FFL TRANSFERS
San Diego Guns welcomes your firearm(s) transfer. We handle firearm transfers daily and we will make what can be a difficult process, as simple as possible. If you have a particular firearm that you are searching for, we appreciate if you give us a shot at tracking it down first. We often have new and used inventory that is not on display, and we are happy to bring them out of the back. We can also special order virtually any firearm and are happy to assist locating any firearm for you. If you purchased your firearms from an online retailer, it can be shipped to San Diego Guns. Please read the following steps for a successful transfer:
• Please come down to the shop in person to initiate your firearm transfer. Even if the dealer has our FFL on file, we require every customer to come in the store prior to their firearm arriving.
• After you pay the transfer fees we will send a copy of our FFL to the seller abd we have fulfilled our obligations as the dealer, until your firearm arrives. If you have any firearm related questions regarding your purchase, please contact the seller.
• San Diego Guns does not receive firearms from individuals, all firearm(s) must be sent from an FFL.
• If your package is delivered and signed for, please allow 24-48 hours for us to receive your firearm. Once we contact you, come into the shop to initiate your paperwork.
• It is your responsibility as the buyer to ensure the handgun you are purchasing is on the roster of handguns certified for sale. If you have a firearm shipped to San Diego Guns that is not on the roster of handguns certified for sale, the FFL fee you paid of $125.00 will be applied to receiving this firearm, whether it is delivered to you or not. If the firearm needs to be returned to the seller, a $75.00 fee will be incurred to ship your firearm back. That does NOT include the cost of shipping the actual firearm. If you choose to have another firearm sent to replace the initial firearm purchased, the fee is $125.00.
• It is your responsibility as the buyer to ensure the rifle you are purchasing is CA compliant before it arrives at our store. If you are unsure about the configuration of a particular rifle, please ask us, we are happy to help.
• We are required by the CA Franchise Tax Board to collect sales/use tax of 7.75% off of the invoice total on all FFL transfers. Along with an excise tax of 11% (Certain exemptions may apply) For example, if your firearm is a gift, please include a detailed letter on who is gifting you the firearm included with the shipment.
• If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 619.564.6965.
