What do you pay at your FFL dealer for transferring guns?

Claims Rep. · November 13, 2008, 10:19 PM

Title says it all. It averages around $50.00 here in Huntsville, AL unless you go to Gander Mountain who just started charging $75.99

for their services.

One question: Does an FFL dealer have to pay a fee to the fed. gov. when they transfer a gun from one state to another?

If you reply, please list your general location.

Thanks.

CR

knockonit · November 13, 2008, 10:21 PM

No fee to the fed I'm aware of.
Here in Arizona I pay 20.00 for every three units, now with the new form, it allows for even more info, can probably get more xfers.
He will also xfer out for 20 bucks per three.
Ok then, good luck sounds like you fellas need a butt guard for the screw job.

hoytinak · November 13, 2008, 10:24 PM

Mine here in Amarillo, TX just went up again, was $10, then $15 and now $25. He's cashing in on all the AK/AP transfers he's been doing lately...can't blame him.

bobn · November 13, 2008, 10:27 PM

usually free, however i feel the transfer thing is an overall picture of my relationship with the dealer i do mostly all my buisness with. i purchase some new stuff ,some used, and some special order. however if i walk in off the street, never buy anything else ever why should he do me a favor? the few bucks i give him for a transfer is NOT gonna keep the lights on for one day or cover any other expenses. fwiw, bobn

ƒORTE · November 13, 2008, 10:30 PM

In Bama ya gotta shop around. Some are 20, some 50. Also, it is very cool that some FFLs here give discounts to those who have served(Firefighters, Police, Military).

DouglasW · November 13, 2008, 10:34 PM

I pay $20 to my friendly pawn brokering FFL, just outside of Denver. The actual gun shops around here want $30 to $75 from what I've seen.

Double Naught Spy · November 13, 2008, 10:39 PM

My local guy is $25 unless you have a CHL and then it is $20.

Gun 4 Fun · November 13, 2008, 10:52 PM

My local Gander Mtn. charges $30.00.

NCarolina910 · November 13, 2008, 11:51 PM

I pay $20 at my local shop. The shop is located in Yadkinville, North Carolina.

I have friends in Asheboro, NC paying as low as $10. When I lived in Charlotte, NC most places charged (on average) $25-$35.

Before reading this thread I thought I had it bad paying $20. Guess I'm actually quite lucky.

CortJestir · November 14, 2008, 12:01 AM

Going rate around my neck 'o the woods (Southern CT) is $50 as well. :barf:

Pinky Carruthers · November 14, 2008, 12:18 AM

The last time I did a transfer it cost me $10. That was a couple of years ago.

JWT · November 14, 2008, 12:21 AM

At least one of the local ranges charges only $25. If you're a member the Trap club will accept a transfer at no charge but you must make arrangements to have it delivered on a Wednesday when they're open (also open on Sat. and Sun. when no one makes deliveries.

King Ghidora · November 14, 2008, 12:31 AM

Here in SE Ohio I pay $25 at a close store but I could probably get it cheaper if I wanted to drive a little more.

dogtown tom · November 14, 2008, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Claims Rep.:
One question: Does an FFL dealer have to pay a fee to the fed. gov. when they transfer a gun from one state to another?

There is no transaction fee paid to the Feds, only the initial licensing fee and subsequent renewel fees.

Some states require that the background check be done through their own state police in lieu of the FBI NICS check. Those states often charge a fee for each of these state background checks.

I don't charge myself for transfers.

ISC · November 14, 2008, 03:16 AM

$20 no matter how many are transferred per transaction

blume357 · November 14, 2008, 07:04 AM

they are 5 minutes away so that makes up the difference.

tomgun · November 14, 2008, 07:08 AM

im well known at americam arms i barter the price to an all inclusive.
i think the usual transfer w/o purchase is 50.00,14.00 w purchase

PSP · November 14, 2008, 07:12 AM

One shop charges $20 each transfer.
Shop two charges $30 for any number of transfers, 1 to 100.
Shop three charges $35 but the owner is a dweeb.
Shop four charges $50.

