Purchasing Firearms

Learn more about purchasing requirements in Florida, how we help facilitate the process of purchasing and transferring (online and peer-to-peer) firearm ownership, and more!

Helpful forms and links Transfer process

Purchasing a firearm in Florida FAQs

Important requirements for Florida residents, out-of-state residents, and non-U.S. citizens.

Florida Resident Purchasing without a Florida Concealed Weapons Permit

• 21 Years of Age
• Florida Driver’s License/ID with current physical address
• ATF Background Check
• 3 Business day waiting period – Starts the day after the background check is initiated - Does not include weekends and holidays

Non-Florida Resident Purchasing a Handgun without a Florida Concealed Weapons Permit

• 21 Years of Age
• Valid Driver’s License/ID with current physical address
• Firearm must ship to a licensed FFL dealer in your home state.
• Magazine restrictions are based on your home state

Resident Alien Purchasing without a Florida Concealed Weapons Permit

• 21 Years of Age
• Valid Driver’s License/ID with current physical address
• Valid Resident Alien card
• 3 Business day waiting period – Starts the day after the background check is initiated - Does not include weekends and holidays

Florida Resident Purchasing with a Florida Concealed Weapons Permit

• 21 Years of Age
• Florida Driver’s License/ID with current physical address
• ATF Background Check
• No 3 Day waiting period with ATF background check approval

Non-Florida Resident Purchasing a Long Gun with a Florida Concealed Permit

• 21 Years of Age
• Valid Driver’s License/ID with current physical address
• ATF Background Check
• No 3 Day waiting period with ATF background check approval
• Magazine restrictions are based on your home state.

Resident Alien Purchasing with a Florida Concealed Weapons Permit

• 21 Years of Age
• Valid Driver’s License/ID with current physical address
• Valid Resident Alien card
• ATF Background Check
• No 3 Day waiting period with ATF background check approval

Purchasing a firearm at Lake County Arms

Important information for anyone interested in purchasing firearms at our shop.

The ATF Form 4473 background check will be completed in store.

A 72-hour (3 business day) wait is required on all purchases unless you have a valid Florida Concealed Weapons Permit. This wait period starts the day after the background check is initiated and does not include weekends and government holidays.

If you receive a Decision Pending Status upon initiating the background check, we cannot and will not release the firearm until the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has given an approved status. We will then provide you with a queue number and transaction date.

Online and peer-to-peer transfers

1. Give the seller our FFL license.

When you purchase a firearm online, we have to provide the seller with a copy of our license. You may download a PDF copy here and email it to the seller.

2. Have the seller ship the firearm to us.

The seller will ship the firearm to us. Please ensure the seller includes a current phone number and you insure the shipment.

3. Complete your background check.

When the firearm arrives, we will call you to come in and complete the ATF Form 4473 background check. Please bring in a copy of your Florida driver’s license or identification card. If the address on the license or ID card does not match your current physical address, you must provide us with a government-issued second form of ID. Go to the ATF website for a list of accepted forms of identification.

Helpful forms and links

FDLE transfer status

Check your transfer status online here. If you receive a denial from a transfer, you may appeal the denial with the FDLE. We will provide you with an appeal form.

FDLE appeal

Learn more about submitting an appeal and download the form here. If you do not wish to appeal or your appeal is denied, you must arrange shipment back to the seller and pay any necessary fees. These fees may include our shipping costs associated with returning the firearm.

Accepted ID forms

Learn more about accepted forms of identiciation on the ATF website.

FFL license

Download our FFL license here for all transfers.

Still have a question?

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