Firearm Purchase Terms

Official Firearms Terms

 

At The Request Of Our Clients… All Firearms Offered For Auction Are Transferred Utilizing A Licensed Dealer Who Is Approved For The Transfer Of Firearms. Unless Noted Otherwise There Is No Additional Charge For This Local Transfer. To Qualify For Local Transfer You Must Be A Resident Of The State In Which The Auction Is Taking Place As Well As 21 Years Of Age Or Older. When Possible We Generally Select A Firearms Dealer Who Is In Close Proximity Of The Estate Or Sales Location.

 

An Out Of State Bidder(s) Will Need To Have The Firearms Transferred To A License Dealer In Their State. The Cost Of Shipping And Any Transfer Fee Charged For Out Of State Ffl Agents Is The Responsibility Of The Bidder. 

 

Please Note: Failure To Qualify For Purchase Of A Firearms Will Not Affect Your Being Charged And Having To Pay For The Items Bid On.

Specific Auction Terms & Common Questions

 

Local Pickup Is Available On All Items, And May Be Transferred To Individuals 21 Years Or Older With State Issued Id, In The State Of Residence By A Ffl License Holder Even With A State Concealed Carry Permit.

 

Shipping & Delivery- Non-firearm Auction Items;

Standard Shipping: We Use A Combination Of Shipping Carriers Depending On The Type Of Item Purchased As Well As The State The Item Is Being Shipped. Shipping Is Included On All None Firearm Lots And Will Be Shipped To The Address Provided At The Time Of Registration. No P.o. Box. All Delivers Due Require Signature Confirmation And Are Delivered Monday Through Friday Only.

Shipping & Delivery - Auction Firearms Shipping

Some Items, Such As Handguns And Ammunition, May Not Be Legal To Ship To Your State. Please Check Local And State Laws Prior To Purchasing. It Is Your Responsibility To Check Your Local Laws Prior To Bidding On Any Firearms. All Firearms Will Be Shipped To An Ffl Holder In Your State For Transfer. The Fll May Charge A Nominal Fee For The Transfer. That Fee Will Be Theresponsibility Of The Bidder. It Is Your Responsibility To Verify This Prior To Bidding.

All Shipping Charges Are Applicable To The Lower 48 States. If You Are Outside If These Areas Please Email Us For A Quote Prior To Bidding. Note: Should Any Powder And Primer Lots Be In The Auction These Lots Will Incur An Additional $40 Hazardous Shipping Fee.

Notice To Bidders

I Understand It Is My Full Responsibility To Make Sure The Firearm, Ammunition Or Accessories I Am Purchasing Are Legal For Me To Own In My State Or Jurisdiction. By Checking The Terms & Conditions Box, To Accept, I Agree That I Am Legally Allowed To Own The Items In My Shopping Cart As Detailed Above. Furthermore: I Hereby Certify That I Am 18 Or Older If I Am Purchasing Ammunition To Use In A Rifle Or Shotgun And 21 Or Older If I Am Purchasing Ammunition To Use In A Handgun. I Certify That I Am 18 Or Older If I Am Purchasing A Shotgun Or Rifle And 21 Or Older If I Am Purchasing A Handgun.

Ffl Dealer Search

The Ffl Holder Network Is Designed To Make It Easier For A Buyer To Get In Touch With An Ffl Holder In His Local Area That Is Willing To Manage The Transfer Of His Firearms Purchase. The Ffl Holder Will Typically Charge A Nominal Fee For Providing This Service. In Addition To The Fees Listed, The Ffl Holder May Be Required By Law To Collect Sales Tax, Background Check Fees, Or Other Transfer-related Fees.http://fflgundealers.net

It Is Very Important That You Contact The Ffl Holder Before Placing A Bid On An Item To Verify The Complete Cost Of The Transfer, To Verify The Legality Of The Item In Your Area, And To Make Sure You Qualify To Pass Any Required Background Checks.

Typical Gun Auction Questions:

Is It Legal For Me To Buy A Gun Online? All Auctioned Firearms Transactions Are Fully Legal And Regulated. Federal Laws Are Followed Throughout The Process. The Firearm Must Be Shipped To A Federal Firearms License (ffl) Holder. Local Pickup Is Available At Our Designated Ffl. Before A Gun Is Released To The Buyer The Required Background Checks Are Done By The Local Ffl Dealer.

