How is the waiting period for firearm purchases calculated?
The waiting period for the purchase or transfer of a firearm is ten (10) 24-hour periods from the date and time of the submission of the DROS information to the DOJ. • Ive been working in a firearms store for several years. My duties include showing potential buyers various types of firearms. My employer recently told me I have to get a COE. Does he have a right to require that? Yes. Effective January 1, 2004, licensed firearms dealers may require employees who handle, deliver or sell firearms to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from the Department of Justice. Upon application, a firearms eligibility check will be conducted to determine whether the applicant is eligible to lawfully possess firearms. If so, the applicant is issued a COE. A copy of the COE must be provided to the employer by the Employee COE holder, and must be renewed annually, as required by the licensee. For more information, please see the Firearm Dealer FAQs.
