Could you order a firearm online before letting the FFL know?

I already was told that they do online orders. Although since the holidays, by the time i can tell them, the christmas sale Im recieveing will be past on the firearm site. Would it be bad to order it and just let them know the next time they're open?

Russ in NOVA2016-12-26T00:25:21Z

Yes, I do it all the time...but that is because I have done a lot of business with the FLL and I know that by HIS policy that is OK for ME. Your FFL may have different policies. Sometimes FLLs have agreements with online retailers and allow this, but is is usually posted on the retailer or FFLs web site.

Glacierwolf2016-12-25T19:09:41Z

Your FFL does not have a phone, email, or accept texting or a fax? How do they conduct business???

Did you try calling?
Did you try emailing?
Did you text them?
Did you fax them from your smart phone? (

Anonymous2016-12-25T19:52:28Z

Yes, you fill out the papers when you pick it up. I hope I understood the question.