How to Order a Gun

Buying a gun online from Impact Guns is straightforward — choose your firearm, complete the checkout, provide your local FFL dealer's information, and we ship directly to their location. You complete the standard background check paperwork at the FFL dealer when you pick up your firearm, exactly as you would buying in person. The process is legal in all 50 states and is how millions of firearms are purchased every year. This guide walks through every step so you know exactly what to expect.

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Step 1: Choose Your Firearm at Impact Guns

Browse our full inventory online and add your firearm to the cart. If you have questions about a specific firearm before purchasing, call our team at 800-917-7137 or email sales@impactguns.com—our staff are experienced shooters who can help with recommendations. Once you've found what you want, proceed through checkout as you would any online purchase.

Step 2: Find a Local FFL Dealer

An FFL (Federal Firearms Licensee) is any licensed gun dealer in your area—a local gun shop, sporting goods store, or pawn shop with a firearms license. You need to designate an FFL dealer to receive your firearm shipment. You don't need to know your FFL dealer before you order—you can provide this information after checkout. If you don't have a local dealer in mind, use our FFL dealer lookup tool to find licensed dealers near you. Most FFL dealers charge a transfer fee of $20–$50 to receive the firearm, process the paperwork, and release it to you.

Step 3: Provide Your FFL Dealer's Information

During checkout or after your order is placed, you'll need to provide your FFL dealer's name, address, phone number, and Federal Firearms License number. Your local dealer can provide their FFL number directly, or you can find it on the ATF's online FFL dealer database. Impact Guns may also contact your FFL dealer directly to obtain their license copy, which is standard industry practice. If your local dealer has purchased from us before, they may already be in our system and they will have a green check in the dealer lookup tool.

Step 4: Impact Guns Ships to Your FFL Dealer

Once your order is processed and your FFL dealer's information is confirmed, Impact Guns ships the firearm directly to your designated dealer via a common carrier (UPS or FedEx). Firearms are shipped in compliance with all federal shipping regulations—handguns ship overnight, long guns ship ground. You'll receive a tracking number when your order ships. Shipping timeframes vary; most orders ship within 1–3 business days of order confirmation.

Step 5: Pick Up at Your FFL Dealer

When your firearm arrives at your local FFL dealer, they will contact you for pickup. At pickup, you'll complete ATF Form 4473 (the standard background check form required for all retail firearm purchases) and undergo a NICS background check, exactly as you would buying the firearm directly from that dealer. If you pass the background check, the dealer releases the firearm to you and collects their transfer fee. The entire pickup process typically takes 15–30 minutes.

What Firearms Can Be Shipped Directly to Me?

Federal law requires that all handguns and most long guns be shipped to a licensed FFL dealer—they cannot be shipped directly to an individual's home address. There is one exception: curio & relic (C&R) firearms can be shipped directly to a licensed C&R collector. Certain antique firearms manufactured before 1899 are also not subject to the same transfer requirements. For all modern firearms—handguns, rifles, and shotguns—the FFL transfer process described above applies regardless of which state you live in.

State-Specific Requirements

While the FFL transfer process is federally mandated and consistent across all states, some states add additional requirements. California requires a 10-day waiting period and the firearm must be on the state's approved roster. New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and several other states have additional permitting, waiting period, or magazine capacity requirements. Impact Guns ships to all states where the firearm is legal and complies with all applicable state regulations. If you have questions about whether a specific firearm can be shipped to your state, contact our team before ordering.

Buying a Gun Online vs. In Our Stores

If you live in northern Utah or the Boise, Idaho area, you're welcome to visit our Impact Guns retail locations in Ogden, UT and Boise, ID to purchase in person. Our stores carry the same inventory as our website and our staff can answer questions, let you handle firearms before purchasing, and complete the transfer paperwork on-site. For customers outside our retail area, the online purchase and FFL transfer process delivers the same firearm at the same price with the convenience of home selection.

Ordering NFA Items: Suppressors and SBRs

Ordering a suppressor or NFA-classified firearm from Impact Guns follows the same basic process as a standard firearm purchase, with one additional step: ATF approval via the eForms system. After your purchase, Impact Guns holds the item while your Form 4 is processed through eforms.atf.gov. Since January 1, 2026, the $200 NFA tax stamp has been eliminated — registration is now free. Once your Form 4 is approved, Impact Guns transfers the item to you directly (if you're in Utah or Idaho and pick up in store) or ships it to your local FFL for transfer. For the full walkthrough of the NFA registration process, see our ATF eForms guide.

