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Start here for the most common questions about appointments, transfers, NFA items, gun trusts, inventory, and special orders.

Appointments & pickup

04 questions
Do I need an appointment?

Yes. TommyGuns Transfers is a home-based FFL and all visits are by appointment only. We do not accept walk-ins.

Can I schedule pickup when the carrier says my firearm was delivered?

Please wait for our message. A delivery notice does not mean the firearm is ready. We must receive, inspect, and record it before arranging your pickup appointment.

How quickly should I pick up my firearm?

Please arrange pickup within seven days after we notify you that the firearm is ready.

What should I bring to my appointment?

Bring a current government-issued photo ID showing your current residential address. If the address is not current, contact us before your appointment so we can confirm what supplemental government documentation may be needed.

FFL transfers

05 questions
Who may ship a firearm to TommyGuns Transfers?

We accept incoming firearm shipments only from licensed FFL dealers. We do not accept firearm shipments directly from private individuals.

Should I contact you before ordering a firearm online?

Yes. Contact us before the firearm ships so we can confirm the transfer and coordinate FFL information with the sending dealer.

What are your transfer fees?

For firearms purchased elsewhere and transferred through TommyGuns Transfers, a standard FFL transfer is $35 for the first firearm and each additional firearm in the same transaction is $10. Firearms purchased directly from TommyGuns Transfers do not have an additional transfer fee. The Pennsylvania PICS fee is $5.

Do you handle face-to-face private-party transfers?

Yes, by appointment. Both parties should attend with valid Pennsylvania identification, and the firearm must arrive unloaded and secured. This is separate from our policy requiring shipped firearms to come from an FFL dealer.

When can the firearm be released?

The firearm can be released only after the required paperwork is complete and the Pennsylvania Instant Check System provides approval.

NFA items & gun trusts

05 questions
Do you handle suppressors and other NFA items?

Yes. TommyGuns Transfers is a Class 3 SOT and handles suppressors and other eligible NFA transfers by appointment. The $75 NFA transfer fee applies to items purchased elsewhere and transferred through us. NFA items purchased directly from TommyGuns Transfers do not have an additional transfer fee.

Can I file as an individual or with a gun trust?

Yes. An NFA application may be filed by an individual or through a valid gun trust. A trust adds document and responsible-person requirements, so the right choice depends on your circumstances.

Do you offer a gun trust option?

As part of our NFA service, TommyGuns Transfers can help you obtain a gun trust through National Gun Trusts, which provides the trust preparation and support.

Can TommyGuns notarize my trust?

No. TommyGuns Transfers is not a notary. Follow your trust provider’s instructions and arrange any required notarization before the trust is used for filing.

How long will an NFA approval take?

Processing times change and every application is different. TommyGuns Transfers cannot guarantee an approval date.

Inventory & orders

04 questions
Is everything you have listed on GunBroker?

No. GunBroker shows selected listings. Our Available Firearms page provides a broader view of current website inventory.

What does ‘Ask’ mean instead of a price?

It means a public price is not currently listed. Contact us for current pricing and availability.

Can you special-order a firearm that is not listed?

Often, yes. Send us the manufacturer, model, caliber, configuration, and any other details. We will check availability and provide the next steps.

How often does online inventory change?

The inventory page reads from our published inventory sheet when the page loads. Recent changes may take a short time to appear because of normal web caching.

Still have a question?

Just ask.

By appointment in Albrightsville, Pennsylvania.