How Do You Start An Online Gun Store?
The Internet and online gun auctions have greatly expanded the firearms marketplace. Now buyers can search the Internet for specific models of rifles, shotguns or pistols outside of their local area. The accessibility of the Internet is a great opportunity for you to sell guns across the country. An online gun store can be set up to supplement your existing gun store, or as a way for a gun broker (a FFL holder without a physical storefront) to conduct business. Online gun stores can either be set up as individual websites or as a business presence on online auction sites. You must be a federally licensed firearms dealer (or have access to one) to operate an online gun store. Establish yourself as a business by registering a “Doing Business As” form (DBA) with your local county. With a DBA you can do business under an assumed business name. It is recommended that you check the availability of both your desired business name and a comparable Internet address, before registering. Apply fo
