Web Transfer

If you decide to purchase a firearm from a dealer from out of state, you will need a local dealer to transfer that firearm for you.

First things first.

RATTLESNAKE ARMORY CAN AND WILL REFUSE TO PERFORM A TRANSFER FOR ANYONE WHO WE BELIEVE IS INTENDING TO VIOLATE ANY STATE OR FEDERAL LAW INVOLVING THE FIREARM. 

You will need to send the selling dealer a copy of our FFL. You can get a copy of it by clicking here.

You will need to have the following with you when it comes time to transfer your firearm.

• Connecticut Drivers License or State Identification.
• One of the following for firearms classified as Pistols, Revolvers, or Others:
  • Connecticut Permit to Carry Pistols & Revolvers
  • Connecticut Eligibility Certificate to Purchase Pistols & Revolvers
• One of the following for firearms classified as Rifles or Shotguns:
  • Connecticut Permit to Carry Pistols & Revolvers
  • Connecticut Eligibility Certificate to Purchase Pistols & Revolvers
  • Connecticut Eligibility Certification to Purchase Long Guns.
• Your current address must be on both documents provided.
  • If your address needs updating
    • Request an updated document from the DMV and/or CT DESSP SLFU.
    • or Go to your local police department and request address update stickers.
• Payment for each firearm being transferred. The current fee is $40 per firearm being transferred. Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express are accepted. No Checks unless you are a repeat customer.
• If you delay your pickup by 30 days, your firearm shall be put into Storage.
• Fill out ATF Form 4473, CT DPS-3-C (4x), and CT DPS-67-C (One for each firearm being transferred).

Payment for transfer services does not guarantee the State of Connecticut will approve your transfer. In the event the State of Connecticut denies your transfer you will have the following options:

• Return firearm to originating Dealer. You are responsible for return shipping fees and obtaining the originating Dealers FFL if they have not provided it.
• Request we store the firearm until you clear up any issues with the state. The storage fee is currently $25 for the first month, and $15 each month or partial month after. If you clear up your issues with the state, All storage fees and another processing fee of the current fee is due prior to performing the transfer.
• Request that we sell the firearm on your behalf. Terms for resale will be discussed at that point in time. 

Abandoned Firearms:

A firearm (or any item a buyer ships to Rattlesnake Armory) that is considered abandoned shall become property of Rattlesnake Armory Inc. Rattlesnake Armory will then dispose of such firearm as it sees fit. If firearm is sold, Rattlesnake Armory shall retain 100% of the proceeds.

A firearm shall be considered abandoned under the following circumstances:

• Buyer ships firearm to Rattlesnake Armory, provides no contact information and leaves firearm in our possession for 30 days or more.
• Firearms that are left in storage and no payment is made for 90 days.