FAQ

No. Anything with a serial number ships to a licensed dealer, an FFL, in your state of residence. You finish the paperwork and the background check at their counter and pick it up there. The rest of what we sell ships to your door.

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If checkout lists dealers near you, choose one from the list. If it does not, find a local shop and call ahead to confirm they accept transfers from an outside retailer. Ask what they charge while you have them on the phone. Transfer fees usually run $25 to $50, and some shops charge more for handguns.

Federal law lets a licensed dealer transfer a long gun at 18 and a handgun at 21. That is the floor, not the answer everywhere. Several states now require 21 for everything, and the law of the state your receiving dealer sits in is what controls the transfer.

Yes. Your local dealer runs one at the counter when you pick up your firearm.

In some states a current permit stands in place of the NICS check at the counter. Whether yours does is a question for the dealer receiving your order, because their state law decides it.

We follow federal law and the rules of the state the receiving dealer sits in. Knowing what you are allowed to own where you live is on you as the buyer, so read your state and local rules before you order.

California is the one people ask about most. The state's Roster of Certified Handguns covers handguns only, entries are specific to model designation and finish, and exemptions exist for single shot pistols, curio and relic, and private party transfers. Long guns are not on the roster.

If you are not sure we can ship something to you, email gungearwarehousellc@gmail.com before you order.

No. Under federal law the serialized receiver or frame is the firearm, so it ships to an FFL the same as a complete rifle or pistol. New buyers get caught by this one often.

As of October 9, 2026, ATF is not enforcing federal registration for suppressors, so in many states buying one works much like buying any other firearm, background check included. State laws vary, and some states still require registration or ban suppressors, so check yours before you order.

Major credit and debit cards. The consumer wallets people ask about, PayPal and Venmo included, ban firearm sales in their own terms of service, so no licensed gun retailer can offer them.

Once a firearm has transferred to you it cannot come back to us. That is how it works across the industry, and it is why we ask you to inspect the firearm at the dealer's counter before you sign for it. If something is wrong, tell the dealer before the transfer is finished.

A firearm that turns out to have a defect is covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Email us and we will help you open the claim.

Unopened gear in its original packaging can come back within 60 days. Ammunition, primers, powder and other hazmat items are final sale for safety reasons.

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If it was damaged in shipping, contact the carrier directly to file a claim. Damage in transit is between you and the carrier, so we are not able to replace or refund it. If we sent the wrong item or it arrived defective, email gungearwarehousellc@gmail.com within 3 days with your order number and photos, and we will make it right.