B. Lahey · November 14, 2008, 07:18 AM

$25

JustDreadful · November 14, 2008, 07:27 AM

$20 at Bargain Pawn in North Las Vegas. (Maybe the plug will get me $5 off next time

)

kristop64089 · November 14, 2008, 08:03 AM

I pay nothing.(seriously)
The few times I have paid it was $20/$25. I think that is about average here in NW.Mo

Al Norris · November 14, 2008, 08:38 AM

My dealer has never charged me a thing. Though I've always given him $20 just to cover his time logging the firearm in and out of his books (Idaho does not charge for the NICS check, but I don't have to even go through that - my CWP covers that little item). Although I buy the majority of my guns through him, I won't abuse the business relationship we have.

zxcvbob · November 14, 2008, 09:09 AM

$10, but it's a long drive out in the country to get to his place. (it's a nice drive tho')

Ranger325 · November 14, 2008, 09:33 AM

$25 from my independent FFL. Local gunshops range from $40 up............

Regards,

mavracer · November 14, 2008, 10:09 AM

$20 at my local pawn. gun shops around here are 40-50.

November 13, 2008, 10:19 PM	#1
Claims Rep. Member Join Date: January 3, 2008 Posts: 74	What do you pay at your FFL dealer for transferring guns? Title says it all. It averages around $50.00 here in Huntsville, AL unless you go to Gander Mountain who just started charging $75.99 for their services. One question: Does an FFL dealer have to pay a fee to the fed. gov. when they transfer a gun from one state to another? If you reply, please list your general location. Thanks. CR __________________ Blessed beyond measure thanks to Jesus!

November 13, 2008, 10:21 PM	#2
knockonit Member Join Date: May 12, 2008 Posts: 23	xfer No fee to the fed I'm aware of. Here in Arizona I pay 20.00 for every three units, now with the new form, it allows for even more info, can probably get more xfers. He will also xfer out for 20 bucks per three. Ok then, good luck sounds like you fellas need a butt guard for the screw job.

November 13, 2008, 10:30 PM	#5
ƒORTE Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2008 Location: Forgotten lands of the mythical Crimson Tide Posts: 395	In Bama ya gotta shop around. Some are 20, some 50. Also, it is very cool that some FFLs here give discounts to those who have served(Firefighters, Police, Military). Last edited by ƒORTE; November 14, 2008 at 12:14 AM.

November 13, 2008, 10:39 PM	#7
Double Naught Spy Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Forestburg, Montague Cnty, TX Posts: 12,717	My local guy is $25 unless you have a CHL and then it is $20. __________________ "If you look through your scope and see your shoe, aim higher." -- said to me by my 11 year old daughter before going out for hogs 8/13/2011 My Hunting Videos https://www.youtube.com/user/HornHillRange

November 13, 2008, 11:51 PM	#9
NCarolina910 Member Join Date: October 17, 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25	I pay $20 at my local shop. The shop is located in Yadkinville, North Carolina. I have friends in Asheboro, NC paying as low as $10. When I lived in Charlotte, NC most places charged (on average) $25-$35. Before reading this thread I thought I had it bad paying $20. Guess I'm actually quite lucky. __________________ November 5, 2008: the day I finally joined the NRA "A nation which does not remember what it was yesterday does not know where it is today." - General Robert E. Lee

November 13, 2008, 10:24 PM	#3
hoytinak Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 5,721	Mine here in Amarillo, TX just went up again, was $10, then $15 and now $25. He's cashing in on all the AK/AP transfers he's been doing lately...can't blame him.

November 13, 2008, 10:27 PM	#4
bobn Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2006 Location: midwest Posts: 1,105	usually free, however i feel the transfer thing is an overall picture of my relationship with the dealer i do mostly all my buisness with. i purchase some new stuff ,some used, and some special order. however if i walk in off the street, never buy anything else ever why should he do me a favor? the few bucks i give him for a transfer is NOT gonna keep the lights on for one day or cover any other expenses. fwiw, bobn

November 13, 2008, 10:34 PM	#6
DouglasW Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 104	I pay $20 to my friendly pawn brokering FFL, just outside of Denver. The actual gun shops around here want $30 to $75 from what I've seen.

