Like Gnf2, I attempted to do a Private Party Transfer at this establishment. I also got the same story about how the ""boss has to be here in order to do a PPT."" I called ahead and was given a time when the owner was supposed to be there. Naturally, when I arrived at the store, the owner was not around. What made this particularly frustrating is that the other party in the transaction drove 40 miles and took a half-day off of work to do the transfer.
Don't be misled by their charades, this store store simply has decided to avoid doing PPTs--a responsibility that goes along with having a Federal Firearms License. By playing their little game, they are doing a huge disservice to the shooting community, and do not deserve the support of that community.
What close-minded store owners do not realize is that every PPT brings two customers into their store, and one of those customers has to return to pick up the firearm. This translates to three potential sales opportunities, as well as future business. By making a decision to ""avoid"" Private Party Transfers, the stores are cutting their own throats. I support the local gun stores, and go out of my way to buy gear and supplies from them in lieu of online sources, but I won't be buying anything from this place, even though it means driving a good deal farther to another store.
As for the transfer, we ended up driving a few blocks to Big 5 Sporting Goods, where two enthusiastic sales people were eager to help us with our paperwork. I have since been to two other Big 5 stores for PPTs and they have always handled them promptly and professionally. In other words, they treat it as just another facet of their business, unlike some of the independent firearms dealers who tend to interject their personalities into the process.
Pros: I cannot recommend this store for any reason.
Cons: Misguided anti-PPT store policies.
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