Find & Buy Your Firearm Online
Purchase the new or used firearm from the online retailer, auction seller or firearms dealer you choose. Before shipment, identify Ikkin Arms as your receiving FFL.
BUYING A FIREARM ONLINE?
Ship Your Online Firearm Purchase to Ikkin Arms in Rochester, NY
Found the firearm you want from an online retailer, auction site or out-of-state dealer? Choose Ikkin Arms as your receiving FFL. We receive the shipment at our Rochester location and complete the required in-person transfer before the firearm can be released to you.
1. Buy OnlineChoose your firearm
2. Send OrderEmail us the details
3. Seller ShipsTo Ikkin Arms
4. Pick UpComplete required transfer
ONLINE GUN PURCHASE TRANSFER PROCESS
From online checkout to pickup in Rochester
Most of our dealer transfers begin with a customer finding a firearm online. The seller ships the firearm to a licensed receiving dealer—not directly to the buyer—and the transfer is completed in person after the firearm arrives.
Email Us Your Sales Order
Send a copy of your sales order to chris@ikkin.net. Include your name, address, phone number, seller/dealer contact information and tracking information when available.
We Coordinate With the Seller
The selling dealer may need a copy of our Federal Firearms License before shipping. Ikkin Arms can coordinate the receiving-dealer information needed for your order.
We Contact You for Pickup
After your firearm arrives and is ready, we contact you. You then complete the required identification, paperwork, background-check process and any applicable New York requirements before lawful release.
BEFORE YOU CHECK OUT
Use Ikkin Arms as your Rochester receiving FFL
If the online seller asks you to select a local FFL dealer, choose Ikkin Arms. If Ikkin Arms is not already listed in the seller's dealer directory, call us and we can explain what the seller needs.
Call before the firearm ships whenever possible.
A quick call can prevent missing order information and unnecessary delays.
AFTER YOU ORDER
Send us the purchase details
Email: chris@ikkin.net
- Your full name, address and phone number
- A copy of the online sales order or invoice
- The online seller/dealer name and contact information
- Order number and firearm information when shown
- Tracking number when it becomes available
WHY ONLINE BUYERS USE A LOCAL FFL
Your online purchase finishes locally
Buying online gives you access to inventory from retailers and dealers beyond Rochester, but the firearm transfer still has to be completed through the appropriate licensed dealer process. Ikkin Arms serves as the local receiving dealer for customers who have firearms shipped into Rochester and Western New York.
Federal guidance requires a licensee transferring a firearm to a non-licensee to follow the applicable transfer and recordkeeping requirements. New York also has state-specific firearm licensing and background-check requirements that can affect a transaction. We handle the dealer side of the transfer and will tell you what is needed for your particular pickup.
HANDGUN PURCHASES
Handgun documentation assistance
If you provide us with your email address, Ikkin Arms can send the purchase documentation used for your newly purchased handgun so you can work with your county licensing office on the applicable permit/amendment process. Procedures can vary, so contact us to confirm the current steps for your county and transaction.
NEW YORK PURCHASES
Know before you order
Not every firearm offered by an online seller can necessarily be transferred to every New York buyer. New York has additional requirements for certain firearms, including licensing requirements affecting semi-automatic rifles. If you are unsure whether a particular online purchase can be transferred to you, call Ikkin Arms before ordering or shipping it.
ONLINE FIREARM PURCHASE FAQ
Questions about shipping an online gun purchase to Ikkin Arms
Can I buy a gun online and have it shipped to Ikkin Arms?
Yes. Contact us before shipment. The seller can ship the firearm to Ikkin Arms for the required dealer transfer, subject to federal, New York State and local requirements.
What address do I use for the receiving FFL?
Ikkin Arms is located at 1250 Scottsville Road, Suite 30A, Rochester, NY 14624. Do not simply have a firearm shipped without coordinating with us first; call 585-328-0250 so we can confirm the order and dealer documentation.
What does the online seller need from Ikkin Arms?
A selling dealer commonly needs receiving-FFL information before shipment. Send us your sales order and seller contact information so we can coordinate the dealer-to-dealer documentation needed for your purchase.
Should I come in as soon as tracking says delivered?
Please wait for Ikkin Arms to contact you. Delivery does not necessarily mean the firearm is immediately ready for customer pickup. We will contact you when it is ready for the transfer process.
What happens when I pick up the firearm?
You must complete the identification, paperwork, background-check process and all other requirements that apply to the transaction before the firearm can be lawfully released.
Can I order a handgun or semi-automatic rifle online?
The firearm and buyer must meet all applicable federal, New York State and local requirements. New York licensing requirements apply to pistols/revolvers and to acquiring semi-automatic rifles. Call us before ordering if you are uncertain about a particular firearm.
Already found the firearm you want online?
Call Ikkin Arms before the seller ships it, then email your sales order to chris@ikkin.net. We will help coordinate the receiving-dealer portion of the transaction.
