FFL's in N. California / S.F. Bay Area

S.F. 1357 · February 16, 2002, 04:08 PM

Does anyone know of a decent FFL in Northern California / San Francisco Bay Area who will let you transfer guns without charging an arm and a leg. Some of the dealers in this area charge over and above actual cost to bring a gun in because they find it hard to compete with internet and out of state retailers. Thanks a bunch!

SteveC · February 19, 2002, 05:10 PM

"Old West Gun Room" in El Cerrito. They charge $50 if they aren't a dealer for the gun you are transferring ($100 bucks if it is something they sell as well).

"The Gun Exchange" down in San Jose. I think they are around $45 for the fees + sales tax.

James Dean in Martinez has also been recommended to me.

rowdy1 · February 20, 2002, 10:01 AM

I believe that Western.......(drawing a blank!) on 4th street in San Rafael only charges $25.
It's way too early and I need more coffee.

la rue · February 20, 2002, 11:56 PM

the gun exchange in san jose.good people with no hassle.

S.F. 1357 · February 21, 2002, 03:22 AM

I've never heard of the Gun Exchange in San Jose. Can someone give me a hint as to where it's at?

rowdy1 · February 22, 2002, 09:23 AM

http://www.gunexchange.com/
Here's a link to the gun exchange. I have never been there so I don't know anything about them.

SteelEye · February 28, 2002, 05:53 PM

Best deal I've found is Traders in San Leandro. $30 for private party transfer, $70 for FFL to FFL. Everyone else is reaching up to the $100 mark which forces you to buy locally. Recently, I used High Bridge in the outer Mission of San Francisco. Funky gun store located past Army where Valencia meets Mission. They charged me $35 for a private party.

Otherwise, we're screwed.

February 16, 2002, 04:08 PM	#1
S.F. 1357 Member Join Date: August 7, 2001 Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA Posts: 18	FFL's in N. California / S.F. Bay Area Does anyone know of a decent FFL in Northern California / San Francisco Bay Area who will let you transfer guns without charging an arm and a leg. Some of the dealers in this area charge over and above actual cost to bring a gun in because they find it hard to compete with internet and out of state retailers. Thanks a bunch!

February 19, 2002, 05:10 PM	#2
SteveC Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 210	Try these guys "Old West Gun Room" in El Cerrito. They charge $50 if they aren't a dealer for the gun you are transferring ($100 bucks if it is something they sell as well). "The Gun Exchange" down in San Jose. I think they are around $45 for the fees + sales tax. James Dean in Martinez has also been recommended to me.

February 20, 2002, 10:01 AM	#3
rowdy1 Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2001 Location: Communist California Posts: 240	I believe that Western.......(drawing a blank!) on 4th street in San Rafael only charges $25. It's way too early and I need more coffee.

February 20, 2002, 11:56 PM	#4
la rue Member Join Date: November 24, 2001 Location: no.kalifornia Posts: 65	the gun exchange in san jose.good people with no hassle.

February 21, 2002, 03:22 AM	#5
S.F. 1357 Member Join Date: August 7, 2001 Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA Posts: 18	I've never heard of the Gun Exchange in San Jose. Can someone give me a hint as to where it's at?

February 22, 2002, 09:23 AM	#6
rowdy1 Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2001 Location: Communist California Posts: 240	http://www.gunexchange.com/ Here's a link to the gun exchange. I have never been there so I don't know anything about them.

February 28, 2002, 05:53 PM	#7
SteelEye Member Join Date: February 28, 2002 Location: SW Idaho Posts: 22	Best deal I've found is Traders in San Leandro. $30 for private party transfer, $70 for FFL to FFL. Everyone else is reaching up to the $100 mark which forces you to buy locally. Recently, I used High Bridge in the outer Mission of San Francisco. Funky gun store located past Army where Valencia meets Mission. They charged me $35 for a private party. Otherwise, we're screwed.