FFL Transfers in Amherst, Ohio
Have a firearm shipped to Amherst Arms, a licensed FFL in Amherst serving Lorain County. We handle the paperwork and the background check.
Transfer fees
- Standard transfer: $30 first firearm, $10 each additional on the same transfer
- GunBroker purchase: $35 per firearm (includes GunBroker’s $5 receiving-dealer surcharge)
- NFA transfer: $50 per item; EFT fingerprinting is free with your transfer
- From our catalog (shop.amherstarmory.com): free
How to ship to us
- Send the seller our FFL. Download the copy above.
- Seller ships to Amherst Arms. No need to notify us first.
- Wait for our call. Tracking may show delivered before it’s logged.
- Pick up with a valid Ohio photo ID showing your current address, then complete Form 4473 and the background check.
Private party transfers
Two Ohio residents can complete a private sale at Amherst Arms with both parties present. The same fees apply: $30 first firearm, $10 each additional.
NFA and suppressor transfers
As a 07 FFL, we handle Form 4 suppressor and SBR transfers for $50 per item. Fingerprinting is done on site Mondays and Wednesdays: free with your transfer, or $50 on its own, and you get the EFT file either way. Full NFA and suppressor transfer details.
Online purchases we accept
Bought a gun online? Have it shipped to Amherst Arms. We accept shipments from any licensed online retailer, GunBroker sellers and other FFL dealers. Send the seller our FFL (button above) and we call you when it arrives.
- Online retailer purchases: $30 per firearm
- GunBroker purchases: $35 per firearm
- Suppressors, SBRs and other NFA items: $50 per item. See NFA & suppressor transfers
Hours and location
Amherst Arms, LLC · 1927 Cooper Foster Park Rd, Amherst, OH 44001 · (440) 210-7979
Tractor Supply Plaza behind Arby’s, just off I-90.
Mon, Wed, Thu 4–7 PM · Fri 12–2 PM & 4–7 PM · Closed Tue, Sat, Sun
FFL transfers for buyers in Amherst, South Amherst, Elyria, Lorain, Oberlin, Vermilion, Avon and North Ridgeville. Whether you bought online from a retailer or on GunBroker, you can have it shipped here and pick it up in Amherst.
FFL transfer FAQ
How much does an FFL transfer cost at Amherst Arms in Amherst, Ohio?
$30 for the first firearm and $10 for each additional firearm on the same transfer. GunBroker transfers are $35, NFA items are $50, and transfers from shop.amherstarmory.com are free.
Do I need to tell Amherst Arms before my gun ships?
No. We call you when the firearm has been received and logged.
What do I bring to pick up a transferred firearm?
A valid government-issued Ohio photo ID showing your current address. You complete Form 4473 and a background check at the counter.
Does Amherst Arms handle NFA and suppressor transfers?
Yes. Amherst Arms handles Form 4 suppressor and SBR transfers for $50 per item, and does fingerprinting on site Mondays and Wednesdays: free with your transfer, or $50 on its own, and you get the EFT file either way.
Can two private parties do a transfer at Amherst Arms?
Yes. Two Ohio residents can complete a private transfer with both present, for $30 for the first firearm and $10 each additional.
When can I pick up a transfer in Amherst, Ohio?
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 4–7 PM, and Friday 12–2 PM and 4–7 PM, at 1927 Cooper Foster Park Rd, Amherst, OH 44001.
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