INBOUND FFL TRANSFER FAQS

WHAT IS AN "INBOUND FFL TRANSFER"?

Since firearms can't be shipped directly to your home, all online firearm purchases must ship to one of your local Federal Firearm Licensee (FFL) Dealers like Molon Labe Arms Co. Once they have received it, you will visit their location to complete the necessary paperwork and background checks. Then the firearm “transferred” to you via an FFL Transfer.

WHO CAN REQUEST A TRANSFER?

Federal law requires that you can only arrange a transfer for yourself. You may NOT arrange a transfer for someone else. If someone else is having a firearm transferred, they must contact us to initiate the transfer themselves.

• For handguns, pistols and lower receivers:
We only provide our transfer services to buyers that are at least 21 years old AND legal Arkansas residents (or active duty military personnel that are PCS to a base or station in Arkansas).

• For long guns, rifles and shotguns:
We only provide our transfer services to buyers that are at least 18 years old. Buyers may be Arkansas residents OR out-of-state residents.

WHAT ITEMS CAN I HAVE SHIPPED TO YOU FOR TRANSFER?

We offer transfer services for Title I firearms only (ordinary rifles, pistols, revolvers, shotguns, receivers, etc - NOT fully automatic or NFA items). We only accept incoming shipments from current FFL Dealers. We do not allow non-licensees (those without an FFL License such as a private party individual) to ship firearms to us for transfer.

We reserve the right to refuse acceptance of any transfer firearm, in accordance with any Federal, State and Local laws. We will never hesitate to refuse a transfer or report a suspected criminal activity to the proper law enforcement agencies. We do not inspect or test fire any firearms that are being transferred. Therefore, we reserve the right to refuse and/or return any firearms at the buyer/sellers expense that were misrepresented by the seller.

WHAT FORM OF ID WILL I NEED TO PICKUP MY ORDER?

Before arriving at Molon Labe Arms Co for your FFL Transfer, ensure that you have the necessary identification and documents that will be required to complete the transfer.

• For handguns, pistols and lower receivers you need ALL of the following:

1. Must be at least 21 years old.
2. Must be a Arkansas resident or active duty military personnel that are PCS to a base or station in Arkansas.
3. Arkansas drivers license (or Arkansas issued identification card) with your current address.
4. If you are active-duty military and are stationed in Arkansas, you will need your home state drivers license, your active duty military photo ID card issued by the United States Department of Defense and a copy of your current orders that PCS you to a base in Arkansas and they must not have exceeded their stated rotation date.
5. Must complete ATF paperwork and pass a background check.

• For long guns, rifles and shotguns you need ALL of the following:

1. Must be at least 18 years old.
2. Virginia residents need their Arkansas drivers license with your current address. The original Issue Date must be older than 30 days. If it does not have your current address, then a change of address card must be presented.
3. Out-of-state (non-Arkansas) residents need a drivers license with their current address AND a second form of ID. Second form of identification must be valid, state issued and include your name and current address. Examples include Motor Vehicle Registration, Concealed Carry, Voter I.D. Card, Hunting/Fishing/Forestry license, State Issued Professional License, Pre-Printed Bank Check
4. If you are active-duty military and are stationed in Arkansas, you will need your home state drivers license, your active duty military photo ID card issued by the United States Department of Defense and a copy of your current orders that PCS you to a base in Arkansas and they must not have exceeded their stated rotation date.
5. Must complete ATF paperwork and pass a background check.

HOW MUCH DOES A TRANSFER COST?

Molon Labe Arms Co offers 4 types of transfer services:

1. Inbound FFL Transfers:
   • $20 for Arkansas residents
   • If the transferee is an instate resident with an Arkansas CHCL the fee will be reduced to $15
   • Additional items are charged at the applicable rate above

2. Private Party Sale FFL Transfers:
   • $20 for Arkansas residents.
   • Additional weapons that are part of the same sale have a reduced $15 transfer fee each.

3. Outbound FFL Transfers:
   • $30 for Arkansas residents
   • $40 for out-of-state residents 
   • Additional weapons that are part of the same sale have a reduced $20 transfer fee each.

4. NFA FFL Transfers:
   • $75 for Arkansas residents per serialized item.
   • Outbound transfers will require proper documentation and incur a $75 fee to cover filing fee plus any shipping and handling costs.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT DURING MY APPOINTMENT?

Once you arrive at Molon Labe Arms Co, we will begin the transfer process. The firearm will be “transferred” to you via an FFL Transfer. A transfer occurs by you filling out an ATF Form 4473 and satisfying the background check requirements.

Form 4473 requires information about the identity of the buyer and it requires answers to a series of questions to ensure that you are not a prohibited person. Upon completing the Form 4473, Molon Labe Arms Co will conduct a federal background and criminal history check on you through the ATF's National Instant Criminal Check System (NICS). Anyone buying a gun online or locally must pass a NICS check before an FFL Dealer can transfer possession of the firearm to them.

Due to Federal regulations, guns are not returnable. Please inspect your gun thoroughly before completing the transfer. If the gun received by Molon Labe Arms Co is incorrect or damaged in shipment, do not take possession of it. Contact your Seller immediately to have the problem resolved. After transfer, any warranty or repair work must be coordinated directly with the gun manufacturer.

IS A BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED?

Yes, of course! All firearm purchases require a federally mandated background check to be completed by the FFL Dealer at the time the firearm is picked up.

CAN I PASS A BACKGROUND CHECK?

Refer to the ATF's list of Prohibited Persons to confirm you are eligible to purchase and/or possess a firearm. 

Residents of other States should consult their specific State/Local laws before making your purchase or scheduling a transfer appointment.

WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR INBOUND FFL TRANSFER PROCESS?

Review the following links for important information about our various FFL Transfer services.

1. For Inbound FFL Transfers:
   • How to Buy a Gun Online
   • Inbound FFL Transfer Service
   • FFL Transfer Terms and Conditions