You found a firearm you want online — on GunBroker, Guns.com, Buds Gun Shop, or somewhere else. Federal law says it has to ship to a licensed dealer near you before you can take possession. Here’s how that process works in Tennessee, including what the state requires, what you’ll pay in transfer fees, and how…
IWB (inside-the-waistband) and OWB (outside-the-waistband) are the two primary carry positions for concealed carry, and choosing between them is one of the most consequential decisions you’ll make as a concealed carrier. The right choice depends on your clothing, your daily routine, and how much comfort you’re willing to trade for concealment. This article breaks down…
Choosing a concealed carry holster is not a one-size-fits-all decision. The right holster depends on where on your body you carry, what you wear every day, how long you’ll be on your feet versus seated, and how much you’re willing to spend on a piece of gear that will be on your body every single…
Choosing the right concealed carry holster is as important as choosing the firearm itself. A good holster holds your gun securely at a consistent draw position, keeps the trigger covered at all times, and lets you carry comfortably for hours without shifting, sagging, or printing through clothing. A bad holster causes all three problems —…
Buying a firearm online is legal in all 50 states — but it’s not as simple as adding to a cart and waiting for a box at your door. Every gun purchased online must be transferred through a licensed FFL (Federal Firearms Licensee) dealer near you, where you complete your background check before taking possession….
What an FFL Transfer Actually Is An FFL transfer is the process by which a federally licensed firearms dealer receives a gun on your behalf, runs a background check, and releases it to you. It exists because of the Gun Control Act of 1968, which requires that all interstate firearm sales — anything shipped across…
Colorado sits in an interesting middle ground on firearm regulation — more restrictive than neighboring Wyoming and Utah, but significantly less complex than California or Illinois. The key things Colorado buyers need to know: the state runs its own background check through the CBI, has a 3-day waiting period, and enforces a magazine capacity limit….
Washington State has passed some of the most significant firearms legislation in the country over the past several years. If you’re buying a gun online and having it transferred through a Washington FFL, you need to understand the mandatory waiting period for semi-automatic rifles, the universal background check requirement, and the state’s assault weapons regulations…
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….