November 13, 2008, 10:52 PM	#8
Gun 4 Fun Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2008 Posts: 956	My local Gander Mtn. charges $30.00.

November 14, 2008, 12:01 AM	#10
CortJestir Senior Member Join Date: July 7, 2008 Location: Southern CT Posts: 1,406	Going rate around my neck 'o the woods (Southern CT) is $50 as well. :barf: __________________ "They have men amongst them who know very well what they are about..." - Lord Hugh Percy, on the events of April 19, 1775 Do you know what you're about? Find out at an Appleseed near you.

November 14, 2008, 12:18 AM	#11
Pinky Carruthers Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2004 Location: Rocky Mountains Posts: 649	The last time I did a transfer it cost me $10. That was a couple of years ago. __________________ "Love lost, fire at will Dum Dum bullets and shoot to kill I hear dive bombers, and Empire down." SOM

November 14, 2008, 12:21 AM	#12
JWT Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2007 Location: Southern Arizona Posts: 3,888	At least one of the local ranges charges only $25. If you're a member the Trap club will accept a transfer at no charge but you must make arrangements to have it delivered on a Wednesday when they're open (also open on Sat. and Sun. when no one makes deliveries.

November 14, 2008, 12:31 AM	#13
King Ghidora Junior member Join Date: April 7, 2008 Location: SE Ohio Posts: 584	Here in SE Ohio I pay $25 at a close store but I could probably get it cheaper if I wanted to drive a little more.

November 14, 2008, 03:16 AM	#15
ISC Junior member Join Date: August 5, 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,982	$20 no matter how many are transferred per transaction

November 14, 2008, 07:04 AM	#16
blume357 Senior Member Join Date: August 2, 2005 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 3,943	35$ at Deweys here in town.... a little steep to me, but they are 5 minutes away so that makes up the difference.

November 14, 2008, 07:08 AM	#17
tomgun Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Location: penna,no wait state Posts: 187	fees im well known at americam arms i barter the price to an all inclusive. i think the usual transfer w/o purchase is 50.00,14.00 w purchase

November 14, 2008, 07:12 AM	#18
PSP Senior Member Join Date: June 2, 2006 Location: Bowling Green Virginia Posts: 4,487	One shop charges $20 each transfer. Shop two charges $30 for any number of transfers, 1 to 100. Shop three charges $35 but the owner is a dweeb. Shop four charges $50.

November 14, 2008, 07:18 AM	#19
B. Lahey Senior Member Join Date: March 17, 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,857	$25

November 14, 2008, 07:27 AM	#20
JustDreadful Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2008 Location: Sin City Posts: 270	$20 at Bargain Pawn in North Las Vegas. (Maybe the plug will get me $5 off next time ) __________________ "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." "Life being what it is, one dreams of revenge."

November 14, 2008, 08:38 AM	#22
Al Norris Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 29, 2000 Location: Rupert, Idaho Posts: 9,660	My dealer has never charged me a thing. Though I've always given him $20 just to cover his time logging the firearm in and out of his books (Idaho does not charge for the NICS check, but I don't have to even go through that - my CWP covers that little item). Although I buy the majority of my guns through him, I won't abuse the business relationship we have.

November 14, 2008, 09:09 AM	#23
zxcvbob Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2007 Location: S.E. Minnesota Posts: 4,720	$10, but it's a long drive out in the country to get to his place. (it's a nice drive tho') __________________ "Everything they do is so dramatic and flamboyant. It just makes me want to set myself on fire!" —Lucille Bluth

November 14, 2008, 09:33 AM	#24
Ranger325 Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2005 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 428	$25 from my independent FFL. Local gunshops range from $40 up............ Regards, __________________ Ranger325 "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf. " George Orwell