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John's Gunshop

Licence held by Strainer, John Louis

Manufacturer · Type 07Licence active · expires Jul 2028

Transfers: $25 handgun · $25 long gunHandgun transfersSBR / NFA transfers

3670 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME 04330 · 2 mi from central Sidney

(207) 521-4218Directions

What we found about John's Gunshop

Transfer fees we found
$25 handgun · $25 long gun
Confirm the fee when you call · bring a photo ID for Form 4473
Transfers we found listed
Handguns, long guns, SBRs and suppressors (SOT)
Hours
Not found · ask when you call
Licence type
Manufacturer of Firearms (Type 07)

Call the dealer to confirm before you ship or visit. Rating, hours and fees are what we found in the dealer's public listings; they can change without notice.

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What a Type 07 licence means

A Type 07 licence is a firearms manufacturer. Many are small shops that also sell at retail; the licence carries full dealer privileges. It can manufacture firearms and build custom rifles or pistols; sell firearms at retail and run NICS checks; receive FFL transfers for customers. Some Type 07 holders are manufacturing-only workshops with no storefront — call before visiting. Registered SOT: this dealer can also sell and transfer NFA items where state law allows.

Other dealers near John's Gunshop

John's Gunshop is about 2 miles from the centre of Sidney's licensed dealers. All dealers in Sidney, Maine →

John's Gunshop: common questions

Does John's Gunshop do FFL transfers?

John's Gunshop holds an ATF Type 07 (Manufacturer of Firearms) licence, which can receive a firearm you bought online and transfer it to you after a Form 4473 and background check. We found transfer fees of $25 for a handgun and $25 for a long gun; confirm them when you call.

Can John's Gunshop handle suppressors and other NFA items?

Yes. John's Gunshop is registered as a Special Occupational Taxpayer (SOT), which allows it to sell and transfer NFA items such as suppressors and short-barreled rifles where state law permits.

Where is John's Gunshop in Sidney?

John's Gunshop is at 3670 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME 04330, about 2 miles from the centre of Sidney's cluster of licensed dealers.

Is John's Gunshop's FFL current?

The licence 6-01-011-07-8G-04777 is listed as active in the current ATF data, with an expiration date of July 2028. Verify on ATF eZ Check before shipping a firearm.

How to Transfer a Gun to John's Gunshop

  1. Purchase your firearm online from any retailer
  2. Provide this FFL's information at checkout
  3. Wait for the dealer to receive your firearm (usually 3-7 days)
  4. Visit the store to complete Form 4473 and background check
  5. Pay the transfer fee and take your firearm home
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