Originally Posted by
rickair7777
If you were familiar with the civilian firearms scene you would know why.
It's really easy as a dealer to break a rule, even with good intentions. If you do, the Fed will nail your arse to the wall, no extra credit for honest mistakes. DOJ is no fan of the second.
I'm familiar with the "firearms scene." I'm one of those "super gun owners" the media refers to. I shoot, reload, compete, train, carry, and I own a lot of firearms.
I can't imagine why having a FFL would create an issue for a pilot. Don't break the law. It's not that complicated. Those who end up getting taken down as FFL's typically have crossed multiple lines by the time they end up under observation by the BATFE.
There's the other side of the coin, however, for the seller who stays within the law, but winds up on the wrong side of a civil suit. That's something over which the FFL holder has little control.