- Messages
- 279
- Reactions
- 11
Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
Any paper work involved or do i just ship it off to the ffl? And is paypal the best way to go for payment?
Here's the best way to do it:
1) The buyer pays you. I like USPS money orders, they are easy to get and easy to cash. Other money orders (like Western Union) tend to have problems with fakes/counterfeits. Paypal is okay, but remember that Paypal is anti-gun and they will shut down your account for gun-related transactions. Certified checks / cashiers checks are okay, and personal checks are a last resort (wait 2+ weeks to insure that the check completely clears).
2) The buyer selects his local FFL dealer.
3) The buyer's FFL dealer may or may not accept transfers from non-FFL holders. There's no legal requirement here, but some FFLs just don't like handling transfers from non-FFLs. Ask the buyer if his FFL will accept transfers from non-FFL holders.
4) If the buyer's FFL will accept transfers from non-FFL holders, then the handgun can be sent directly from you to the buyer's FFL. But it must be done overnight via UPS or Fedex. USPS Priority mail is a no-no. This is pretty pricey ($50-60). You'll want to insure it for the full value of the gun. In addition, the buyer's FFL may require additional ID or documentation from you, such as a photocopy of drivers license or something similar. Make sure you include the buyer's name and contact information in the package so the FFL can contact the buyer. Make sure you get a copy of the buyer's FFL and verify the validity of the FFL. To avoid hassles, take the handgun to a main hub/depot, not the local Fedex/Kinkos or UPS Store.
5) If the buyer's FFL WILL NOT accept transfers from non-FFL holders, then you need a local FFL to handle the transfer. Most will charge a fee in addition to the shipping cost. The shipping cost will likely be cheaper, as FFLs can ship using USPS or other non-overnight methods.
Here's the best way to do it:
1) The buyer pays you. I like USPS money orders, they are easy to get and easy to cash. Other money orders (like Western Union) tend to have problems with fakes/counterfeits. Paypal is okay, but remember that Paypal is anti-gun and they will shut down your account for gun-related transactions. Certified checks / cashiers checks are okay, and personal checks are a last resort (wait 2+ weeks to insure that the check completely clears).
2) The buyer selects his local FFL dealer.
3) The buyer's FFL dealer may or may not accept transfers from non-FFL holders. There's no legal requirement here, but some FFLs just don't like handling transfers from non-FFLs. Ask the buyer if his FFL will accept transfers from non-FFL holders.
4) If the buyer's FFL will accept transfers from non-FFL holders, then the handgun can be sent directly from you to the buyer's FFL. But it must be done overnight via UPS or Fedex. USPS Priority mail is a no-no. This is pretty pricey ($50-60). You'll want to insure it for the full value of the gun. In addition, the buyer's FFL may require additional ID or documentation from you, such as a photocopy of drivers license or something similar. Make sure you include the buyer's name and contact information in the package so the FFL can contact the buyer. Make sure you get a copy of the buyer's FFL and verify the validity of the FFL. To avoid hassles, take the handgun to a main hub/depot, not the local Fedex/Kinkos or UPS Store.
5) If the buyer's FFL WILL NOT accept transfers from non-FFL holders, then you need a local FFL to handle the transfer. Most will charge a fee in addition to the shipping cost. The shipping cost will likely be cheaper, as FFLs can ship using USPS or other non-overnight methods.
whats the average in total cost of shipping through a FFL? Do I have to pay a FFL transfer fee too if I am the seller? Or is it just shipping + small fee?
Good info.Here's the best way to do it:
1) The buyer pays you. I like USPS money orders, they are easy to get and easy to cash. Other money orders (like Western Union) tend to have problems with fakes/counterfeits. Paypal is okay, but remember that Paypal is anti-gun and they will shut down your account for gun-related transactions. Certified checks / cashiers checks are okay, and personal checks are a last resort (wait 2+ weeks to insure that the check completely clears).
2) The buyer selects his local FFL dealer.
3) The buyer's FFL dealer may or may not accept transfers from non-FFL holders. There's no legal requirement here, but some FFLs just don't like handling transfers from non-FFLs. Ask the buyer if his FFL will accept transfers from non-FFL holders.
4) If the buyer's FFL will accept transfers from non-FFL holders, then the handgun can be sent directly from you to the buyer's FFL. But it must be done overnight via UPS or Fedex. USPS Priority mail is a no-no. This is pretty pricey ($50-60). You'll want to insure it for the full value of the gun. In addition, the buyer's FFL may require additional ID or documentation from you, such as a photocopy of drivers license or something similar. Make sure you include the buyer's name and contact information in the package so the FFL can contact the buyer. Make sure you get a copy of the buyer's FFL and verify the validity of the FFL. To avoid hassles, take the handgun to a main hub/depot, not the local Fedex/Kinkos or UPS Store.
5) If the buyer's FFL WILL NOT accept transfers from non-FFL holders, then you need a local FFL to handle the transfer. Most will charge a fee in addition to the shipping cost. The shipping cost will likely be cheaper, as FFLs can ship using USPS or other non-overnight methods.
The local UPS Stores and whatnot CAN accept firearms, but choose not to. They are another franchise and although the carrier allows it, they tend to make up their own rules and refuse to ship firearm related items. The big corporate Hubs do ship firearms.I think you have to take it to a hub/depot. The local drop off locations can't accept it as I remember.