FFL Transfer

Out of State Transfers

This form is to be filled out by the person receiving the firearm from out of state, not the person or dealer who is shipping the firearm.

All background checks are started AFTER the firearm is received and processed into our inventory. Transfer form submission is NOT the background check. Be prepared for a minimum 10 business day wait to pick up your firearm after starting your background check paperwork.

All magazines over 10rds are illegal to sell/transfer/distribute/etc. in Washington State.  If your transfer firearm arrives with magazines over 10 rounds we will NOT be able to transfer/give/distribute them to you, NO EXCEPTIONS.

We will receive firearms from FFL dealers or individuals.  Individuals shipping in firearms for transfer MUST include a LEGIBLE copy of their state driver’s license or state ID.  Firearm will not be transferred to purchaser without this information.

Person who purchases and pays for the firearm must match the name on the transfer form and pick-up the firearm from Pintos. NO EXCEPTIONS.  If the person who fills out the transfer form cannot take possession of the firearm for ANY reason the firearm will be returned to the shipper and will pay a $40.00 transfer fee plus any shipping fees.  If transferee cannot fill out all state and federal paperwork without assistance or interpreter, we will NOT transfer firearm, NO EXCEPTIONS.  Firearm will NOT be transferred to anyone else and must be sent back to shipper at transferees cost. 

Anyone who transfers in a firearm must provide a valid Washington State drivers license or Washington State ID to start background check paperwork.  ID must have current physical address on front, or purchaser must provide government issued document with current physical address and name. NO EXCEPTIONS.  As of January 1st, 2024, all transferees/buyers must complete a safety class meeting the requirements of HB1143.  Free, online classes are available at Sporting-Systems.com, and transferee/buyer must present a certificate of participation before starting background check paperwork.

All firearms purchased or transferred are required to come with a secure gun storage device or trigger lock.  All firearms (new or used) purchased from Pinto’s will come with a free trigger lock, however all firearms TRANSFERRED thru Pinto’s must come with a trigger lock/storage device or the transferee must purchase one from Pinto’s before the firearm can leave the store.  Transferee cannot bring in a trigger lock to meet this requirement.

In the event of a DENIAL on the background check, firearm will be sent back to the shipper at customer’s expense. NO EXCEPTIONS.  If the firearm was shipped by an FFL dealer, it will be returned only to that dealer. If the firearm was shipped by an individual, it must be returned to an FFL dealer in the shipper’s state. Additional fees may apply.

Fees:

Our transfer fee is $40.00 per firearm. Washington State requires we collect sales tax on the purchase price or fair market value on all inbound firearm transfers involving an out of state FFL dealer. Copy of invoice required or we will assess a fair market value.  We are not required to collect sales/use tax on transfers involving two unlicensed individuals (non FFL Dealers) either interstate or in-state.  Firearms being shipped by an FFL dealer but purchased from an individual require a statement from the shipping dealer identifying this as a private sale.

As of January 1st, 2024 we are also required to collect an $18.00 state transfer fee per transaction.

Any firearms left over 30 days without authorization from Pinto’s will be considered abandoned and sold on consignment at fair market value. Our consignment fee is 15% of final sale price. Guns left over 30 days without authorization from Pinto’s will be subject to a storage fee of $5.00 per day per firearm.

PLEASE DO NOT COME INTO THE STORE TO SEE IF YOUR GUN HAS ARRIVED!!  We will call once your gun is unpacked, processed into our system, and ready for pickup.  Even if you have a tracking number and it shows that it has arrived it may not be processed into our system and ready for pickup.