FFL TRANSFER POLICY​
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Firearm Transfers
Midwest Precision LLC ABIDES by all Federal, State, and Local firearm transfer laws.

Midwest Precision LLC is an Illinois-based Type 01 Federal Firearms Licensee.  We can process any of your non-NFA transfer needs subject to all current and local laws.  

​All transfers are by appointment only. 

Contact us at ffl@mwprecision.com or 630.749.5209 BEFORE having your firearm purchase shipped to us, so we can make proper arrangements with you and your retailer.

Our transfer fees are very reasonable at only $35 per serial numbered item plus $5 for each additional.  Please note that beginning July 17, due to additional licensing FFL costs incurred by the state of Illinois, our firearm transfer fee will increase to $45 per serial numbered item plus $5 for each additional.
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Midwest Precision LLC is on file with the following national retailers among several others:
​     Aero Precision
     Bud's Gun Shop
     Cabela's
     Cheaper Than Dirt
     DS Arms Inc.
     DSG Arms
​     GrabAGun
​     Palmetto State Armory
​     Rainier Arms

Our FFL relationship list is continuously growing.  Please contact us if you don't find your seller in the list above.

If you are sending a firearm to us, please use this address:
                   MIDWEST PRECISION LLC
                   126 W. LESLIE LANE
                   ​VILLA PARK, IL 60181
                   ffl@mwprecision.com
                   (630) 749-5209 

Federal Law requires that all modern firearms be shipped to a holder of a valid Federal Firearms License (FFL) only. The recipient must have an FFL; however the sender is not required to have one.  Any person who is legally allowed to own a firearm is legally allowed to ship it to an FFL holder for any legal purpose (including sale or resale).
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See our STORE POLICIES for more information.
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NOTE:  All sales of firearms, loaded ammunition, reloading primers, reloading powder, and clothing are FINAL, and returns are NOT ACCEPTED. 
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Transfer FAQs
How do I have a retailer send a firearm to Midwest Precision?
  • Prior to mailing any firearms to another FFL, retailers must exchange and verify FFL licenses.  Before your order can be shipped to us, please contact us at ffl@mwprecision.com to ensure we can handle your transfer in the time constraint needed and to confirm your seller has our license on file and vice versa. 
  • Send all firearm transfers to this address:
                   MIDWEST PRECISION LLC
                   126 W. LESLIE LANE
                   ​VILLA PARK, IL 60181
                   ffl@mwprecision.com
                   (630) 749-5209

What is a Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card?
  • To legally possess firearms or ammunition, Illinois residents must have a Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card, which is issued by the Illinois State Police to any qualified applicant.

How do I attain an Illinois Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card?
  • Contact the Illinois State Police through their FOID website.

What is the waiting period in Illinois for a long gun transfer?
  • 24 hours from time of purchase agreement between seller and buyer.  (ISP website)

What is the waiting period in Illinois for a hand gun transfer?
  • 72 hours from time of purchase agreement between seller and buyer.  (ISP website)

What is your most common observed reason of denial for a transfer?
  • In our experience, nearly all denials are due to the fact that a person's address on their FOID and Driver's License do not match.  If this is the case for you, please have this rectified with the Illinois State Police prior to attempting the transfer process.  You can contact the Illinois State Police through their FOID website.

​May a nonlicensee (non-FFL holder) ship a firearm by carrier? 
  • A nonlicensee may ship a firearm by carrier to a resident of his or her own state or to a licensee in any state.  A common or contract carrier must be used to ship a handgun.  In addition, Federal law requires that the carrier be notified that the shipment contains a firearm and prohibits common or contract carriers from requiring or causing any label to be placed on any package indicating that it contains a firearm.
  • [18 U.S.C. 922(a)(2)(A), 922(a) (3), 922(a)(5) and 922(e), 27 CFR 178.31, 27 CFR 478.31 and 478.30]

May a nonlicensee (non-FFL holder) ship a firearm through the U. S. Postal Service? 
  • A nonlicensee may mail a shotgun or rifle to a resident of his or her own state or to a licensee in any state. Handguns are not mailable.  A common or contract carrier must be used to ship a handgun.  A nonlicensee may not transfer any firearm to a nonlicensed resident of another state. The Postal Service recommends that longguns be sent by registered mail and that no marking of any kind which would indicate the nature of the contents be placed on the outside of any parcel containing firearms.
  • [18 U.S.C. 1715, 922(a)(3), 922(a)(5) and 922 (a)(2)(A)]

May a licensee (FFL holder) ship a firearm through the U. S. Postal Service? 
  • Yes. Licensees may mail an unloaded handgun to another licensee in customary trade shipments. Handguns may also be mailed to any officer, employee, agent, or watchman who is eligible under 18 U.S.C. 1715 to receive pistols, revolvers, and other firearms capable of being concealed on the person for use in connection with his or her official duties.
  • However, postal service regulations must be followed. Any person proposing to mail a handgun must file with the postmaster, at the time of mailing, an affidavit signed by the addressee stating that the addressee is qualified to receive the firearm, and the affidavit must bear a certificate stating that the firearm is for the official use of the addressee. See the current Postal Manual for details.
  • [18 U.S.C. 1715]

Who can ship a firearm?
  • US Mail:  An unlicensed person (non-FFL holder) can ship a rifle or shotgun by US Mail.  Unlicensed persons cannot ship a handgun by US Mail.  Pistols, revolvers, and other firearms capable of being concealed on the person (for example, short-barreled shotguns and short-barreled rifles) are defined as handguns.  Postal regulations allow the Post Office to open your package for inspection.  The Postal Service recommends that longguns be sent by registered mail and that no marking of any kind which would indicate the nature of the contents be placed on the outside of any parcel containing firearms.  Handguns are not mailable.  A common or contract carrier must be used to ship a handgun.  (Ammunition cannot be shipped by US Mail.)
  • FedEx Express: FedEx will only ship firearms via their Priority Overnight service.  (Ammunition must be shipped as hazardous goods via FedEx Ground in compliance with "Limited Quantity".)
  • UPS: UPS will accept handgun shipments by Next Day Air only.  Rifles and shotguns can be shipped by UPS ground service.  (UPS will accept shipments of ammunition.)
  • FFL: Some gun shops or FFL holders offer the handling of shipping your firearm as a service.  Contact your local FFL for details. 

ATF answers to some common questions about the buying, selling, shipping, renting or loaning of firearms for private citizens. (ATF website)
  • Transferring/Shipping/Possession of Firearms
  • Residency concerns
  • Non-citizen status
  • Age restrictions

More frequently asked firearms questions of the ATF. (downloadable PDF)
Topics covered:
  • Prohibited Persons/NICS Denials
  • Transferring/Shipping/Possession of Firearms
  • Registration/Concealed Carry Permits/State Issues
  • Licensing Requirements (Dealer/Manufacturer/Importer/Exporter)

With whom does Midwest Precision have established FFL licensee agreements?This retailer list is only a sampling and is continuously growing.  Please contact us to confirm that your seller is on file.

Please reach us at 630.749.5209 or ffl@mwprecision.com with any questions.