Find what you need at Impact Guns: FFL Dealer Lookup • Handguns • Rifles • Store Locations • All Firearms

Other Details

Local Dealer Fees

You will need to contact your local FFL Dealer to make sure of their policies, procedures, and any applicable fees they might charge.
Nearly all dealers will accept a transfer for you. They will perform all the required background checks and paperwork for your area, and charge a transfer fee (frequently $25.00 - $40.00). If we already have your dealer's license (FFL) on file, there is no need to resend it with each order. (These dealers are displayed with a green check next to the name).
You can e-mail or fax your dealer's FFL if we do not have it. You can e-mail a scanned copy to: sales@impactguns.com. Our fax number is (801)393-2476.
It is important to make sure that your name or order number is with the dealer's license so that we know to apply it to your order.

Layaway Plan (Available on Items over $500.00)

Like to buy an item from us, but don't quite have enough money on hand to purchase today? Consider taking advantage of our Easy Layaway Plan - 60 days.
Orders placed for layaway must call 1-800-917-7137, Mon-Fri, 10am to 5pm, Mountain time. We will charge a 20% deposit of the total cost of the item(s) (unless otherwise specified). If you are sending the money, simply calculate 20% and submit that amount with a copy of your order.
Item must be $500.00 or more.
During the next 60 days, you can make payments, or make one final payment at the end of 60 days, at which time we will ship your item. There will not be any charges if paid in full within 60 days.
Layaways cancelled for any reason will be subject to a 20% restocking fee of the total price, less any deposits. No changes can be made to your layaway once the layaway is placed and the 20% down is charged.
You may have one active layaway at a time. But, once you pay off a layaway, feel free to start another one!
Orders not paid in full within 60 days will be cancelled. Call us to set up other arrangements-- depending on the circumstances we can sometimes set up an extension at $30 per month for a storage fee.
This Easy Layaway Plan is also available to local shoppers in our retail outlet.
NOTE: Layaway is not available on Machine Guns, Silencers or AOW's. These items require a 100% deposit. Utah residents who purchase these items pay the full amount to start paperwork. Layaway terms DO NOT apply to Sale Prices, Free Shipping, or other promotions. Management reserves the right to revise or revoke these terms if necessary.

California Shipments

In order to properly process your transactions we will need a valid FFL number as well as a 5-digit CFLC (California Firearms Licensee Check) number. You can call one of your local gun dealers if you have any questions about FFL or CFLC numbers. Please have this information available at the time of purchase in order to expedite the process. If you have questions- please email us or call us. Please verify that the firearm you will be purchasing is certified in the state of California before placing your order. Links are found below.

Forms of Payment

Credit Card: You can order your product online using our secure server. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. All products must include the billing address on the credit card. All transactions are authorized for the full amount at time the order is placed. Please contact your financial provider for more information regarding Authorizations.
Checks or Money Order : You can place an online order, and choose Personal check or money order as the payment option. We do not accept electronic check transfers (E-Check). Once your check is received and has cleared the bank, (14 days for personal check, 2 days for money orders) your product will be shipped. Send your check or money or to:

Impact Guns
Attn: Orders
2710 S 1900 W
Ogden, UT 84401

Please note the order number on the check.

We do not ship COD.
We are unable to accept international orders.

Order Changes or Cancellations

If you need to make a change to your order before processing, contact us here: Request Changes to Your Order
Alternatively, you can email us at sales@impactguns.com. Please allow two business days for a response. Or you may call: 800-917-7137
Orders can only be cancelled if the item has not been shipped to us for processing.

Please refer to the following page for more information: Return Policy.

Price Changes

All prices are subject to change without notice. However, we will contact you if prices change, before we ship. This applies to all items, including special orders and backorders. Due to the special nature of some items, exact prices are not known until delivery is made to us.
Many items with a long leadtime may change in price over time, there is no guarantee that we will be able to ship at the ordered price if the manufacturer changes the price to us, although we do strive to keep your price the same.

Impact Errors

Incorrect items: If a product is not the product that you ordered, Impact will either replace the product or give you a full refund if returned within 10 days of receipt.

