Buying a firearm online for the first time can seem like a daunting task. We have compiled the following step-by-step guide to help you navigate the online purchase and transfer process.
There are either one or two forms you will need to complete, depending on whether you are purchasing a long gun or a handgun. Once these forms are completed and signed, your background check will be initiated. This process can go automated and take just a minute or two, or, there are times the background check will go into a “pending” status, where we must wait for an operator to run the check manually. This manual process can take anywhere from just a few minutes, to upwards of several hours. Unfortunately, this timeframe is unpredictable. We are at the mercy of the PA State Police operators who run the checks, and it just depends how busy they are at the time.
Once we do receive the approval number for your background check, that number is recorded, additional signatures will be acquired if needed, and the paperwork portion of the process will be complete.
If you have any questions about the firearm before you take possession of it, we will gladly answer them. We don’t want anyone leaving with a firearm they are not comfortable operating. Ask about anything you aren’t sure about… there are no dumb questions when it comes to firearm safety!
We also have several names of certified firearm instructors that we are happy to share with anyone who is looking for instruction. From individual first-time range assistance with your own firearm, to group rates, they will do what they can to help you get the most out of your range time.