Due to a significant increase in firearm and ammunition transfers involving items that are readily available through our shop or vendors at comparable prices, we are updating our Transfer Service policy. These changes will help us better serve our customers while maintaining a fair and efficient purchasing experience.

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We remain committed to providing transfer services and assisting customers in obtaining firearms and ammunition with a streamlined process. We will still have a REDUCED transfer fee to assist customers in obtaining firearms and ammunition not readily available through the store.

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**IN ORDER TO OBTAIN A REDUCED TRANSFER FEE, YOU MUST CALL THE SHOP PRIOR TO THE SHIPMENT OF MERCHANDISE TO CONFIRM. IF THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN, STANDARD TRANSFER FEES WILL APPLY**

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Firearm Transfers

Effective April 1, 2025: A $200 transfer fee will apply if a firearm is transferred without prior approval through the store. If the firearm is used or not available through us and verified, the REDUCED transfer fee of $100 will apply.

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Transaction typically qualifying for REDUCED transfer fees:

• Firearms that are unavailable for purchase and have been authorized for transfer by our staff
• Curio & Relic (C&R) firearms and other used firearms
• Intrafamilial transfers

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CA Firearm Excise Tax (11%) and CA Sales Tax must be collected on the full invoiced amount of the firearm shipment 

All firearm shipments received MUST have an original invoice with shipment so the proper Sales & Firearm Excise Tax can be collected.  

As of July 1st 2024, CA has a Firearm Excise Tax of 11%.

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Bringing a Handgun into the State of California

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Single Shot Pistols:

$120 For Transfer

$37.19 State of California DROS Fee

7.25% Sales Tax On COMPLETED Firearm

Intra-familial Transfers:

$120 For Paperwork and Transfer

$37.19 State of California DROS Fee

No CA Sales Tax To Be Collected

Intra-familial Transfers

‍For all intrafamilial transfers we need a letter stating the following:

   I, (NAME OF FAMILY MEMBER), am gifting the following pistol (MAKE) and (MODEL) with serial number (SERIAL NUMBER) to my (RELATIONSHIP) as a gift. 

This letter needs to be dated and we need a copy of the family members drivers license that is shipping/gifting along with their contact info and the name and contact info of their family member. Transfers can only happen up and down the family tree, father/mother/grandparent and NOT brother/sister/cousin. Have any questions, or would like a template to use, please email us at

Transfers From Individuals:

We accept transfers from non licensees (individuals). However we do not release our FFL to anyone that is not a licensee. You may verify our FFL by using the ATF FFL EZ CHECK WEBSITE and entering 9-68-03672. They must include a copy of their drivers license, an invoice and the purchasers contact information. A $20 fee will be charged if these documents are not included.

Shipping a Firearm To Another FFL:

We will ship a firearm to another FFL at no cost except for shipping, insurance and packaging material if needed.Our FFL can be verified by visiting:

https://www.atfonline.gov/fflezcheck/

Then enter 9-68-06864

***UNCLAIMED FIREARMS!***

24 hours after a firearm arrives we will charge a storage fee of $1 per day. After 6 months the firearm is forfeited and will be sold to cover cost.

If you, or the dealer you are purchasing from, has any questions on what is or is not California compliant please feel free to email us at auburngunsammo@gmail.com and we will help in any way.

Storage

Transferred Firearms:

$1 per day / per firearm

Transferred Ammunition:

$5 per day / per order

Prohibited:

$30 per month / per firearm

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*Important Notice Regarding Storage Charges for Transfers of Ammunition and Firearms:

Upon the arrival of your transferred ammunition or firearms, you will be promptly notified and will have 24 hours to come start the paperwork process. Storage charges of $1 per day for firearms or $5 per day for ammo will be charged starting 24 hours after arrival. To minimize storage charges, we encourage you to track your shipments to us and retrieve your ammunition or firearm promptly after receiving the notice of arrival. This ensures both the timely transfer of ownership and the responsible handling of your items.

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