The trials and tribulations of finding an FFL

[Grey Bearded One]

As I reported in another thread, I bought a gun on GunBroker.com and needed to find an FFL for the transfer. I really miss having an FFL.

First I tried Iron City Armory and was told that it is $60 with no discount for members. At least he didn't threaten to punch me out.

So I contacted a couple guys listed on GunBroker that are close to me and no one responded and it's been more than a few days.

Next I tried a guy on Neville Island who was listed on GunBroker with a $20 fee. He responded quickly and tells me that it is $20 for the transfer and $20 to use his FFL. WTF? $40? He also claims to do 150 transfers a week. I'm pretty jealous at that. If that's consistent, that's somewhere between $150,000 and $300,000 a year just on transfers.

Finally found a guy in McDonald who does transfers for $20 with no extra charges. I'll let you know how that works out.

[middlefinger]

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http://www.gunbroker.com/FFL/DealerNetwork.aspx


just put in your zip code

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[Grey Bearded One]

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http://www.gunbroker.com/FFL/DealerNetwork.aspx


just put in your zip code

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Where do you think that I found all the guys that I contacted?

[thebearpack]

I think you may have misunderstood Wayne at Island as I'm pretty sure he charges $20 maybe plus tax or something.

Also, if you can get to Neville Island, Ross Township is only another 15 minutes and then you have John at Firearm Transfers for $20 out the door, no hassles.

[Emptymag]

There's a thread here somewhere listing shops and reviews in the Pittsburgh area.
It hasn't been updated in a while though. I'll see if I can find it.

Only cost me $20 at my FFL for two lowers I had ordered online.

[middlefinger]

Where do you think that I found all the guys that I contacted?

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[Emptymag]

I think you may have misunderstood Wayne at Island as I'm pretty sure he charges $20 maybe plus tax or something.

Also, if you can get to Neville Island, Ross Township is only another 15 minutes and then you have John at Firearm Transfers for $20 out the door, no hassles.

Pretty sure there was another thread here not TOO long ago complaining about his price on items shipped to him as opposed to FTF

I know for a FTF it wasn't bad - I drove all the way out there a year or two ago to buy a handgun from a forum member. I think it was only $20 for that.

[thebearpack]

Pretty sure there was another thread here not TOO long ago complaining about his price on items shipped to him as opposed to FTF

I know for a FTF it wasn't bad - I drove all the way out there a year or two ago to buy a handgun from a forum member. I think it was only $20 for that.

Ah, that's certainly possible. Haven't used him for that in many years. I'm spoiled now with John.

[ViperHummel]

Master Ammo in Rochester charges $25 if I recall. I know that might not be convenient judging by the locations selected, but keep it in your back pocket just in case.

[Justin///M]

www.pittsburghffl.com

20 bucks. I do all of my online transfers there.