Recommendations for FFL’s for Internet Purchases

roadking · Mar 22, 2019

possumman said:
Masada Tactical in Pikesville--good guys.

I’m glad you mentioned them. Those are the guys that trained me for the HQL. I enjoyed learning from them and definitely would be open to giving them my business.

I’ve searched this and other forums about this topic and the prevailing opinion seems to be that with shipping and FFL fees, it’s often a “wash” vs buying directly from the local dealer. I’m not sure I agree. The more I research, especially on sites like Grab a Gun and others, I see prices far less than MSRP. Perhaps if a buyer approaches a local dealer and explains their willingness to give the dealer biz, but showing some of the prices found on line, maybe the dealer would negotiate off MSRP? I’d have to believe they would, except perhaps for new, rare or high demand units.

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Art3 · Mar 22, 2019

roadking said:
I’m glad you mentioned them. Those are the guys that trained me for the HQL. I enjoyed learning from them and definitely would be open to giving them my business.

I’ve searched this and other forums about this topic and the prevailing opinion seems to be that with shipping and FFL fees, it’s often a “wash” vs buying directly from the local dealer. I’m not sure I agree. The more I research, especially on sites like Grab a Gun and others, I see prices far less than MSRP. Perhaps if a buyer approaches a local dealer and explains their willingness to give the dealer biz, but showing some of the prices found on line, maybe the dealer would negotiate off MSRP? I’d have to believe they would, except perhaps for new, rare or high demand units.

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Unless it is some brand new, in demand, hotness, most dealers sell well below MSRP anyway. Buying a few guns from the same dealer over time may lead to special pricing for regular customers, especially with cash.

ras_oscar · Apr 1, 2019

Its a shame nobody has thought to get an FFL for the sole purpose of doing online transfers. I'd think it would be a good business mode, although you would need space to securely store firearms.

Whenever I have a hankering for a new toy I shop all sources to get my best price, then go to my preferred gun shop and ask them if they can " put this firearm in my hands" for the online price plus transfer fee. That gives them a choice.

Sundazes · Apr 1, 2019

ras_oscar said:
Its a shame nobody has thought to get an FFL for the sole purpose of doing online transfers. I'd think it would be a good business mode, although you would need space to securely store firearms.

Many people have. Unless it is just a MD thing, the ATF put a stop to home based FF's years ago. You need a brick and mortar storefront.

solidbrother · Apr 1, 2019

Another vote for Blue fins!! great service

DivingDriver · Apr 1, 2019

I'm off the mindset that I'll try to get the best price that I can then go to my guy and let him know what is going to cost and if he can get close to that price. Sometimes I'm surprised and can get it cheaper other times is a few dollars more. By the time you figure in the shipping, transfer fees and whatnot you are better off getting it from your local gun shop. Just for record my LGS is an IP here. Thanks GymRatz !

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