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CCW Methods & Issues => General CCW Discussion => Topic started by: eclipse on October 25, 2013, 01:28:44 AM

Title: transfer and background check cost
Post by: eclipse on October 25, 2013, 01:28:44 AM
What is the going rate for a transfer and background check?  Seems like most stores are asking for $50.  I thoughg it was $20 max in the DE code.  I have found some ffl holders willing to run evergthing for $30.  Just wondering if anyone is still less than that.
Title: Re: transfer and background check cost
Post by: robberbaron on October 25, 2013, 01:46:59 AM
I bought a Glock from Glock Store last month and had a local FFL charge me $30.00. Seems reasonable to me.
Title: Re: transfer and background check cost
Post by: Moosie on October 25, 2013, 01:53:16 AM
Don't quote me...  I believe Federal Firearms in Middletown does them for $20. 

Chris??  can you verify? 

Moosie
Title: Re: transfer and background check cost
Post by: Federal Firearm on October 25, 2013, 03:04:20 AM
that is correct Moosie....transfers are $20.00

chris
Title: Re: transfer and background check cost
Post by: Lumspond on October 25, 2013, 10:20:38 PM
Amendment 2 to House Bill 35 (Markell's new gun show Loophole bill):

This amendment reduces the maximum fee that may be charged by a dealer for a background check under House Bill 35 from $50 to $30.  In addition, it provides that no fee may be charged for the return of a firearm to its owner if the proposed transaction cannot be immediately and legally completed as the result (or lack thereof) of a background check
Title: Re: transfer and background check cost
Post by: SturmRugerSR9 on October 25, 2013, 10:36:13 PM
So, I guess the people that are over charging should be reported to the Attorney General's Office, or what?
Title: Re: transfer and background check cost
Post by: Moosie on October 26, 2013, 01:16:34 AM
Sturm,

just ignore them and call Federal Firearms.  hehehee    ;D

Moosie
Title: Re: transfer and background check cost
Post by: Radnor on October 26, 2013, 11:06:47 AM
just ignore them and call Federal Firearms.  hehehee    ;D

+1
Title: Re: transfer and background check cost
Post by: Obleo on October 26, 2013, 12:48:19 PM
I just spoke with a friend that used Shooters Choice in Dover for a transfer.  He said they were rude as can be and charged $50.00.  I could have choked him for not researching a little.
Title: Re: transfer and background check cost
Post by: eclipse on October 26, 2013, 12:56:12 PM
Thanks for the info.  Seems like the stores are charging 50 and the smaller ffl are charging 20 to 30.  I have 2 near by that are now charging 30. I will probably use one of them from now on.  I would probably burn 10 bucks in gas just getting to middletown.   
Title: Re: transfer and background check cost
Post by: JOET on October 26, 2013, 01:34:38 PM
The $10 bucks in gas will be more than worth the tour of the goodies that you will get to see, and the best conversation that money can buy....just my .02 cents worth..
Title: Re: transfer and background check cost
Post by: Adrenolin on October 26, 2013, 05:07:03 PM
I saw Shooters Choice charge a guy $85 for a transfer back just before they put a limit on it. I remember asking a few people there different times and usually got differing answers from $50 through $95. They do NOT want to do transfers period.
Title: Re: transfer and background check cost
Post by: Moosie on October 26, 2013, 09:19:26 PM
I've never had a good experience with Shooters. ever.  Back when it was only Dave Lawson, and two other guys who worked there... it was ok.  Now?  The service is always rude, their prices are beyond ridiculous for everything, and on top of it, I dont have anyone who can say they've had a good experience with them.

I live in Dover at this point and gladly drive to Middletown to see Chris at Federal Firearms.  As several others have mentioned, he's got a great variety of everything to look at, he knows his stuff inside and out, and I find him to always be pleasant to deal with!!  Always great conversation, reasonable prices, and $20 for transfers???  Heck yeah!!  I'll take it. 

Eclipse, make an afternoon of it. There's great backroads for scenery, some restaurants in Middletown to eat at before or after and you'll be able to meet another person from the forum.  :) 

Just my .02. 

Moosie
Title: Re: transfer and background check cost
Post by: Adrenolin on October 26, 2013, 11:05:46 PM
Cant say that I have had bad service at Shooters aside from one guy who I'll ignore if I walk in and he is the only one available. I simply state I'll wait for someone else. An older guy, never smiles, is rude and in my opinion should be fired. Most of the others I've had good talks with and even got a free box of 9mm one night when *I* sold 2 handguns for them. Thought that was pretty decent of them.

That said, they ARE overpriced on everything from firearms to accessories to range services to CCDW classes. I still go there primarily for the range as its a quick 15 minutes away from me. I really wish someone would open a decent range here in Middletown! If anyone is.. talk to me :)
Title: Re: transfer and background check cost
Post by: SturmRugerSR9 on October 26, 2013, 11:16:45 PM
There is another gun shop in Dover on Rt.10 in the chain of shops up from Carl King Inc. It's call Lawmens Supply. No Range though.
Title: Re: transfer and background check cost
Post by: Moosie on October 27, 2013, 01:09:16 AM
Sturm,

Again, I have nothing good to say about Lawmens. ZERO service. Every single one of them sit behind the counter and are so engrossed in their TV show that they wont even look up when telling their customers that they dont have it, they don't know when theyre getting more in, or they dont sell that.

Sorry, but Shooters Choice will never get my money for any reason, neither will Lawmens. 

Moosie
Title: Re: transfer and background check cost
Post by: Adrenolin on October 27, 2013, 05:59:38 PM
There is another gun shop in Dover on Rt.10 in the chain of shops up from Carl King Inc. It's call Lawmens Supply. No Range though.

Heard of them and been meaning to look up their address to pop in sometime. We head down to Dover at least once a week to do some shopping.

Edit.. Oops just read Moosie's comment. Still, I'll have to pop in at least once.
Title: Re: transfer and background check cost
Post by: Obleo on October 27, 2013, 08:12:14 PM
Sturm,

Again, I have nothing good to say about Lawmens. ZERO service. Every single one of them sit behind the counter and are so engrossed in their TV show that they wont even look up when telling their customers that they dont have it, they don't know when theyre getting more in, or they dont sell that.

Sorry, but Shooters Choice will never get my money for any reason, neither will Lawmens. 

Moosie

Same experience at the same places.  I'm off to see Federal Firearms right soon!