FFL TRANSFERS
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An FFL (Federal Firearms License) Transfer is performed when you purchase a firearm through a third party (Armslist, Palmetto State Armory, Gunbroker, Buds Gun Shop, Cheaper than Dirt, etc.) or you do a private deal or exchange with someone that necessitates shipping the firearm.
When you purchase a firearm online, the law requires it to be shipped to an FFL and a background check be done on the recipient.
Before You Buy
Before purchasing your firearm from an out-of-state seller ask yourself the following question: is this firearm, along with its accessories, legal for me to own in the state of Colorado? Right now, Colorado Law dictates that you must be 21 years of age and it also dictates that it is illegal for you to transfer a high-capacity magazine. High-capacity is defined as a magazine that holds 16 or more rounds; for example, an unmodified 9mm Springfield XDM magazine can hold 19 rounds, so this magazine cannot be sold in the state of Colorado and some firearms dealers will not ship these items firearms to Colorado, so keep that in mind when you are making your purchase. It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to know what they can and cannot purchase. If you are unsure what the law dictates, please do not hesitate to ask us.
Please note* IT IS FEDERALLY ILLEGAL TO SHIP AMMUNTION IN THE SAME PACKAGING AS A FIREARM! IF SOMEONE SENDS YOU AMMO IN THE SAME BOX AS YOUR FIREARM TRANSFER THE AMMUNTION WILL BE CONFISCATED AND WILL NOT BE TRANSFERRED!
SENDING AMMUNTION IN THE SAME BOX AS A FIREARM IS A FEDERAL OFFENSE AND THE FFL COULD LOSE THEIR LICENCING. JUST HAVE THEM SEND THE AMMUNITION DIRECTLY TO YOUR HOME ADDRESS OR THEY CAN SHIP IT TO US IN A SEPARATE PACKAGE WITH A HAZMAT STICKER TO AVOID THEM GETTING IN ANY TROUBLE WITH THE ATF.
Just After Purchase and FFL Information
The seller will need our FFL license information. You can give the seller our FFL copy by downloading it right here.
*POLICY CHANGE*
Once we have processed your firearm in our system, you are allowed 2 weeks to initiate your Background check paperwork. Because of limited storage space on site, IF you have not started your background check paperwork within that 2 week time frame, we will begin charging you a $1.00 per day storage fee until you come in and initiate your background check paperwork.
The only exception to this will be Active Duty Military on deployment orders. After 30 days if you have not initiated a background check, we will begin charging you the Quarterly Storage fee of $50.00 per quarter (3 months).
*MAGAZINE COMPLIANCE*
ALL inbound transfers containing magazines with a standard capacity over 15 rounds WILL NOT be released to the recipient unless they are compliant with Colorado regulations.
A standard capacity magazine over 15 rounds will incur an additional fee of $2-$8 per magazine on top of our standard transfer fee.
*PLEASE NOTE*
IF your background check is placed in a DELAY status, Springs Armory will not charge you storage fees while we are wating on a response from CBI for your background check. However, once we have contacted you to let you know that your background check is no longer in a DELAY status and it has been completed. You will need to pick up your firearm within 7 business days. After 7 business days, you will begin accumulating storage fees at $1.00 per day until it is picked up.
Springs Armory will attempt to contact you at least 3 times and if no contact or arrangements have been made within the first 90 days of receipt, Springs Armory will assume the firearms are abandoned and will own the firearm outright, with no fee due to the customer.
*You accept these terms when choosing us as your FFL and having your firearm sent here*.
What to expect when you pick up your firearm
Once your firearm arrives at our store, it will need to be processed. We will call the recipient when it is ready to pick up.
Due to the large volume of incoming transfers, we request a minimum of 24 hours to properly process your firearm.
When you arrive to pick up your new firearm, you are required to display a current form of Government ID* with your current Colorado address on it and fill out a background check (Form 4473). Military members, please bring a copy of your PCS orders and Military ID if you have an out of state drivers license.
Regardless of how long background checks are taking, the state of Colorado requires a 72 hour hold on your firearms before they can be released. This 72 hour hold period begins when we submit your backgound check to CBI. The transfer fee must be paid before leaving the store after you've submitted your background check. If the background check comes back as "Denied" the transfer fee will be returned to you minus $15.00 and we will help you make arrangements for the firearm you purchased.
*Firearms MUST be picked up with two (2) weeks or you will accrue storage fees at a rate of $1 per day until the background check expires (30 days after it is initiated). After 90 days of no contact the firearm(s) will belong to Springs Armory with no payment due to customer. By initiating a background check with Springs Armory you are agreeing to these terms.
*Photo ID requirements:
Acceptable identification is a valid government-issued ID that contains your current Colorado address. If it does not have your current address on it, you must have something in addition to the photo ID that proves your current residency (i.e. car registration, tax document, utility bill etc.).
If you are in the military and you are stationed in Colorado, you will need to bring your current (unexpired) Driver’s license and a copy of your military PCS orders to a base located in Colorado. You also need proof of Colorado address and that you've resided in Colorado for at least 90 days.
How much will it cost?
Our Transfer fees are very competitive for the area and we offer discounts for our military, veterans, and law enforcement.
Your total fee is $40.00 for the first firearm and $15.00 for each additional firearm in the same transaction. If you are active duty, a veteran or law enforcement the total fee is $35.00 and $15.00 for each additional firearm in the same transaction.
If you have any questions about the FFL Transfer process, please contact us.
