Using gun broker process
 

Never used gun broker or any online seller

I see on their site I need to email or fax a signed copy of the FFL I will use to receive the item

I was going to use Sportsman’s warehouse I guess

So, do I go in there and ask them for this first? Would I expect them to give this to me or would they handle emailing it? How does that work if I haven’t purchased the item yet? Do I buy first? Presumably I should confirm with the store that they will even receive firearms for me?


Not sure why I can’t wrap my head around this process but I’m confused

Can someone share their experience doing this please?

My experience is that as a rule, the local LGS will help you a lot more than the big box store.

Yea I think your right. I just noticed on GB that they maintain a list of “transfer agents” you can search for by zip code. I see one just down the street from me. I’ll stop in and discuss I guess

I used a local place that the company I was buying from GB had used in the past. It was really smooth and I was pleased with how it went.

Buying online has many obstacles. I just learned I can not even have a magazine shipped to my house in this city. Ruger won’t even sell me one if I ship it to someone else in a different city if the billing address is in this city. Holy crap. I looked on eBay at magazines and don’t see sellers with any shipping restrictions. I wonder if eBay would end the transaction once I enter my address. Interesting

Just have a friend in another state order what you need and then pay the additional shipping for them to get it to you. I buy "hi-cap" mags all the time online and I've done it for Pelicans who live behind enemy lines.

This^ or see if a local place sells them. We have a “ban” and my local store has a ton of them.

Depends on the shop. Some will give you a copy of their ffl and others want to email it directly to the seller.

Buying from large retailers is nice bc they'll have a bunch of ffls on file.

I have used GunBroker quite a bit. I have never had an issue with getting what I have purchased. It is a " best practice" to contact the FFL first so they are aware that you have a delivery coming. They will charge you about 50 bucks for the service ( they have paperwork to do concerning the item) . Knowing you FFL service cost upfront is good, because it can help you shop around for the price you want to pay for the service. I have used both gun stores and FFL holders that work from there homes. I see no difference. First when the weapon arrives, you have to go there and get a reciept which you take to county offices and they will add it to your permit (for a pistol in NY). Then you go back and can take possession of the firearm. It takes about an hour total. Good luck !

P.s. I have magazines and ammunition shipped to my front door regularly. The only restriction in NY is you cannot buy a mag larger than 10 rounds. So, if you firearm purchase is larger than 10 rounds you , i.e. double stack, you need to reconsider your choice.

I have New York Police Supply Inc near my house.. I think they charge $50 for this service. Seems high but I’m ok with it. I’ll go speak to them tomorrow before I buy

Monroe county I thought was one of a handful of counties that prohibit shipping magazines and ammo. Maybe I was reading something obsolete or maybe some sellers don’t care? Not sure. I’ll give it a try.

I know your close to me but maybe next county over?

before bidding always line up your transfer dealer.

Some won't take transfers from private individuals, or if they will require a xerox of the persons DL. Additionally, they probably won't provide their full FFL to a non-licensee, but should at least provide enough of the info to run hte ATFE's EZCheck against the FFL for the sender to know they are shipping to a legit dealer.

Finally, be aware of shipping fees and transfer costs. Can quickly bring the price of a gun up above what you could pick one up for from a local dealer.

Gunbroker does not ship ammo to NY.
I will PM you where I get mine.

Regarding gunbroker, ill be buying the carbine I PM'd you about

im just trying to figure out how to get ammo and mags for it because the mags will not be found around here so easily

Agreed. I realize all this now after researching late into the night last night

unfortunately in NY, if there is a weapon that is at all in demand for whatever reason, you will not find it anywhere in stores. ive looked all over the state and would be willing to drive 300 miles to a store to pick it up. Nothing.

it is what it is i guess

When I buy from Buds I use their list of nearby FFL's.

Used to use Bass Pro but a closer one opened up.

Never bothered having to reach out to FFL before hand.

I get a delivery notification and go get it.

I bought one online.

I had it shipped to a local gun shop
I think they charged me about 25-35 for doing it.

I have made purchases from Bud's Gun shop also ! Good place with good prices.

Thats the place Hickok45 (youtube) is always thanking/promoting right?

I found quite a few that will ship to anyplace in NY except NYC. There are no upstate zip codes listed. All are NYC boroughs and counties with 10xxx zip codes.

Not sure about Hickok45, as I have never watched him. Buds, and Target Sports and quite a few others seem ok with upstate online sales and delivery. I searched for laws restricting ammunition purchases in Rochester, NY and came up empty handed.

