InterestedBystander Posted August 15, 2019 at 08:40 PM Share Posted August 15, 2019 at 08:40 PM (edited) Up to this point, pre GDL, most of those charging $50 I have seen were more likely retail locations. It seemed like they were priced to discourage that service (yes, I realize the B&Ms have higher costs and why transfer a firearm that they may be stocking). As such a $25 transfer fee from a home FFL is going to be inclined to get my business...but for those who have done business with Mike, there is more that goes into it for me than just the fee. I dont mind supporting my local gun shop...too bad there are not many that meet the "local" definition. A $10 or $15 difference is one thing. A $60-$80+ difference + driving distance + multiple trips, I am probably going to pass on and go elsewhere. Edited August 15, 2019 at 08:48 PM by InterestedBystander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomG Posted August 16, 2019 at 01:05 AM Share Posted August 16, 2019 at 01:05 AM Define reasonable " fees" considering the a** pounding in state fees and mandates that cost us money including an IL dedicated A&D book, mandated sales tracking software, heck I have to by law get f*cking ADT service. Half the FFl's in the state have been forced out of business. BUT I can't wait for the "Damn FFL ripped me of charging 25 bucks for a transfer" BS threads. I don't have an issue with $20/$25. It's the $40/$50 that I am not thrilled with.I am not to thrilled with the 2 to 3 grand a year to keep my FFL ether. You will damn lucky if the fee is less than 50 bucks.Where are you located? I need a new FFL. My guy wouldn’t put up with the state BS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzermk2 Posted August 16, 2019 at 03:04 PM Share Posted August 16, 2019 at 03:04 PM Up to this point, pre GDL, most of those charging $50 I have seen were more likely retail locations. It seemed like they were priced to discourage that service (yes, I realize the B&Ms have higher costs and why transfer a firearm that they may be stocking). As such a $25 transfer fee from a home FFL is going to be inclined to get my business...but for those who have done business with Mike, there is more that goes into it for me than just the fee. I dont mind supporting my local gun shop...too bad there are not many that meet the "local" definition. A $10 or $15 difference is one thing. A $60-$80+ difference + driving distance + multiple trips, I am probably going to pass on and go elsewhere.Even the home FFL's have to get the electronic monitoring. It's a dogshit pile of a law. For one thing they wrote the law as if there was only 2 types of FFL's. I am an 07 SOT yet I had to register at a home dealer. Now at first that seems great as you on the surface bypass all retail regulations. I was at the meeting with the ISP in Gurnee police Department so I received this information directly from the horses a**. In this new law it states "Any FFL that has inventory" has to comply with ALL the regulations. So on the surface while it seems home FFL's avoid all the insane costs, training requirements, signage custom made I might add, IL A&D book, A electronic A&D software, ADT monitoring etc even the HOME FFL's have to comply with all this bull****. heck the signs are designed right down to the size and type of font by law and have to be custom made. $88.00 for 2 signs made for me by marengo sign for me. So in a nut shell home FFL's will have to pay and comply with all the same bull**** as retail outlets. So your days of 25 transfers from a home FFL are friggin gone forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzermk2 Posted August 16, 2019 at 03:09 PM Share Posted August 16, 2019 at 03:09 PM I don't have an issue with $20/$25. It's the $40/$50 that I am not thrilled with.I am not to thrilled with the 2 to 3 grand a year to keep my FFL ether. You will damn lucky if the fee is less than 50 bucks.Where are you located? I need a new FFL. My guy wouldn’t put up with the state BS. Harvard on the IL/WI border. I normally don't do it for strangers or the general public as I am an 07 SOT. So if you want to work with me you need to contact me well ahead. I had an a** ship a gun broker gun to me withough ever contacting me. He used the ATF website to get my info. Gun appeared, I was What the hey!!! is this and then he turned up at my door a few days later demanding his gun, refusing to pay a transfer fee etc. Gun went back to the sending FFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captdan Posted August 16, 2019 at 07:05 PM Share Posted August 16, 2019 at 07:05 PM https://www.thebullettrap.com/range-info/ffl-services/ Waiting time starts with agreement to purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benbow Posted November 5, 2019 at 01:09 AM Share Posted November 5, 2019 at 01:09 AM We are an FFL Manufacturer, SOT, specializing in SBRs Benbow City SportsPO Box 411Wood River, IL 62095 info@illinoissbr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beezil Posted March 21, 2020 at 05:03 PM Share Posted March 21, 2020 at 05:03 PM Brother