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  • kev Mar 17, 2009 @ 4:41 pm | delete
    From the ATF website:

    "A Federal firearms license confers no right or privilege to carry a firearm, concealed or otherwise. Permits to carry are issued by State or local authorities.

    [27 CFR 478.58] "
  • Charmed_Indeed Mar 7, 2009 @ 12:50 pm | in reply to Bert | delete
    An FFL license has nothing to do with concealed carry laws. You're confusing the two of them.
  • STEVE Feb 13, 2009 @ 11:34 am | delete
    Does a FFL allow you to own automatic weapons? Are automatic weapons considered destructive devices?
  • Bert Feb 9, 2009 @ 8:20 pm | delete
    Does a FFL allow you to carry a weapon concealed into all states while conducting business
  • Charmed_Indeed Dec 13, 2008 @ 8:36 am | in reply to steadman | delete
    That's a very good question. .50 caliber firearms are not considered destructive devices. The law states that anything OVER .50 caliber is generally considered a destructive device, UNLESS it's a shotgun used for sporting purposes.

    As an example, a 12 gauge shotgun is perfectly legal to own yet the bore is the equivalent of .729 caliber - Well above the .50 caliber limit, but it's used for sport and is a shotgun. However there are shotguns - specifically revolver type shotguns for example - that are considered destructive devices. So if you're considering the purchase of a firearm that's over .50 caliber and you're unsure of it's classification, it's often best to contact your local ATF office just to be on the safe side.

    Hope that helps!
  • steadman Dec 5, 2008 @ 4:30 pm | delete
    do .50 calibers fall under destructive devices?
  • ajohnson66 Oct 25, 2008 @ 6:04 am | delete
    Some great information here. I'm trying to get my license now and it is confusing as hell.
  • Buzz Oct 4, 2008 @ 12:53 am | delete
    I think you have done a great job of explaonong the requirements for a FFL.
    Thank You for the helpful info.

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