Transfers

NOTE:

• We accept cash, check, or debit cards for all transactions with no fees or credit card with 3% fee.
• For returning a firearm due to non CA compliance or other reasons, we do charge $100 Fee + shipping and handling.  (Please verify your firearm is 100% CA compliant)
• For FFL shipment delivered without CA mandatory CFLC Firearms Shipment Approval letter or the FFL license, we do charge ​$40 Fee to request the proper paperwork.  Please make sure the shipping FFL is familiar with CA requirements as both documents are mandatory.
• Loyal Customer Program Lifetime Members receive discounts on ammo transfers. Check out the Loyal Customer Membership page for more information:  http://loyalarms.com/join-our-loyal-customer-program/

 

1. TRANSFER A FIREARM WITH LOYAL ARMS

   When buying a firearm online, have the firearm shipped to us using the information below:

   Loyal Arms
   101 Parkshore Dr
   Folsom, CA 95630
   Federal Firearms License (FFL): 9-68-xxx-xx-xx-07088

   California Firearms Dealer (CFD): 23105

   Contact us at ffl@loyalarms.com for our licenses.

   Once your tracking # shows that your firearm has been delivered, then you can come in and start your DROS (Dealer Record Of Sale).  There will be 2 visits you will need to make prior to receiving your firearm.  The first visit is to start your background check, and the second visit is set exactly 10 full days later to pickup your firearm upon background check approval.

   The following documents are required upon your first visit:

   1. A valid government issued picture ID such as your driver’s license or CA ID
   2. A copy of one of these: firearm safety certificate (new one is $25), hunter license, CCW, peace officer badge, or military ID.
   3. A copy of one of these: utility bill, DMV auto registration, cable bill, internet bill, phone bill, property tax with matching information as shown in your picture ID
   4. A copy of your passport or birth certificate if your driver’s license has “Federal Limits Apply” or green card if you are not a USA citizen

   Once the Dealer Record of Sale (DROS) is started, it will take 10 full days before any status is given for your background check.  Please come pick up your firearm(s) on the earliest delivery date as indicated on your pending DROS if you haven’t been contacted for delay or denials of your approval.

   The following fees will be collected during the initial visit:

   1. DROS – $37.19 by state of CA as of 1/1/2020 (Please verify DROS information is 100% correct because correction is very limited and oftentimes impossible for personal info fields forcing a new $37.19 fee to enter a new DROS)
   2. FFL Transfer Fee – $77.81
      • Fee for multiple rifles  – $40
      • Fee for transfer from civilian (non-FFL) – add $30
      • Single-shot AR Pistol fee – add $30
      • Missing CA shipping document Fee/FFL + $40
   3. FSC Testing and Permit Fee – $25 ($15 to state of CA and $10 to Loyal Arms)
   4. Storage fee: Non-Loyal-Arms firearms storage will be accessed at $5 per day after 3 full days of arrival and/or more than 3 full days after the “Earliest Delivery Day”; please come in and DROS them upon delivery and pick up on the “Earliest Delivery Day”.  This does not apply to firearms purchased from Loyal Arms or any Loyal Customer Program members.
   5. EXPIRED DROS: If your DROS expires because you did not come in to pick up your firearm within 30 days after DROS submission, full DROS and transfer fees will be accessed to resubmit your DROS.

   NOTE #1: For multiple rifles fee, all firearms must arrive within the same week.  This does not apply to firearms purchased from Loyal Arms or any Loyal Customer Program members.
   NOTE #2: Print and bring your original invoice for tax purposes.  No print invoice, no service.
   Note #3: If your firearm comes with high-capacity magazines, we charge $20-$30 per magazine to block the magazines else you must forfeit the magazines. 

2. PRIVATE PARTY TRANSFER

   This is a transaction between two separate individuals living in CA.  Both the buyer and seller must be present for a PPT transaction. This type of transfer also requires 2 visits to complete for the DROS and the 10 full day waiting period.  However, the one-handgun-per-30-day purchase limit does not apply to a private party transfer.

   The following fees will be collected during the initial visit:

   1. DROS – $37.19 by state of CA as of 1/1/2020
   2. FFL Transfer Fee – $10 for first firearm
      • Fee for multiple firearms – $10 each additional
      • Multiple Pisto/Rifle ATF Reporting – $10 each form
   3. Storage Fee – $10 per day of storage fee will be accessed if not picked up more than 3 full days after the “Earliest Delivery Day”.  This does not apply to any Loyal Customer Program members
   4. We are currently providing private party transfer service by appointment ONLY. 

3. TRANSFER AMMUNITION WITH LOYAL ARMS

   Buying ammunition online is similar to buying a firearm and requires a background check.  Please have the ammunition shipped to us using the information below:

   [This is changing starting in July 1, 2019, please see HOW TO BUY AMMO AFTER JULY 1, 2019]

   Loyal Arms
   101 Parkshore Dr
   Folsom, CA 95630
   Federal Firearms License (FFL): 9-68-xxx-xx-xx-04892
   California Firearms Dealer (CFD): 23105

   Contact us at ffl@loyalarms.com for our licenses.

   Once you have finished the purchase, please email us your invoice and your phone number so you can be contacted once your ammunition arrives.

   The following documents are required upon your first visit:

   1. The original invoice
   2. A valid government issued picture ID such as your driver’s license (We can only deliver ammunition to the purchaser on the invoice.)

   The following fees and tax will be collected:

   1. Transfer fee as of June 1, 2021: $80 for first 1,000 rounds; $40 per 1000 rounds thereafter
   2. CA sales tax must be collected on the full invoiced amount of the ammunition shipment – 7.75% for Folsom, CA
   3. Storage fee:
      • Ammunition picked up within 3 full days of shipment arrival – $0
      • Each additional business day – $5 (Please do pickup your ammunition within 3 full days of shipment arrival.)
      • PLEASE check your tracking number for delivery status and schedule your pickup.  Due to the huge quantity of ammo transfers, we do not call each customer for pickup upon ammo arrival and there is no way that we can keep track of the calls we made as well.
   4. Orders placed using our Loyal Customer Ammo Service will have no transfer fee, no shipping fee, and price will be same as posted online.

4. INTERSTATE INTRAFAMILIARL TRANSFER

   This is for interstate transfer between 2 family members with child/parent/grandparent relationships ONLY.  This transfer is exempt from the Handgun Roster; however, the one handgun per 30 days limitation still applies.  For rifles, only CA compliant rifles will be accepted for transfer.

   Please provide both ID’s of the transferor and the transferee, and a letter indicating the firearm or firearms is a gift from one to other and clearly indicate the relationship between the two.

   The cost for interstate intrafamilial transfer is $37.19 for DROS and $82.81 fee for Loyal Arms.

5. SINGLE SHOT PISTOL TRANSFER

   This is for single-shot pistol with a break top or bolt action that is originally make as a single-shot pistol, refer to FAQ for details.

   The cost for single-shot pistol transfer is $37.19 for DROS and $97.81 fee for Loyal Arms.