Firearms can only be released after completion of an FBI NICS background check.

Calibers is required to follow all state and federal laws pertaining to firearms transfers. Federal law requires an ATF form 4473 and a background check, through the FBI NICS system, is completed before we may release any firearm to a non-licensee. A current government issued photo identification card with current physical address is required to preform a background check. Calibers will only release a firearm if either: a proceed status is received or a delay status is given and one week (7 days) has passed. Calibers reserves the right to refuse transfer to any individual for any reason.

The individual that purchased the firearm must be the person that picks it up. This individual is usually denoted on the packing list or invoice. 

In the event of a denial, the firearm must be returned to the sending shop. This will be charged to either the sending shop or the person who was denied.

 

Age & Residency Requirements

Handguns (Pistols & Revolvers)

• Must be 21 years old
• Must be a resident of New Mexico

Long Guns (Rifles & Shotguns)

• Must be 18 years old
• Must be a resident of New Mexico or a state with the same firearm laws

Other (Frames & Receivers)

• Must be 21 years old
• Must be a resident of New Mexico

Transfer Fees

Outbound transfers will also be charged the cost of packing and shipping the item. Outbound NFA items usually require the payment of another tax stamp and the approval of a Form 4 before we can take possession of them. Failure to fill out the inbound transfer form before the firearm is received by Calibers will result in an additional $15 per firearm processing fee. The Transfer fees are as follows:

 

FREE for Platinum & Lifetime Members 
$25.00 per firearm for Silver, Gold & Patriot Members
$50.00 per firearm for non-members
$100.00 for any NFA item (silencer, sbr, sbs, machine gun, etc.)

Payment of the transfer fee is due when the firearm is picked up.

Calibers reserves the right to add an additional $15 to the transfer fee if this form is not submitted prior to receiving any firearm.

This form must be filled out for each firearm transferred in.

Calibers will attempt to make contact with and provide a copy of our license to the sending FFL within 72 hours of the completion of this form.

Firearms are federally regulated and require special processing.  Calibers will contact the customer when the firearm is ready to be picked up.  Firearms are prioritized on a first in first out basis.  Please allow 48 hours from the time that any tracking information received shows a confirmed delivery to Calibers before inquiring about the status of a transferred firearm.

Calibers transfer process is solely for the purpose of providing the required ATF  background check and releasing transferred firearms to qualified individuals.  Calibers transfer process is not responsible for the condition of the transferred firearm nor does Calibers provide any warranty on any transferred firearm.  Any dispute of condition, type, or shortages as they pertain to the transferred firearm is between the customer and the individual/organization of purchase.  It is the responsibility of the customer to check the condition and inventory the firearm prior to filling out the required form 4473 and running the background check.  If determined by the customer, that the firearm is inconsistent with expectation, Calibers will assist in facilitating a return of the firearm, with additional fees.