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Alabama is a constitutional carry state with no permit to purchase and no waiting period. Here is what to expect from an FFL transfer, what dealers typically charge, and the state-specific rules to know.
South Carolina is a constitutional carry state with no permit to purchase and no waiting period. Here is what to expect from an FFL transfer, what dealers typically charge, and the state-specific rules to know.
Minnesota requires a Permit to Purchase or Permit to Carry before an FFL can transfer a handgun, though long guns follow the standard federal process. Here is what to expect, what dealers typically charge, and the state-specific rules to know.
Wisconsin does not require a permit to purchase and has no waiting period, but handgun sales go through the state DOJ Handgun Hotline. Here is what to expect from an FFL transfer, what dealers typically charge, and the state-specific rules to know.
Utah is a constitutional carry state with no waiting period and no permit-to-purchase requirement. Here is what to expect from an FFL transfer, what dealers typically charge, and the state-specific rules to know.
Key FFL Dealer Statistics (July 2026) There are 51,272 active FFL dealers (license types 01 and 02) across the 50 states and D.C. Texas has the most gun dealers of any state: 5,224 — nearly double second-place Florida (2,629). Wyoming has the highest dealer density: 86.4 FFL dealers per 100,000 residents — roughly 38x New…
Quick answer: An FFL transfer is the process of receiving a firearm through a licensed dealer — a Federal Firearms License holder — who logs the gun into their records, runs your NICS background check, and completes ATF Form 4473 before handing it over. You need one for nearly every online gun purchase and any…
If you bought a firearm online, it has to ship to a licensed dealer (an FFL) near you for pickup. The catch: transfer fees and service quality vary widely from one dealer to the next — the same handgun transfer can cost $20 at a small local shop or $75 or more at a busy…
How do I transfer a gun between family members? If the family member lives in your same state, federal law generally lets you gift or sell the firearm directly (though your state may add restrictions); if they live in a different state, the gun must be shipped to a licensed FFL dealer near them, who…
What do I do next after a gun is shipped to an FFL? Once the gun arrives at your receiving FFL, wait for their call that it’s logged in, then bring a government-issued photo ID to their shop, complete ATF Form 4473, pass the NICS background check, pay the transfer fee (typically $25–$50), and take…
