FFL transfer fees???

[The Drew]

Boy, I just don't understand that, the FFL doesn't really have to do anything except call the PSP, punch in a few numbers and write down the number they give you. Basically it's free money. I, personally, don't see any reason for charging $50 unless they are trying to discourage transfers. Guess what folks, it's a fact of life now, people are buying from different places. I use the concept that if I charge a reasonable amount, people will remember this the next time they need something and may go contact me to buy their next gun/ammo/cleaning supplies/etc. If not and they order and have me do the transfer, then I make $20 (actually $18 because I have to give $2 to the PSP for the PICS fee).

I think that $18-$28 is a pretty good rate for half an hours work... And I don't expect to pay any less than that if I transfer a weapon at my local dealer. I believe they're about $25-$30 for a transfer.

[96D]

I was going to say classic pistol also! They GOT me for $50.00 also a couple months ago also!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's ok I & my friends know were NOT to go.

[GRoPA]

Boy, I just don't understand that, the FFL doesn't really have to do anything except call the PSP, punch in a few numbers and write down the number they give you. Basically it's free money. I, personally, don't see any reason for charging $50 unless they are trying to discourage transfers. Guess what folks, it's a fact of life now, people are buying from different places. I use the concept that if I charge a reasonable amount, people will remember this the next time they need something and may go contact me to buy their next gun/ammo/cleaning supplies/etc. If not and they order and have me do the transfer, then I make $20 (actually $18 because I have to give $2 to the PSP for the PICS fee).

Right on the money - Pun intended

The only thing I could add is to not forget that 30% - 40% of that $20 goes to paying taxes.

[vic2367]

the army/navy place up in whitehall was charging 50 bucks also,,,way too much in my opinion,,

[mrwildroot]

Right on the money - Pun intended

The only thing I could add is to not forget that 30% - 40% of that $20 goes to paying taxes.

When I need to transfer to/from PA, I'm calling you, my friend!
mrwildroot

[Vortex]

. . . . they charged me $50.00 just to do the paperwork.

I think $50.00 is a little steep.

I would have to guess Classic Pistol too. I like them a lot , just not for FFL transfers only.

How much do you pay to do FFL transfers?
Where is a good place near or in Montgomery County to get them done?

It seems to be a pretty well kept secret, but Cabelas in Hamburg will do an FFL transfer for $20 or $25 (can't remember which, it was about a year ago). They are not in Montgomery county of course, but if you needed other stuff it might justify the drive.

Closer to home, I would try Seneca Arms. I think John (the owner) also charges $20 or $25 for a transfer. His shop is in Montgomery county, details in this thread. His handle is "Seneca Arms Co. Inc." on this forum if you want to PM, but it's probably better to call. I don't know how often he logs on to the forum.

Seneca Arms Co. Inc.
116 Route 29
Green Lane, PA 18054

215-234-8984

I had a gunsmith just outside of Harrisburg do an FFL transfer for $3 (PICS fee only) earlier this year, but that only made sense because I happened to be out that way anyhow. It was funny because he actually had the lowest price for the gun too.

[RUDY850]

$12.50

[RocketFoot]

$12.50

Your not gonna tease us with a price like $12.50 and not say where, are you? Come on, we're practically neighbors!!

[RUDY850]

Your not gonna tease us with a price like $12.50 and not say where, are you? Come on, we're practically neighbors!!

OK. I will be neighborly

Iamoglefirearms


Location: Rd 3 Box 379A
Alverton, PA 15612
Telephone: 724-887-5094

[Aran]

Bullseye Firearms in Homer City charges $20 for a transfer, plus tax.
The guy up the street from me (Literally. About two blocks) charges $25.

I'd rather go to Homer City for my transfers, but the guy up the street from me will get my business for straight up sales. He's a bit grumpy most of the time, and looks like a used car salesman, but he's a decent guy. Though he likes to rub it in when I buy something elsewhere and tells me how much cheaper he could have gotten it for me. I should really learn to check with him on things he can order in and have the next day...