly states for FFL transfers — no permit required, no waiting period, permitless carry. Complete guide to costs, the process, and finding a local FFL dealer in Ohio.
New York has some of the strictest gun laws in the U.S. — pistol permits, the SAFE Act, and the CCIA all add steps to the FFL transfer process. Complete guide to costs, timelines, and finding a local FFL dealer in NY.
Pennsylvania is generally gun-friendly, but it’s one of the few states that uses its own background check system instead of (or alongside) the federal NICS — the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS). For handgun buyers, every transfer must run through PICS, which adds a small state fee but typically returns in under 10 minutes. Long…
Quick answer: Every California firearm transfer goes through a licensed FFL dealer with a mandatory 10-day waiting period and a $37.19 DROS (Dealer Record of Sale) fee. Handgun buyers need a Handgun Safety Certificate, and dealers can only sell handguns listed on California’s DOJ roster (private-party transfers have a carve-out). Long guns require a Firearm…
