FFL Dealer Transfers

FIREARM TRANSFER SERVICES

INCOMING

Provided Through

SPARTAN FIREARMS

7051 Hwy 2 and 52 W, Minot, ND 58703

*** PLEASE READ ALL FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE CONTACTING SPARTAN FIREARMS***

SPARTAN FIREARMS provides firearm incoming transfer services including Class III (NFA) items at the following fees:

Non-NFA Items:  $35 per item (Only applies to firearms not purchased through SPARTAN FIREARMS).

NFA (CLASS III) Items:  $100 per item

To expedite the transfer of your firearm, please read, understand and follow the appropriate instructions below.

*** SPARTAN FIREARMS does not transfer (or sell) Handguns, Lower Receivers, Pistol Grip Shotguns or NFA (Class III) items to anyone under the age of 21***

*** INDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS for pick-up (and purchase) of items is at the end of this document.  Make sure you understand these requirements.  If you have any questions concerning these requirements please contact us at 701-838-4867***

1. How To Complete Your Transfer:
   1. Complete your sale and pay the dealer, individual, auction, etc. for the cost of the firearm.
   2. YOU must complete the transfer form on our website (https://spartanfirearms.us/ffl-transfers/) and we will send a copy of our Federal Firearms License (FFL) to the shipper.
   3. The SELLER/SHIPPER must include the following items/information in the box with the firearm:
      1. Incoming from a DEALER: A current, clear, signed copy of their FFL
      2. Incoming from an INDIVIDUAL: A current, clear, legible copy of their State-Issued Driver’s License or State Photo ID Card, and their phone number
      3. ALL INCOMING TRANSFERS must include YOUR Name, Address and Phone Number so that we can contact you.
   4. When the firearm(s) arrives, we will attempt to call you provided that para c. above was followed.  The following are SPARTAN FIREARMS policies once a firearm arrives:
      1. If we receive a firearm without a Dealer’s FFL or an Individual’s Current ID as stated in para c. above, the transfer of the firearm will NOT be allowed, NO EXCEPTIONS!!!  This is YOUR responsibility to contact the Seller/Shipper to provide SPARTAN FIREARMS with these items.  If you have not picked-up your firearm in an appropriate time period, then a STORAGE FEE will be assessed (see para 2b. below for details). 
      2. If we receive a firearm without YOUR information, at least your name and phone number, then SPARTAN FIREARMS cannot contact you!  In addition, the transfer of the firearm will NOT be allowed, NO EXCEPTIONS!!!  The Seller/Shipper MUST provide this information to ensure the correct individual/buyer is picking up the firearm.  This is YOUR responsibility to ensure the Seller/Shipper includes your contact information. If you have not picked-up your firearm in an appropriate time period, then a STORAGE FEE will be assessed (see para 2b. below for details).
      3. If you are tracking your shipment and determine that the firearm arrived at SPARTAN FIREARM, DO NOT call the store to inquire about the firearm.  Receipt of the firearm is done in accordance with Federal and State requirements and this takes time.  WE will contact you.  Exception: If you determine that the firearm was delivered and have not received a call in over 48-hours, please contact the store.  If you have not picked-up your firearm in an appropriate time period, then a STORAGE FEE will be assessed (see para 2b. below for details).
      4. We only conduct transfers during normal store (Not Range!) business hours. See our website (https://spartanfirearms.us) for our store side business hours.
2. Pick-Up of Firearm, Storage Fee Assessment, and Abandoned Property
   1. Pick-Up of Firearm – You must provide a valid government-issued photo identification (ID) document that contains your name, residence (no PO Boxes) address, and date of birth to transfer (or purchase) any firearm here at SPARTAN FIREARMS.  The following are primary forms of identification for the following types of firearms:
      1. If your actual physical address is different than what is indicated on the ID document, then you must all also provide one of the following showing your current physical address:
         1. Another valid, government-issued document (i.e. tax documentation)
         2. Valid electronic document from a government website
         3. Vehicle registration
         4. Any other type of government permit
         5. Hunting/Fishing License (must be current and valid)
         6. Current Lease agreement
         7. Current Utility Bill
      2. Handgun – You must be a resident of North Dakota to pick up (or purchase) a handgun at SPARTAN FIREARMS.  The following primary identifications provides residency in North Dakota (ND):
         1. ND State-Issued Driver’s License or State-Issued Photo ID Card.
         2. Military – Active-duty military personnel Permanently (Not TAD/TDY) stationed in ND are treated as ND residents.  For military personnel, without one of the ND identifications in para a) above, must provide the following to be considered a resident of ND when picking up a firearm:
            1. Current Military Identification Card
            2. Copy of PCS orders assigning service member to a unit located in ND
