The Indiana store is one of several Range USA locations that faced losing its license for breaking rules designed to deter illegal sales. Now the Trump administration is weakening penalties for failing to comply.
Not only that but it’s illegal to not use an FFL in the exchange and sale of a firearm
It’s possible 1 or 2 states require it for personal sales…
But at least in the vast majority of America, you don’t need one for a private sale.
It used to be called the “gun show loophole” and more states require one for “sellers” at a gun show now. But you can still be a private citizen without an FFL and have a table with 100+ guns for sale, and not do a single background check or even ask for a name from any buyer.
It’s possible 1 or 2 states require it for personal sales…
But at least in the vast majority of America, you don’t need one for a private sale.
It used to be called the “gun show loophole” and more states require one for “sellers” at a gun show now. But you can still be a private citizen without an FFL and have a table with 100+ guns for sale, and not do a single background check or even ask for a name from any buyer.