Agree on the Purchase
Buyer and seller agree on the firearm and sale. Before anyone travels or ships the firearm, contact Ikkin Arms and tell us where the seller is located.
PRIVATE PARTY FIREARM TRANSFERS • ROCHESTER NY
Buying a Firearm From Another Individual?
Ikkin Arms helps Rochester and Western New York customers complete private-party firearm transfers through a clear, professional dealer process. Whether the seller is local or the firearm needs to be shipped to us, call first so we can explain the correct next step for your transaction.
1. Make the DealBuyer & seller agree
2. Call Ikkin ArmsConfirm the process
3. Bring or ShipWe receive the firearm
4. Complete TransferRequired in-person steps
INDIVIDUAL FIREARM TRANSFER PROCESS
A clear path from private sale to lawful pickup
Private sales can be different from buying from an online firearms dealer. The seller may be nearby and bring the firearm to us, or the seller may be outside the Rochester area and need to arrange shipment. Start by calling Ikkin Arms so we can tell you which path applies.
Get the Firearm to Ikkin Arms
A local seller can coordinate bringing the firearm to our Rochester location. For a non-local seller, call first so we can explain the receiving, shipping and identification information needed for the transaction.
Complete the Required Transfer
Once the firearm is received and ready, the buyer completes the identification, paperwork, background-check process and any other requirements that apply before the firearm can be released.
LOCAL PRIVATE SALE
Seller is in the Rochester area
If the seller is local, call Ikkin Arms before coming in. We can explain what the buyer and seller should bring and coordinate the firearm being received for the transfer.
Call before the visit whenever possible.
A quick call helps avoid unnecessary trips and makes sure both parties arrive prepared.
NON-LOCAL PRIVATE SALE
Seller is outside the Rochester area
If you purchase a firearm from an individual who is not local, contact Ikkin Arms before the firearm is shipped. We can explain how the seller should coordinate delivery to our licensed location and what information should accompany the firearm.
Do not assume a private seller should ship directly to the buyer. Contact us first so the transaction can be handled through the appropriate process.
WHAT TO DO FIRST
Tell us where the seller is located
The easiest way to start is to call 585-328-0250. Tell us whether the firearm is coming from a local individual or needs to be shipped from outside the Rochester area. We can then explain the next step before the firearm changes hands or enters shipment.
HANDGUN TRANSFERS
Additional New York handgun steps may apply
Handgun transactions can involve county licensing or permit-amendment requirements in addition to the dealer transfer. Contact Ikkin Arms before arranging the transaction so we can explain the current process for your situation.
NOT SURE WHICH TRANSFER PAGE?
Private seller vs. online dealer
This page is for purchases from another individual. If you are buying from an online retailer, auction dealer or gun shop and having that dealer ship the firearm to us, use our Online Firearm Purchase / Dealer Transfer information instead.
INDIVIDUAL TRANSFER FAQ
Questions about private-party firearm transfers
These answers cover common starting questions. Call us for details about your specific transaction.
Can Ikkin Arms handle a firearm purchase from another individual?
Yes. Contact Ikkin Arms before the transaction so we can confirm the transfer details and explain what the buyer and seller need to do.
What if the seller is local?
Call us first. We can explain what both parties should bring and coordinate the firearm being received for the transfer at our Rochester location.
What if the seller lives outside the Rochester area?
Contact us before shipment. We can explain the receiving, shipping and seller-identification information needed for the transaction.
When should the buyer come in?
If a firearm is being shipped, wait until Ikkin Arms contacts you to confirm that it has been received and is ready for the transfer process.
What happens before the firearm is released?
The buyer must complete the identification, paperwork, background-check process and any other federal, New York State or local requirements that apply to the transaction before release.
Is this the same process as buying a firearm from an online dealer?
Not necessarily. A purchase from an online firearms dealer follows our dealer-transfer process. If the seller is a retailer or firearms dealer, see the Online Dealer Transfers page or call us before the firearm ships.
Ready to arrange a private-party firearm transfer?
Call Ikkin Arms before the seller brings or ships the firearm. We will help you identify the correct next step for the transaction.
