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May 12, 2014, 12:38 PM | #1 |
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Commercial location while waiting on ATFE
01 FFL app processing takes 9-12 mos as I understand it. New approvals effectively require a commercial location. Does this mean one must pay rent through this period? In my area that is a minimum of $4500, and easily double that for a very small shop.
Seems unlikely one could make an arrangement with a leasing agency over that period either. Last edited by johnwilliamson062; May 12, 2014 at 12:46 PM. |
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Opening a new gun store can take time, and one needs to be prepared for that. It's not only a matter of getting one's FFL. One needs his business license, maybe a use permit, and perhaps a zoning variance. With the lease signed there are still issues of setting up the space -- which could include some construction (and associated permits and approvals), decorating, buying and moving in furniture, business equipment, supplies, inventory, fixtures, display cases, etc. It's a matter of basic business skills. Being able to get everything done on time and in budget can be the difference between a successful business and a failed business. And things like when you must start paying rent on a business premises will depend on a variety of factors, including market conditions and your negotiating skills.
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