An FFL (Federal Firearms License) Transfer is performed when you purchase a firearm through a third party (Armslist, Palmetto State Armory, Gunbroker, Buds Gun Shop, Cheaper than Dirt, etc.) or you do a private deal or exchange with someone that necessitates shipping the firearm.
When you purchase a firearm online, the law requires it to be shipped to an FFL and a background check be done on the recipient.
Before You Buy
Before purchasing your firearm from an out-of-state seller ask yourself the following question: is this firearm, along with its accessories, legal for me to own in the state of Colorado? Right now, Colorado Law dictates that you must be 21 years of age and it also dictates that it is illegal for you to transfer a high-capacity magazine. High-capacity is defined as a magazine that holds 16 or more rounds; for example, an unmodified 9mm Springfield XDM magazine can hold 19 rounds, so this magazine cannot be sold in the state of Colorado and some firearms dealers will not ship these items firearms to Colorado, so keep that in mind when you are making your purchase. It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to know what they can and cannot purchase. If you are unsure what the law dictates, please do not hesitate to ask us.
Please note* IT IS FEDERALLY ILLEGAL TO SHIP AMMUNTION IN THE SAME PACKAGING AS A FIREARM! IF SOMEONE SENDS YOU AMMO IN THE SAME BOX AS YOUR FIREARM TRANSFER THE AMMUNTION WILL BE CONFISCATED AND WILL NOT BE TRANSFERRED!
SENDING AMMUNTION IN THE SAME BOX AS A FIREARM IS A FEDERAL OFFENSE AND THE FFL COULD LOSE THEIR LICENCING. JUST HAVE THEM SEND THE AMMUNITION DIRECTLY TO YOUR HOME ADDRESS OR THEY CAN SHIP IT TO US IN A SEPARATE PACKAGE WITH A HAZMAT STICKER TO AVOID THEM GETTING IN ANY TROUBLE WITH THE ATF.
Just After Purchase and FFL Information
The seller will need our FFL license information. You can give the seller our FFL copy by downloading it right here.
*POLICY CHANGE*
Once we have processed your firearm in our system, you are allowed 2 weeks to initiate your Background check paperwork. Because of limited storage space on site, IF you have not started your background check paperwork within that 2 week time frame, we will begin charging you a $1.00 per day storage fee until you come in and initiate your background check paperwork.
The only exception to this will be Active Duty Military on deployment orders. After 30 days if you have not initiated a background check, we will begin charging you the Quarterly Storage fee of $50.00 per quarter (3 months).
*MAGAZINE COMPLIANCE*
ALL inbound transfers containing magazines with a standard capacity over 15 rounds WILL NOT be released to the recipient unless they are compliant with Colorado regulations.
A standard capacity magazine over 15 rounds will incur an additional fee of $2-$8 per magazine on top of our standard transfer fee.
*PLEASE NOTE*
IF your background check is placed in a DELAY status, Springs Armory will not charge you storage fees while we are wating on a response from CBI for your background check. However, once we have contacted you to let you know that your background check is no longer in a DELAY status and it has been completed. You will need to pick up your firearm within 7 business days. After 7 business days, you will begin accumulating storage fees at $1.00 per day until it is picked up.
Springs Armory will attempt to contact you at least 3 times and if no contact or arrangements have been made within the first 90 days of receipt, Springs Armory will assume the firearms are abandoned and will own the firearm outright, with no fee due to the customer.
*You accept these terms when choosing us as your FFL and having your firearm sent here*.
What to expect when you pick up your firearm
Once your firearm arrives at our store, it will need to be processed. We will call the recipient when it is ready to pick up.
Due to the large volume of incoming transfers, we request a minimum of 24 hours to properly process your firearm.
When you arrive to pick up your new firearm, you are required to display a current form of Government ID* with your current Colorado address on it and fill out a background check (Form 4473). Military members, please bring a copy of your PCS orders and Military ID if you have an out of state drivers license.
Regardless of how long background checks are taking, the state of Colorado requires a 72 hour hold on your firearms before they can be released. This 72 hour hold period begins when we submit your backgound check to CBI. The transfer fee must be paid before leaving the store after you've submitted your background check. If the background check comes back as "Denied" the transfer fee will be returned to you minus $15.00 and we will help you make arrangements for the firearm you purchased.
*Firearms MUST be picked up with two (2) weeks or you will accrue storage fees at a rate of $1 per day until the background check expires (30 days after it is initiated). After 90 days of no contact the firearm(s) will belong to Springs Armory with no payment due to customer. By initiating a background check with Springs Armory you are agreeing to these terms.
*Photo ID requirements:
Acceptable identification is a valid government-issued ID that contains your current Colorado address. If it does not have your current address on it, you must have something in addition to the photo ID that proves your current residency (i.e. car registration, tax document, utility bill etc.).
If you are in the military and you are stationed in Colorado, you will need to bring your current (unexpired) Driver’s license and a copy of your military PCS orders to a base located in Colorado. You also need proof of Colorado address and that you've resided in Colorado for at least 90 days.
How much will it cost?
Our Transfer fees are very competitive for the area and we offer discounts for our military, veterans, and law enforcement.
Your total fee is $40.00 for the first firearm and $15.00 for each additional firearm in the same transaction. If you are active duty, a veteran or law enforcement the total fee is $35.00 and $15.00 for each additional firearm in the same transaction.
If you have any questions about the FFL Transfer process, please contact us.