looking for FFL near IL IN border. has a gun at hammond cabelas, looking for FFL immediately. thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hap Posted July 22, 2020 at 02:49 PM Share Posted July 22, 2020 at 02:49 PM Yet another former customer of Mike looking for an FFL in the northwest, west, or north suburbs. I'd prefer to continue to use a small shop even if costs aren't what they used to be - I think it's important to support what's left of the infrastructure in the hope that better days lie ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchenryill Posted July 22, 2020 at 07:13 PM Share Posted July 22, 2020 at 07:13 PM Yet another former customer of Mike looking for an FFL in the northwest, west, or north suburbs. I'd prefer to continue to use a small shop even if costs aren't what they used to be - I think it's important to support what's left of the infrastructure in the hope that better days lie ahead. Try Done Wright Gun Repair in Crystal Lake. $25 for pistol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchenryill Posted July 22, 2020 at 09:12 PM Share Posted July 22, 2020 at 09:12 PM Yet another former customer of Mike looking for an FFL in the northwest, west, or north suburbs. I'd prefer to continue to use a small shop even if costs aren't what they used to be - I think it's important to support what's left of the infrastructure in the hope that better days lie ahead. Try Done Wright Gun Repair in Crystal Lake. $25 for pistol. I was just told they stopped doing FFL's in June. Nice small shop though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hap Posted July 23, 2020 at 12:09 AM Share Posted July 23, 2020 at 12:09 AM Yet another former customer of Mike looking for an FFL in the northwest, west, or north suburbs. I'd prefer to continue to use a small shop even if costs aren't what they used to be - I think it's important to support what's left of the infrastructure in the hope that better days lie ahead. Try Done Wright Gun Repair in Crystal Lake. $25 for pistol. I was just told they stopped doing FFL's in June. Nice small shop though. Thanks for trying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martho Posted November 19, 2021 at 02:21 AM Share Posted November 19, 2021 at 02:21 AM I have been out of the game for several years on buying new stuff. What is the normal FFL xfer fee currently? Is there a difference between long gun and handgun? The last time I did an online purchase the world was still normal - or at least not like this Thanks everyone.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurker501 Posted February 15, 2022 at 03:00 AM Share Posted February 15, 2022 at 03:00 AM I guess I can officially put my information there. Full Metal Arms, LLC 1978 Ridgemore Dr. Bartlett, IL 60103 630-478-0003 www.fullmetal-arms.com Thanks, Ricardo Garcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanishjames Posted February 15, 2022 at 04:03 AM Share Posted February 15, 2022 at 04:03 AM Transfers by John in Homer Glen handled a transfer for me recently. Smooth transaction, good guy, sells ammo at decent prices too. $40 per firearm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SammysOnion Posted February 20, 2022 at 06:55 PM Share Posted February 20, 2022 at 06:55 PM On 2/14/2022 at 9:00 PM, lurker501 said: I guess I can officially put my information there. Full Metal Arms, LLC 1978 Ridgemore Dr. Bartlett, IL 60103 630-478-0003 www.fullmetal-arms.com Thanks, Ricardo Garcia You’re down the block for me, awesome I’ll give you a call for my next FFL needs. I’ve saved your info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ealcala31 Posted March 16, 2022 at 07:28 PM Share Posted March 16, 2022 at 07:28 PM Ernie's Arms Accessories Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Ph: (312) 217-3863 Email: erniesarmsaccessories@gmail.com Web: https://ealcala6110.wixsite.com/erniesarmsacc/online-store I sell my own firearms, accessories, and ammo and frequent most of the common gun shows in the Chicagoland 7 County Area. Now a CL III Dealer specializing in AOW NFA firearms, thanks to Benbow City Sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ60477 Posted May 16, 2022 at 07:01 PM Share Posted May 16, 2022 at 07:01 PM ERNIE ARMS is no longer doing FFL but does sell firearms and ammo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty80 Posted May 23, 2023 at 07:41 PM Share Posted May 23, 2023 at 07:41 PM (edited) J&M Transfers and Sales in Island Lake. Transfers are $15 for first firearm on the 4473 and $5 for any additional firearm. Doesn't matter if it's a pistol or rifle. Just contact me through the site first to get IC pricing and to set up an appointment. My business hours revolve around your schedule. J&M Transfers and Sales LLC 3110 Spruce Terrace Island Lake, IL 60042 773-706-8789 jmtransfersandsales@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.phpid=100092173180675&mibextid=ZbWKwL Edited May 23, 2023 at 07:45 PM by Monty80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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