FFL gun transfers in Tampa
Gun transfer with FFA is easy! If you need a gun transferred to you, have it sent to Florida Firearms Academy. Then, relax.
$35 for the first gun, $20 for each additional gun transferred at the same time. Annual Shooting Range Members get a discount. confirm
FFA's Gun Transfer Service = No Hassle Gun Transfers
Firearms sent through the mail are called transfers. It's illegal for an individual to receive a firearm through the mail without the necessary background check. You are required to send all firearms to a Federal Firearms Licensed (FFL) dealer such as Florida Firearms Academy. confirm
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) requires that you complete Form 4473 for each set of guns or single gun transferred. ATF Form 4473 FAQs confirm
How a transfer works
- Call us: (813) 221-3473.
- Give us your name, followed by the details below.
- The sender: a fax number and phone number for the transferring dealer, or the individual's name and phone number. confirm
- Your best phone number, so we can tell you the gun has arrived.
- The make and model of each firearm.
- The date of purchase.
- Complete Form 4473, required by the ATF. confirm
- Pass a background check before we release the firearm. Even if you have a Concealed Weapon License, we are required to perform a background check. confirm
The mandatory five (5) day waiting period starts on the day of purchase and is counted in business days. Business days are not weekends or holidays, and do not include the date of purchase or the date of pick-up. confirm
What to bring
- Your photo ID. confirm
- The order or purchase confirmation. confirm
- Payment for our transfer fee ($35 first gun, $20 each additional). confirm
- Anything else FFA needs at pick-up. confirm
Fees
- $35 for the first gun
- $20 for each additional gun transferred at the same time
- Members: Annual Shooting Range Members get a discount. See membership plans
Storage fee
Due to liability and insurance reasons, firearms left here more than 30 days get an additional $35 storage fee. That fee repeats every 30 days after that. We reserve the right to send firearms back to their retailer at the buyer's expense after 90 days.
Pick your gun up promptly and you won't pay it.
Buying online? Order and transfer in one place
Buy through our online dealer portal and we arrange the transfer for you. How buying online works If you ship to another FFL dealer instead, ask them about their fee. confirm
Questions people ask
How much is a gun transfer?
$35 for the first gun, $20 for each additional gun transferred at the same time.
How long does a transfer take?
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Do I need a background check if I have a Concealed Weapon License?
FFA's page says yes, we are required to perform one. confirm
What if I wait too long to pick up?
After 30 days there is an added $35 storage fee, repeating every 30 days. After 90 days we may send the gun back to the retailer at your expense.
Where do I pick it up?
13317 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33635. Hours and directions