Francis Manufacturing & Defense
Licence held by Francis Manufacturing & Defense LLC
Manufacturer · Type 075.0 (35 reviews)
Transfers: $20 handgun · $20 long gunHandgun transfersSBR / NFA transfersGunsmithing
400 King Charles Circle, Summerville, SC 29485 · 3 mi from central Summerville
What we found about Francis Manufacturing & Defense
- Transfer fees we found
- $20 handgun · $20 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)
- Business type
- Gun Shop · gunsmithing
- Licence type
- Manufacturer of Firearms (Type 07)
Hours we found
- Mon
- 12 AM – 11:59 PM
- Tue
- 12 AM – 11:59 PM
- Wed
- 12 AM – 11:59 PM
- Thu
- 12 AM – 11:59 PM
- Fri
- 12 AM – 11:59 PM
- Sat
- 12 AM – 11:59 PM
- Sun
- 12 AM – 11:59 PM
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.
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 Francis Manufacturing & Defense
Francis Manufacturing & Defense is about 3 miles from the centre of Summerville's licensed dealers. All dealers in Summerville, South Carolina →
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- Parabellum Gunsmithing, LLCManufacturer · Summerville1.2 mi
- A C Firearms INCDealer · Summerville1.6 mi
- Allied Arms LLCManufacturer · Summerville1.7 mi
- Allied Arms LLCDealer · Summerville · 4.7★Transfers: $20 handgun · $20 long gunHandgun transfersSBR / NFA transfers1.7 mi
- Superior Ammunition INCManufacturer · Summerville · 4.4★2.0 mi
Francis Manufacturing & Defense: common questions
Does Francis Manufacturing & Defense do FFL transfers?
Francis Manufacturing & Defense 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 $20 for a handgun and $20 for a long gun; confirm them when you call.
Can Francis Manufacturing & Defense handle suppressors and other NFA items?
Yes. Francis Manufacturing & Defense 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.
What are Francis Manufacturing & Defense's hours?
Francis Manufacturing & Defense lists hours on 7 days a week, including Saturday and Sunday. See the hours table on this page and call to confirm before visiting.
Where is Francis Manufacturing & Defense in Summerville?
Francis Manufacturing & Defense is at 400 King Charles Circle, Summerville, SC 29485, about 3 miles from the centre of Summerville's cluster of licensed dealers.
Is Francis Manufacturing & Defense's FFL current?
The licence 1-57-035-07-7A-07239 is listed as active in the current ATF data, with an expiration date of January 2027. Verify on ATF eZ Check before shipping a firearm.
How to Transfer a Gun to Francis Manufacturing & Defense
- Purchase your firearm online from any retailer
- Provide this FFL's information at checkout
- Wait for the dealer to receive your firearm (usually 3-7 days)
- Visit the store to complete Form 4473 and background check
- Pay the transfer fee and take your firearm home