FFL TRANSFERS
Bought a firearm online? Use Gunslinger's Guns — a home based FFL in Frederick, MD that specializes in fast, simple, and convenient firearm transfers by appointment. Once your firearm arrives, you'll receive a text/email with an online scheduling link the same day it arrives. No waiting, no wondering where your firearm is. Most can schedule an appointment the same day! Day and evening appointments are available 7 days a week.
* Long guns are not regulated items and do not require the MSP fee.
† First Responders receive a $10 discount off the transfer fee.
SAME-DAY NOTIFICATION
We'll send you an email and text the same day your firearm arrives so you can schedule your pickup appointment right away. Most can schedule the same day! Day and evening appointments available 7 days a week.
HOW IT WORKS
Read Gunslinger's Guns Transfer Policy
Before purchasing, read Gunslinger's Guns FFL Transfer Policy to understand our requirements and procedures.
Read Transfer Policy (PDF)Ensure the Firearm Can Be Transferred into Maryland
Gunslinger's Guns will only transfer Maryland legal firearms to an eligible party. All firearms must be Maryland compliant. Maryland compliant handguns must be listed on the Maryland Handgun Roster (or be manufactured prior to 1985). Certain long guns including some AR style rifles are also banned in MD. Note: Any magazine capable of holding more than 10 rounds cannot and will not be transferred with any firearm.
Select Gunslinger's Guns as the FFL
If using sites such as gunbroker.com, guns.com, budsgunshop.com, palmettostatearmory.com, and many others, Gunslinger's Guns will be a checkout option as a Frederick, MD area FFL. If you need FFL services for a purchase or transfer that isn't from a site where we are listed, please email us.
Wait to Hear Your Firearm Has Arrived & Schedule Appointment
Once your firearm arrives at Gunslinger's Guns we will text and email you the same day your firearm is received with a quick and easy scheduling link. Customers can typically get an appointment the same day the firearm arrives!
Visit Gunslinger's Guns at Your Appointment Time
Visit our Frederick home-based FFL location at your scheduled appointment time and ensure you bring the following with you and are prepared to do the following:
Maryland Regulated Items – Handguns
- Payment for the non-refundable transfer service fee (cash, debit card, credit card)
- Valid Maryland Driver's License or DMV Issued Identification Card
- Valid Maryland HQL license or exemption identification
- Please start MSP form 77R online if you would like to save time
- At our location you will fill out a Federal Form 4473 and initiate a new online handgun registration application
All handguns, per Maryland law, will be available for pickup on approved applications 7 business days from final application submission. You will get an email notice from the MD State Police.
Maryland Non-Regulated Items – Long Guns
- Payment for the non-refundable transfer service fee (cash, debit card, credit card)
- Valid Maryland Driver's License or DMV Issued Identification Card
- At our location you will fill out a Federal Form 4473
Once your background check is approved you may take possession of your firearm.
Pick Up Your Firearm
Once your firearm is approved and any waiting periods have elapsed, you may pick it up. For long guns, this is typically the same day as Step 5. For handguns, Gunslinger's Guns will text and email you with a scheduling link. Per our Transfer Policy, you must pick up your firearm within 30 days of approval or a $2 daily storage fee applies. Failure to pick up within 60 days for any reason results in forfeiture of the firearm.
WHAT TO BRING
Please be sure to bring the following to your appointment:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can't find an answer? Email us at [email protected].
† First Responders receive a $10 discount off the transfer fee.