Yes. Firearms can be purchased online from licensed firearm dealers, subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The biggest difference from a normal online purchase is how you receive the firearm. In most cases, the firearm must be shipped to a licensed FFL rather than directly to you.

An FFL (Federal Firearms Licensee) is a federally licensed firearms dealer or other licensee authorized to receive and transfer firearms.

Many gun stores, sporting goods stores, and independent firearms dealers provide FFL transfer services for firearms purchased online.

When purchasing a firearm online, you'll select an FFL to receive the firearm on your behalf.

Generally, the receiving FFL must be located in your state of residence, although federal law provides certain exceptions for qualifying long-gun transactions. The receiving dealer must also follow any applicable state and local laws.

Your firearm will not simply be shipped directly to your home.

During or after checkout, you'll provide or select the FFL that you'd like to handle your transfer. This could be a local gun store, sporting goods store, or another licensed dealer that provides firearm transfers.

It's a good idea to contact the FFL beforehand to make sure they accept transfers and to ask about their transfer fee.

1. Purchase your firearm online.Complete your order just like you would for another online purchase.
2. Select a receiving FFL.Choose a licensed FFL that can legally receive and transfer the firearm to you.
3. We ship the firearm to the FFL.Once the necessary FFL information has been received and the order is ready, the firearm is shipped to the licensed dealer — not directly to you.
4. Your FFL receives the firearm.The receiving dealer will normally contact you when your firearm is ready for pickup.
5. Visit the FFL to complete the transfer.You'll complete the required ATF Form 4473 with the receiving FFL and go through the applicable background-check and transfer process.
6. Take your firearm home.Once the receiving FFL determines that the transfer can lawfully be completed and any applicable requirements have been satisfied, they can release the firearm to you.

No. Purchasing the firearm from an online dealer and receiving the firearm from your local FFL are separate parts of the transaction.

The ATF Form 4473 is completed as part of the transfer with the FFL that is actually transferring the firearm to you.

Usually, yes. Receiving FFLs commonly charge a transfer fee for accepting the shipment, processing the paperwork, and completing the transfer.

Transfer fees are established by the receiving FFL and are generally separate from the price you pay the online seller.

Purchasing a firearm online does not guarantee that the receiving FFL will be able to transfer it to you.

You are responsible for making sure that you are legally eligible to purchase and possess the firearm and that the firearm is legal in your state and local jurisdiction. If the transfer cannot be completed, return shipping, restocking fees, or other charges may apply according to the seller's policies.

Not really! For most customers, it's simply:

Buy Online→Select an FFL→We Ship to the FFL→Complete the Transfer→Pick Up Your Firearm

The FFL handles the required transfer process when you arrive, making online firearm purchases much easier than they may initially seem.