Compliance · 5 min read · 2026-01-14
How FFL Transfers Actually Work
A calm, step-by-step walk through what happens from click to delivery — no jargon, no fluff.
Step 1 — you order
Checkout like any other site. Credit card, shipping address, etc. Your firearm does not ship to that address.
Step 2 — select your FFL
You choose a local licensed dealer from our directory. If yours is not listed, we contact them for a license on file.
Step 3 — we ship
The firearm ships directly to that FFL. You will receive tracking once it is on the truck.
Step 4 — you complete 4473
Visit your FFL. You will complete ATF Form 4473 and a NICS background check, pay any transfer fee the FFL charges, and carry your firearm home.
Written by Sentinel Arms Co.. This article is for informational purposes only — not legal advice.