Gunshops and FFLs

[lovemachine]

If you work in a gunshop, does that automatically make you and everyone else that works there a FFL dealer?


Reason why I ask is because yesterday my uncle called his local gunshop to have some trigger kit installed in his pistol. The guy (wasn't the owner) told him he can, but he'd have to keep it overnight, because his tools are at home and he doesn't like using the glass case as a work bench.

I thought you had to have a FFL to be able to work on guns overnight like that?

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

If you work in a gunshop, does that automatically make you and everyone else that works there a FFL dealer?


Reason why I ask is because yesterday my uncle called his local gunshop to have some trigger kit installed in his pistol. The guy (wasn't the owner) told him he can, but he'd have to keep it overnight, because his tools are at home and he doesn't like using the glass case as a work bench.

I thought you had to have a FFL to be able to work on guns overnight like that?

Typically, the "FFL" is just the individual owner of the shop, or the trust / corporation that the paperwork is done in. (Not sure if FFL paperwork can be in the name of a trust or a corp, though)

Sounds to me like this feller doesn't know the rulez.

Of course, if you're just working on a gun "for a buddy", then on FFL needed.

-J-

 

[IndyGunworks]

Yes, if the gun leaves the shop with an employee who will be keeping the gun overnight, or doing work for profit, then that employee needs to have his own FFL and the gun transfered from FFL to FFL and back accordingly.

 

[lovemachine]

Hmm. So is it not a good idea to have them do the work?

 

[IndyGunworks]

You, are not liable for any of it. It would be a judgement call on your part.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

So...where does your uncle live?

 

[lovemachine]

So...where does your uncle live?

Outside of Crawfordsville.