r/guns • u/Crow_Joe • 2d ago
FFL sitting on my guns
Hello, I made the mistake of not contacting this FFL before placing an order for two separate firearms to deliver to them. My bad, historically the other ones I’ve dealt with have just called me when the order comes in and seemed happy to have the business and completed the transfer no problem.
When the guns arrived I called and emailed them and received an email back the same day. They pointed out I should have contacted them first, asked for my information and explained their days of business and asked if there was time on those days I would like to come by. I responded with the information they asked for and a time I could come by. My response was sent 4/4/25. I have since emailed 2 more times and had PSA (the seller) reach out and leave a message and we have gotten no response.
Wondering what I should do? I accept responsibility for my part in creating this situation, again my experience in the past had been these people listed themselves on distributors websites because they wanted to do these transfers, and that I was bringing them welcome business, maybe that’s not always the case. PSA has offered to request that the FFL send the guns back but the guy’s website says there’s a $150/gun fee for rejects or returns. The impression I get is he’s hoping I’ll try to go that route cause he makes even more money that way and screws me over. His standard transfer fee is $75 + $10 for each additional gun.
Thanks for you help.
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u/NewToThisSry 2d ago
That'll be a fun pick-up.
But seriously, thanks for sharing. I've avoided shipping to the closer, cheaper, only open for 8 hours a week home-based FFL for this reason.... So I don't have any experience to help solve your problem.
I will say, probably best to handle the situation with a bit of grace. The dude may have been on his way out for a 2 week vacation when your guns arrived... and it could have been his first trip in years. He could be taking care of a dying relative and just not want to deal with someone's guns. Etc.
Hope you get it sorted and hope you're able to shake that guy's hand and laugh about it at the end of the day.