            3. A State (Any) Issued Driver’s License or State Issued Photo ID
         3. Lawful Alien Status:
            1. Must also have an Alien Resident identification number, or INS Admission Number, and
            2. A utility bill or lease agreement which shows that you have resided in the State continuously for at least 90 days prior to the transfer of the firearm
         4. Non-Immigrant Status – Contact SPARTAN FIREARMS before having a firearm of any type transferred.
      3. Lower Receiver – Same as Handgun
      4. Pistol Grip Shotgun – Same as Handgun
      5. Long Gun (Rifle/Shotgun) – You do not have to be a resident of ND to pick up (or purchase) a long gun at SPARTAN FIREARMS. 
         1. However, use of Out-of-State identification subjects the transfer of the firearm to the Laws and Regulations of that State. 
         2. The only requirement is a current State (Any) Issued Driver’s License or State-Issued Photo ID.
         3.  Due to the severely restrictive firearm laws and regulations of the State of California, Spartan Firearms DOES NOT transfer (or sell) firearms to residents of California**
      6. NFA (Class III) – Same as Handgun with the following requirements/restrictions:
         1. YOU must complete an ATF Form 4, when the NFA item arrives at SPARTAN FIREARMS.  This is an application for a Tax Stamp, authorizing you to possess the NFA item.
         2. Once the Form 4 is completed, the form will be submitted to the ATF for processing.  The Form 4 will NOT be submitted until appropriate fees are paid, including the $100 transfer fee.  If you have not completed your Form 4 in an appropriate time period, then a STORAGE FEE will be assessed (see para b. below for details).
         3. After submission, processing of the Form 4 is usually between a 6-9 months process.  The NFA item will NOT be transferred until an approved Tax Stamp is received.
         4. Once the Form 4 is submitted, SPARTAN FIREARMS CANNOT check on the status of the application.  The ATF will not let us inquire beyond asking if the application has arrived.  You, as the person submitting the form, can call the ATF NFA Firearms Branch at 304-616-4500 and inquire.  You will need to provide the serial number of the NFA item to the ATF should you choose to do so.
         5. Once an approved Form 4 (Tax Stamp) is received for your NFA item, we will contact you.  If you have not picked-up your NFA item in an appropriate time period, then a STORAGE FEE will be assessed (see para b. below for details).
   2. Storage Fee Assessments – A storage fee will be assessed if the firearm/NFA item is not picked up in appropriate time period.  The time periods and fees are list below:
      1. All Non-NFA items (Handgun, Shotgun, Rifle, etc.) – You will have 5 Business Days from initial receipt to pick up your firearm.  Starting on the sixth day, a $3 a day storage fee will begin.  The transfer of the firearm will not be complete until all storage and transfer fees are paid.
      2. NFA Items (Suppressors, Short Barrel Rifles, etc.)
         1. ATF Form 4 Completion – You will have 10 Business Days from the initial receipt of the NFA item to come in and complete your ATF Form 4.  Starting on the eleventh day, a $3 a day storage fee will begin.  The ATF Form 4 will NOT be submitted until all storage and transfer fees are paid.
         2. Receipt of Approved ATF Form 4 (Tax Stamp) – You will have 20 Business Days from the receipt of the approved Form 4 to pick up you NFA item.  Starting on the twenty-first day, a $3 a day storage fee will begin.  The transfer of the NFA items will not be completed until all storage fees are paid.
      3. Military Exception:  
         1. The only exception will be a military deployment, and in such case, your fees are waived.  However, you need to contact SPARTAN FIREARMS at either 701-838-4867 or salesteam@spartanfirearms1.com.  
         2. You must provide an end date for your deployment.  The day after this date, your 5 Business Days will begin. Starting on the sixth day, a $3 a day storage fee will begin.  The transfer of the firearm will not be complete until all storage and transfer fees are paid.
   3. Abandoned Property
      1. According to ND Century Code, any item not picked-up after 180 days is considered ABANDONED!
      2. After SPARTAN FIREARMS has been in possession of your item(s) for 180 days, you the buyer/recipient of said items permit SPARTAN FIREARMS to sell the firearm(s), NFA items, accessories, etc. for the total amount of storage fees, transfer fees, and administrative fees, regardless of the actual, perceived, or emotional value of the item(s).  Any and all such funds will be considered payment in full to SPARTAN FIREARMS.

*** BY USING SPARTAN FIREARMS AS YOUR TRANSFER AGENT, YOU AGREE TO THESE AND ALL OTHER TERMS OUTLINED ON THIS WEBSITE AND IN THIS DOCUMENT.  YOU, THE BUYER/RECIPIENT, HOLD SPARTAN FIREARMS AND ITS EMPLOYEES HARMLESS OF ANY KIND AND ALL LIABILITY AND/OR LOSS DUE TO EXCESSIVE STORAGE FEES AND ABANDONED PROPERTY***

***PLEASE READ***

ANY ITEM SENT TO SPARTAN FIREARMS AND NOT PICKED-UP WITHIN 180 DAYS IS CONSIDERED

!!!ABANDONED!!!

YOU, AS THE BUYER/RECIPIENT, MUST KNOW THE FEDERAL AND ND FIREARM LAWS AND REGULATIONS BEFORE PURCHASING A FIREARM OR NFA TIME AND HAVING IT SENT TO US FOR TRANSFER