Shipping a firearm can seem very overwhelming. We are here and happy to help!
Whether you are selling a firearm online and need assistance sending it to another dealer for pickup, or if you have made an online purchase and need us to receive the firearm for you, we are here to help.
If you are selling a firearm online, here is what you will need to do:
1 – Obtain a copy of the FFL (Federal Firearms License) for the dealer that the firearm is going to be shipped to for pickup. (The dealer can email it directly to us at kerpers@hotmail.com, please be sure they reference your name, the buyers name and/or the firearm being shipped)
2 – Bring the firearm into our store. Be sure it is UNLOADED, with no ammunition in the box!! Ammunition may NOT be shipped with the firearm!
3 – If you have packaging material you want us to use, that is fine. Just ensure that the box is not sealed. We will need to personally inspect the firearm and contents before shipping.
4 – You may select the shipping service/speed/insurance as is appropriate for your item.
5 – We will calculate the shipping, contact you for payment, and provide you with tracking information at that time.
If you have made an online purchase, and simply need a dealer to take receipt of the firearm for you to pick up:
1 – If you purchased through GunBroker, the seller can download our FFL directly from GunBroker’s site. That is all they will need to ship the firearm here for receipt and transfer.
2 – A number of larger online sellers already have our FFL on file, and will allow you to simply select us at checkout as the dealer you want the item shipped to. If we are listed there, there is nothing more you will need to do, other than watch your tracking and wait for the firearm to arrive here and be processed for pickup. We recommend calling before you come in for pickup to ensure that your firearm is ready to go.
3 – If you are buying through a private individual, or a site that does not provide our information automatically: Contact us with the email the seller would like our FFL sent to. This can be sent to us through email, messaging on our website, or via phone. Once we receive that, we will send them a copy of our FFL, and they will be able to ship the firearm here.
* Please note: Once your tracking announces that your package has arrived, please realize that it made it’s appearance here amongst what is often times dozens of other packages. We will open, log, and process your firearm as quickly as possible, but depending on daily volume, this process could take upwards of 1-2 hours. We know receiving a new purchase is exciting, but please keep this in mind as you schedule your arrival time. Thank you!!
If you are transferring your handgun to an individual “in-person”:
1 – Both parties must be present along with the unloaded firearm. Please be sure everyone has their valid PA Driver’s License or PA State ID card that shows current address, or have your yellow address update card.
2 – The buyer will have two forms to complete before the background check can be processed. If the buyer’s background check is delayed – Please know that both parties will need to return to complete the transaction once we receive approval from the State.
3 – If by chance the buyer is “denied”, the seller will need to fill out the appropriate paperwork and pass a background check in order to re-claim the firearm.
Shipping & Transfer Fees: