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FFL Transfers in Des Moines, IA

6 dealers in Des Moines have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; 18 others hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a policy. Call to confirm they will accept a shipment from your seller and ask about the fee before anything ships.

Dealers that have confirmed they take transfers

Posted fees first, then chain policies. Confirm the fee and that they will accept a shipment from your seller when you call.

All 24 licence-eligible dealers in Des Moines

Alphabetical. Dealers that have not posted a policy may still take transfers; ask when you call.

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How an FFL transfer works in Des Moines

  1. Pick a dealer above and call to confirm they will accept a shipment from your seller, and what they charge.
  2. Give the dealer's FFL details to the seller or online retailer; most dealers send their licence copy to the seller themselves.
  3. The seller ships the firearm to the dealer, never to your home. The dealer logs it into their records when it arrives.
  4. When it arrives, visit the shop, complete ATF Form 4473 and pass the background check.
  5. Pay the transfer fee and take your firearm home. Delayed checks and state waiting periods can add days.
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FFL transfer questions

Which FFL dealers in Des Moines have confirmed they take transfers?

6 of the 24 licence-eligible dealers in Des Moines have confirmed they accept FFL transfers, either by posting a transfer fee or through their chain's policy; they are listed first on this page. The others hold a Type 01, 02, 07 or 08 licence that can receive a transfer but have not posted a policy, so call before you ship.

How much does an FFL transfer cost in Des Moines?

Des Moines dealers we have fees for charge $20 to $30 per firearm. Each dealer sets its own fee and some states add background-check fees, so confirm the fee when you call.

What do I tell the seller?

Give the seller or online retailer the dealer's name, address and FFL number; most dealers send a copy of their licence to the seller themselves. The firearm ships to the dealer, never to your home, and you complete ATF Form 4473 and the background check at the shop when it arrives.

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