Can Firearms Be Returned?

No, Firearms Cannot Not Be Returned: All Sales Are Final. In The Event That There Is Something Wrong With Your Firearm, Please Contact The Manufacturer. Onsite Inspection Is Usually Available For All Auction Events. Check Auction Details For Schedules.

What Permits Do I Need To Buy A Gun?

There Is No Federal Permit Required To Purchase Gun But As Always You The Customer Must Be Fully Aware Of Any Local Or State Regulations Regarding Firearm Licensing That Apply To You.

I Live In (heavily Restricted State/locality). What Process Do I Need To Go Through To Buy A Gun?

Your Transferring Ffl Should Have All The Necessary Information Regarding The Process And Legal Hurdles In Purchasing A Firearm In Your Location. It Is Highly Recommended That You Contact The Ffl To Make Any Necessary Arrangements Prior To Bidding, As They Should Have Access To Any Information Needed And Be Able To Help You Through The Process. Transfer Fees May Be Higher In Some Areas Than Others Because Of Local Regulations. Areas That Have Greater Restriction And/or Limitations Are: California, Connecticut, Cook County Illinois, District Of Columbia, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, Or New York.

How Old Do I Have To Be To Buy A Gun?

You Must Be 21 Years Of Age To Bid On And Purchase A Firearm At Auction.

How Do I Get The Gun?

The Firearm Will Be Shipped To Your Ffl Dealer. They Will Conduct A Background Check Through The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (nics), And Any Other State Or Local Mandated Background Checks On You Prior To Transferring The Firearm To You. If Your State Or Local Municipality Requires A Waiting Period You Will Have To Abide By That.

Can I Have A Gun Shipped Directly To My House?

No. Federal Law Requires Individuals To Undergo And Pass A Background Check At An Ffl Dealer.

What Is An Ffl?

Federal Firearms License.

Why Do I Need To Find An Ffl?

The Firearm Must Be Shipped To A Federal Firearms License (ffl) Holder.

How Do I Find A Local Ffl Holder?

Go To Http://fflgundealers.net - Input Your Zip Code. Contact The Dealer And Discuss The Process And Fees. If You Feel The Fees Are Too High, You Can Always Try Another Dealer. It Is As Easy As That!

Do I Have To Register My Firearm?

There Is No Federal Registration Process But As Always You The Customer Must Be Fully Aware Of Any Local Or State Regulations Regarding Firearm Registration That Apply To You.

Can I Legally Own A Gun?

In Most Cases The Answer Is Yes If All Of The Following Applies To You: You Are Considered An Adult, In Most States This Age Is 18, It Is 21 In Some. You Are Legally Competent To Make Decisions. You Can Pass The Federal Nics Or A State Background Check.

In Order To Take Legal Possession Of A Firearm, Federal Law Requires Individuals To Undergo And Pass A Background Check At The Ffl Dealer When You Pick-up Your Firearm.

Who Cannot Legally Own A Gun?

A Person Who - Has Been Convicted In Any Court Of A Crime Punishable By Imprisonment For A Term Exceeding 1 Year;

Is A Fugitive From Justice; Is An Unlawful User Of Or Addicted To Any Controlled Substance; Has Been Adjudicated As A Mental Defective Or Has Been Committed To A Mental Institution; Is An Alien Illegally Or Unlawfully In The United States Or An Alien Admitted To The United States Under A Nonimmigrant Visa; Has Been Discharged From The Armed Forces Under Dishonorable Conditions; Having Been A Citizen Of The United States, Has Renounced His Or Her Citizenship; Is Subject To A Court Order That Restrains The Person From Harassing, Stalking, Or Threatening An Intimate Partner Or Child Of Such Intimate Partner; Orhas Been Convicted Of A Misdemeanor Crime Of Domestic Violence Cannot Lawfully Receive, Possess, Ship, Or Transport A Firearm. A Person Who Is Under Indictment Or Information For A Crime Punishable By Imprisonment For A Term Exceeding 1 Year Cannot Lawfully Receive A Firearm. [18 U.s.c. 922(g) And (n), 27 Cfr 478.32]

 

Typical Gun Auction Questions… Continued

Must I Have Any Training To Purchase A Firearm?