Thank you. I’ll be placing orders as soon. I appreciated it

You have purchase price, shipping, transfer fee and NCIS with local FFL and then sales tax...

it is 25 for the NCIS and 25 to 30 for the logging on the FFl's books.

You find willing local FFL Dealer, provide his info to the FFL who you are buying from and he contacts your local FFL. He ships to you local FFL, who complies with all local laws in transferring...

Easy Peeezy..

Wt C&R anything over 50 years old gets sent directly to you...unless you live ina Communist state..like CA...all firearms made after 1898 have to be sent to a local FFL...then with your C&R you can go in and pu.

Lots of this stuff is a way to collect sale taxes..

It would be a good idear to know what is legal for you to have and not have in your local Socialist states.

Yes, my last couple of posts were about ammo only. The spoon needs to go through FFL.

Thanks tabs. I know exactly what I can have. However there was some confusion about what “accessories” are ship-able to my county, directly to my house

I did this transaction today.

First I called the FFL to ask procedure. He said he is listed on GB and just select him from the list at time of purchase which is exactly what happened. Simple. No emailing or faxing of anything needed.

Now I just have to be patient

Thanks everyone

The last time I bought from Bass Pro was pretty painful process. Nice that they use a computer to complete the paperwork but the having multiple employees verify data was very time consuming.

Great news !!

I would never order a weapon on-line, or from a local seller. There are plenty of gun stores out there that have weapons right there where you can check it out and work out a deal. Its too dodgy to do that, and who the hell knows who is watching that transaction. Gun store...

If I could I would. I wanted a specific thing. Searched entire state of New York. Nothing. Especially for a NY-compliant model. Demand far exceeds supply here

For an old model 12 or something that you want to confirm it’s ok? Sure. But for new? Stores are empty around here for popular stuff

As for someone watching? I have nothing to hide

I would typically agree with Fred on buying local.

However, for my last purchase the manufacturer was out 6 months and my local dealer for them could not even get a spot. It was not something I could get from any other manufacturer (hint, it fires a very large round). I found a dealer that had exactly what I wanted for the same price my local place was quoting me.

So for some specialized items it does make sense to buy online from a reputable dealer.

That is exactly what happened to me as well. My son wanted a S&W Model 19 Carry Comp as a graduation present from law school. I ordered one from a local store and waited nearly nine months. The store actually recommend I buy online!

So I did. Flawless transaction through a local, veteran owned FFL. Gun in hand two weeks later.

As far as people looking? Buying a gun in Maryland requires a strip search with the State Police.

That is exactly what happened to me as well. My son wanted a S&W Model 19 Carry Comp as a graduation present from law school. I ordered one from a local store and waited nearly nine months. The store actually recommend I buy online!

So I did. Flawless transaction through a local, veteran owned FFL. Gun in hand two weeks later.

As far as people looking? Buying a gun in Maryland requires a strip search with the State Police.

Too late for the OP, but for anyone considering this in the future.
Use a disposable email address to sign up at Gunbroker.
I bought one thing almost 11 years ago, and I still get several emails a week from them. They even sent the "We haven't heard from you, respond to continue our emails" email, I didn't respond, guess what, they're still sending them. They must also sell your email to other companies as well, I get a lot of firearm related spam from others as well.

I wish this was an option every time. There are several stores locally and a couple are very difficult to work with. I'm not sure if it is because I'm a woman or if they are just jerks but on several occasions, I have looked for something specific and I get nothing but jokes from sales people about me not possibly knowing what I want. I have a pretty good relationship with a local range and they help me with transfers if I buy online.

I dont know anything about that, bubba, but down her in the dirty south, a man can walk into a store and get what he needs. I dont trust ordering things any more..Good luck Bubba!

CA would also require anal penetration .

Sometimes it takes years to find what ya are lookin for and other times when ya see it ya better buy it cause it is made outa unobtainium.

I don't think it's because you're female for some of them ;). Had to return an obviously defective Ruger LC9S semi to Gander Mtn a few years back .... counter dude was an azz ... "we don't take returns" and insinuated I didn't know what I was talking about (I knew better, and just bit my tongue). It was funny to watch him break the gun down and and work it a bit and then realize he didn't know everything he once thought he did. It was replaced with another.... just like a Henry Golden Boy was ... very same store, a decade earlier.

That's my preferred way. My FFL is a veteran builds custom precision rifles, he's at all the shows. I find what I like to have the seller walk it over to him and pick it up when we get home.

We live in commie states. Many sellers won't sell to us. Is the mag compliant?

Insinuated nothing, you don'r know what the fk U are talking bout!