Ordering a gun off the Net

[HAP1978]

First time ordering a gun off of the Internet. Buds Gun Shop has a great deal on a pistol I want.

My question is, when they send it to the gun shop in my area is the gun shop going to charge me additional fees?

[rjt123]

Ordering a gun off the Net

Yes. They will charge you a fee for the FFL transfer. Anywhere from $20 on up. You should also check with your local FFL to make sure they accept that kind of transfer. Hope that helps!

[CJB]

1. I have ordered six guns through Bud's, never problem of any sort, except one when their shipping was slow during the ice storms just after Christmas last year. Can't fault 'em for that.

2. My own FFL charges $15. Your milage may vary. And hell yes, fifteen bux is not enough so I always tip him and make it $20, just because.

[b4uqzme]

Definitely check with your FFL though. I've seen some charge as much as $90. Plus some states charge a background check fee.

[zamboni]

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/ffl.php


Here is Bud's list. Just put in your zip, then click on a ffl and it will give you their contact info and what they charge for the transfer. Like others have said, I would call the ffl dealer first, before you order the gun and have it shipped there.

[zamboni]

Here is another great resource.
http://www.slickguns.com/
While Bud's generally has great prices, do a quick search here and you may find your gun for a little cheaper.

[Jayman]

also i f you live in a socialist state like me (mass) make sure the gun you want to purchase is compliant with state laws or the transfer wont go through and it will sux.

[hardknocks1]

$$$

call around as some FFLs charge a arm and a leg and a ear.
25 to 75 in my area.
if you find a problem or defect with the gun do not accept it send it right back before you do the deal with ffl.
read buds rules on that situation.
good luck

[HAP1978]

Thanks for the good info. I found another site that had an even better deal than Bud's.

One more question. Does the FFL dealer the gun goes to ever try to charge you sales tax on the gun purchase itself? Even though it was bought in another state?

[walkbyfaith]

I live in Washington state and they charge you sales tax so it's a high possibility you will be paying taxes.

[b4uqzme]

Re: taxes. Not in Ohio. You are not buying the gun from the FFL. Only the transfer service.

[jeepster09]

Re: taxes. Not in Ohio. You are not buying the gun from the FFL. Only the transfer service.

I have heard some here also charge tax; their excuse is it goes into our inventory in order to transfer it so you must pay tax. The answer is, check with dealer that will do transfer before you have it shipped to them.

[b4uqzme]

Yup. Another good question for your FFL before you pull the trigger.

[yqtszhj]

Thanks for the good info. I found another site that had an even better deal than Bud's.

One more question. Does the FFL dealer the gun goes to ever try to charge you sales tax on the gun purchase itself? Even though it was bought in another state?

In my state they charge no sales tax. Now, we are on the honor system and they want you to to pay state sales taxes for any internet purchases when you file your taxes the following year.

[muggsy]

yqtszhj, do you pronounce your screen name exactly like it sounds?