There Is No Federal Requirement For Any Special Training But As Always You The Customer Must Be Fully Aware Of Any Local Or State Regulations Regarding Firearm Purchasing That Apply To You.

What Does The Ffl Do When I Go To Pick Up My Firearm?

Under The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (brady Act), Federal Firearms Licensees (ffls) Must Contact The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (nics) Prior To The Transfer Of A Firearm To An Unlicensed Individual In Order To Receive Information On Whether The Individual Is Disqualified By Federal Or State Law From Possessing A Firearm. Ffls Will Contact The Nics Via Either A Point Of Contact (poc) Established Within Their Respective State, Or The Nics Operation Center, Federal Bureau Of Investigation (fbi) Dependent On Whether The State Has Poc For The Nics. The Background Check Will Be Conducted To Ascertain If The Person Attempting To Obtain A Firearm Falls Within Any Of The Prohibited Categories As Outlined In Section 922(g) Or (n) Of Title 18, United States Code. This Only Takes A Few Minutes.

What Is It Going To Cost To Transfer The Gun?

That Will Depend On Your Local Ffl Dealer That Will Do The Transfer. Remember, Your Local Ffl Is Operating A Business And Is Doing You A Favor. Be Considerate Of His Time.

Are There Any Additional Taxes Or Fees?

There May Be Local Or State Fees Associated With Your Firearms Transfer. Contact Your Ffl For More Information And A Breakdown Of Any Additional Fees That Apply. It Is Highly Recommended That You Contact The Ffl To Make Any Necessary Arrangements Prior To Bidding.

How Is The Gun Shipped?

All Handguns Are Shipped By Priority. Long Guns Are Shipped 3 - 5 Day Ground Delivery. All Shipments Are Delivered Monday - Friday.

How Can I Safely And Legally Transport And Store My Purchased Firearm?

As Always You The Customer Must Be Fully Aware Of Any Local Or State Regulations Regarding Transportation And Storage Of Firearms That Apply To You. Laws And Regulations Can Vary Widely With The Locale.

How Do I Know What Ammunition Works With My Firearm?

It Is Always Very Important To Use The Correct Ammunition In Your Gun. This Information Will Be Provided By The Manufacturer And Can Usually Be Found In The Owner's Manual.

Can I Give A Firearm I Purchase To Someone Else Or Can I Purchase One As A Gift For Someone Else?

Yes, As Long As You Are Not Purchasing The Firearm As A Straw Purchase. A Straw Purchase Is Defined By Federal Law As Any Purchase From A Dealer Holding A Federal Firearms License Where The Buyer Conducting The Transaction Is Acting As A Proxy For Another Person. As Always You The Customer Must Be Fully Aware Of Any Local Or State Regulations Prohibiting The Gifting Or Transfer Of Firearms In A Manner That May Apply To You.

Can I Buy More Than One Gun At A Time?

Yes! You Can Buy As Many As You Want, But You Will Need To Contact Your Transferring Ffl For Any Transfer Fee For Each Firearm Purchased.

I Purchased A Firearm, But I Cannot Pass The Background Check. Do I Get My Money Back?

No! All Firearm Sales Are Final And Once Purchased Cannot Be Returned. It Is The Responsibility Of The Customer To Know Any Local Restrictions And Most Importantly If They Can Pass The Ncis Background Check Or Any Other Requirements In Order To Take Position Of The Firearm. Once A Firearm Has Been Purchased From Us, You Are The Owner Whether Or Not You Are Able To Take Possession Of The Firearm. Please Ensure That It Is Legal To Take Possession Of The Firearm You Are Purchasing In Your Jurisdiction. All Firearm Sales Are Final And Once Purchased Cannot Be Returned!

How Long Will It Take Before The Firearm Leaves And Arrives At My Ffl?

It May Take Up To 3 Business Days For Us To Process And Ship Your Order From The Date Of The Auction.