Our Services
NFA Firearm Transfers and Sales
We handle the secure transfer and sales of suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, machine guns, and other NFA items, maintaining strict compliance with federal laws.
Silencer Expertise
Offering a wide range of suppressors, we provide personalized advice on the best options for your needs, including installation and maintenance.
Manufacturing of NFA Item
For those looking for custom solutions, we also manufacture NFA items in-house, tailored to your specifications.
Comprehensive Background Checks
We conduct thorough background checks required for all firearm transactions, ensuring your security and compliance with legal standards.
ATF Paperwork Assistance
Our knowledgeable team will help you navigate and complete necessary ATF forms, such as Form 4 for transfers and Form 1 for manufacturing NFA items.
Law Enforcement Demonstrations
We provide demonstrations and procurement assistance for law enforcement agencies, ensuring that officials have the tools they need for duty.
Secure Storage Solutions
Offering safe and secure storage options for your NFA items during the transfer process or for long-term safekeeping.
Estate Handling Services
We assist in the lawful transfer, sale, or disposal of firearms from estates, ensuring all legal requirements are met.
Expert Consultations
Receive expert advice on all aspects of NFA regulations and firearm ownership, including investment insights and compliance strategies.
What is the FFL Transfer Process?
Buying a Firearm – Transfer Process
Here are the steps to transferring a firearm as a buyer.
Step 1 – Find a local FFL
Whether you want to buy a gun in-person or online, you are going to need to find a local gun dealer. If you’re buying in-person, you’ll be able to purchase or order in their store. If you’re buying online (or having it shipped from another FFL), you need to make sure that the FFL is willing to conduct the transfer. Also, if you’re having the gun sent to the FFL dealer, you need to see if they have any special rules to follow (transfer form to fill out) and what their transfer fee is. It’s a good idea to let them know what to expect if you already know what you’ll be transferring. If you need help finding a local FFL, we cover that below.
Step 2 – Purchase the Firearm
Before a transfer can take place, you must purchase the firearm. You can either do this in the gun store or online. If you purchase the item online, you’re going to need to ship it to the FFL dealer you’ve found.
Step 3 – Transfer the Firearm
When you are on-site at the dealer’s location (or at a gun show), you start the transfer process by filling out the customer portion of the ATF Form 4473. Take your time, read the questions, and answer honestly. Common mistakes are including “USA” as the country instead of your county (e.g. Tarrant or Dallas) as required for your address and/or failing to answer all of the yes/no questions. Once you have completed the form, you will hand the form and your government issued photo ID (don’t forget this) or LTC card to the gun store employee and they’ll complete their portion of the form and run the NICS background check (unless you qualify for an exemption). Once approved, the transfer is complete and the gun is yours.
Selling a Firearm – Transfer Process
Here are the steps to transferring a firearm as a seller.
Step 1 – Sell the Firearm
The first step, obviously, is to sell the firearm. If you sell the firearm online (like on gunbroker, for example), be sure you’ve received payment for the firearm before continuing.
Step 2 – Gather Recipient FFL details
You will need to obtain a copy of the FFL license for the destination for the firearm. As you can see above, the buyer will need to select an FFL that will transfer the gun to them in-person (unless they are already an FFL themselves). You should use the ATF FFL eZ Check system to confirm the validity of the FFL and address. There is a scam where they send a fake copy to get you to send a gun to a non-FFL – do not fall for this! You may only legally ship a firearm across state lines to a valid FFL.
Step 3 – Ship the Firearm
Package the firearm and include a copy of your driver’s license so that the receiving FFL can properly record where the firearm came from. Bring the item(s) to Wiregrass FFL and we will help you to ship the item to the FFL of your choice.
Wiregrass FFL License
Click the PDF icon for a copy of our FFL License.