Used Firearms Sales
About The Position
The Retail Used Firearms Outfitter evaluates and purchases used firearms, records acquired firearms in the bound book, and ensures customers are properly paid. The role delivers customer service by greeting customers, consulting with them, and helping them find merchandise and make purchasing decisions. It also processes firearm transactions in accordance with internal policies, procedures, and applicable laws. The employee initiates Form 4473 paperwork and performs the final review of applicable company, state, and federal forms before a firearm is transferred to a customer. The position maintains department and back-room standards, participates in ongoing product, systems, compliance, and sales training, and may travel locally to purchase used firearms outside the store. Work is performed under general supervision using established procedures, with occasional independent judgment to complete assignments and make recommendations about work practices.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent experience.
- Two to four years of experience.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Ability to safely handle firearms.
- Knowledge of purchasing firearms through work in the firearms industry or firearms collecting.
- Good understanding of retail and knowledge of computers.
- Background knowledge of current firearms models.
- Ability to appraise used firearms and determine their marketable value.
- Strong work ethic and ability to multitask.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, appraise, and purchase used firearms using firearms knowledge and available resources.
- Acquire and document firearms in compliance with ATF, state, and local laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Complete ATF-required forms and applicable state forms for background checks.
- Screen potential firearm transfers for legality, waiting periods, other state requirements, and possible straw purchases.
- Complete company forms accurately and without errors.
- Initiate Form 4473 paperwork with customers and conduct the final review of applicable forms before firearm transfers.
- Ensure customers are properly paid for purchased firearms.
- Provide customer service by identifying customer needs, recommending products, and assisting with buying decisions.
- Communicate the benefits of company programs to customers.
- Respond to customer issues and resolve problems using sound judgment within the scope of the job.
- Maintain visual and housekeeping standards, including restocking, remerchandising, cleaning fixtures, caring for the department, correctly facing firearm tags, and performing opening and closing duties.
- Participate in ongoing firearms, shooting products, shooting disciplines, systems, compliance, and sales training.
- Travel locally to purchase used firearms outside the store.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Discounts on retail merchandise, restaurants, resorts, and conservation attractions.
- Medical benefits.
- Dental benefits.
- Vision benefits.
- Health Savings Account.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Voluntary benefits.
- 401(k) retirement savings.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid sick time.
- Bass Pro Cares Fund.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
