In what country?
Yes. Otherwise, there could be no legal gun dealers, collectors, manufacturers or gunsmiths in California. Dealers, manufacturers, and gun smiths must- by FEDERAL law, hold a license issued by the BATFE.
It will require the services of a company that holds a Federal Firearms license as an IMPORTER of firearms. This is similar to a dealers license, but specifically for importing firearms. To be blunt, unless it is a very special firearm to you, it will likely cost more than the shotgun is worth.
The sale of firearms is governed by both State and Federal laws. To be "engaged in the business" of buying and selling guns anywhere in the US, you must be licensed by the Federal Government as a Federal Firearms License holder with an 01 Dealers license. All gun shops and sporting goods stores that sell firearms hold such a license.
In the US, you start by applying to the BATFE for an 01 Dealer Federal Firearms License. That means you ALSO need a premises that is zoned for business, secure storage for firearms, a business license, etc etc etc. You will also need your local Chief Law enforcement officer to sign off on your application, and the money to pay for the license ($200). Then you add the Special Occupational Tax (SOT) for being a Dealer in Class III firearms ($3000) See the link below for more information.
You either need to have a current federal firearms license or have the gun you ordered shipped to a FFL dealer. Most FFL dealers charge a moderate fee for this service.
You can sell 4 in a 12 month period without a dealers license. Sell that 5th vehicle and you need a dealers license.
You need to define"firearms license". There is no license needed to own or to carry a firearm in AZ.
What kind of dealers license? To sell cars or vehicles, to deal cards etc.
The only people who can sell pepper spray in Mass are licensed firearms dealers. http://www.ledefensetech.com/pepperspraylaws.htm If you're wondering how long it takes to get your license to become a firearms dealer, I'm not sure.
In the US, you apply for a business license and apply to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for an 01 Federal Firearms License (Dealer's license).
How can I get dealer license in Toronto?
Federal Firearms License