Shipping and Handling

Estimated shipping times are posted on the product information page under the title "Ships On Or Before:" please note that all leadtimes are estimates.
Please also note that some items are unique, hard to obtain, or one-of-a-kind, so Impact reserves the right to cancel your order should an item not be available to ship.
We normally will ship FedEx and US POSTAL. If you need faster shipment, we can ship 2nd Day or Next Day for an extra charge.
Alaska and Hawaii residents - your order MUST ship 2nd day or faster. Most orders over $100 value will ship with a signature-required to ensure they make it to you.
Products that have free shipping only applies to the lower 48 states.
NOTE: We make every effort to get your order shipped as fast as possible. In some circumstances, especially during sales and after weekends, we may not get your order shipped in the time specified. Please rest assured that we will ship your item as soon as we can.

Age Restrictions on Firearms

You must be 21 years of age to purchase a handgun or shotgun with a pistol grip. You must be at least 18 years of age to purchase a rifle or standard shotgun (without a pistol grip.)

How to Buy Machine Guns, Suppressors, Short-Barreled Shotguns, A.O.W.'s and Short Barreled Rifles, as Regulated by the ATF and the National Firearms Act, (NFA.)

SPECIAL NOTE: There is no longer a $200 NFA tax on transfers of any suppressor, AOW (any other weapon), or SBR (short-barreled rifled), or SBS (short-barreled shotgun).

It is a common misconception that machine guns cannot be owned by law-abiding citizens. This comes from the creation of a variety of confusing laws that have made purchasing a full-auto gun more difficult than purchasing a "normal" gun. But, if you can comply with the law, you may qualify to own a machine gun or suppressor, AOW (any other weapon), or short-barreled rifles or shotguns (SBR, or SBS).

First a brief history: In May of 1986, certain laws went into effect that made it illegal for 'civilians' to own fully automatic firearms that were manufactured AFTER THAT DATE. Many fully automatic weapons manufactured, registered and tax paid BEFORE MAY, 1986, MAY BE OWNED BY AND SOLD TO INDIVIDUALS. The full-auto guns that may be owned by individuals are called 'transferable'. Some states DO NOT allow machine gun ownership at all, no matter when the gun was made, but many states do.

To purchase a transferable machine gun, you must meet certain requirements (generally the same as when you purchase another gun, but with additional scrutiny), fill out special paperwork (called a 'form 4'), and pay a $200, one-time, transfer tax. This transfer tax no longer applies for suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns or AOWs. Every time a machine gun is transferred, the $200 tax must be paid-- usually by the purchaser. The steps to take to purchase a transferable machine gun are:

Find a dealer locally who can assist you in all phases of the transfer. This should go beyond helping you fill out the paperwork: they should help you locate the gun if it isn't in stock and allow you to shoot the gun while your paperwork is being processed by the BATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms). It will usually take 6-8 weeks, (although this can vary depending on the BATF's time to process), for the dealer to get the gun from another dealer if they don't already have it in stock (due to BATF paperwork delays).
Get your fingerprints (either by a police dept. or by a qualified fingerprinter, two imprints are needed) and two passport sized pictures taken. These will be used to perform a comprehensive criminal background check on you.
Have your local dealer help you fill out an "Application for Tax Paid Transfer And Registration Of Firearm" for, known as a "form 4".
You must have the signature of the Chief Law Enforcement (CLEO) officer that has jurisdiction over the municipality in which you live on the form 4. This could be the City Chief or the County Sheriff, for example. This is usually not a problem-- in machine gun friendly states. The form 4, CLEO signature, 2 fingerprint cards, 2 pictures, and a $200 check (your one-time transfer tax) must all be mailed to the BATF and an approved tax stamp returned before you may take possession of the gun. This may take anywhere from 2 to 5 months.

Although it may seem complicated, we are happy to help you through every step in the process. We have transferable guns in stock, and if we don't have it, we can tap into a network of dealers in other states to find it for you. Let us help you get the full-auto gun that you've always wanted-- they are worth it! We are not lawyers, and do not represent ourselves to offer legal advice. We can point you in the direction of counsel upon request.

Order the item online, or phone us at (801)393-2474 ext. 303. Your order will be treated as a QUOTE, as we begin the process described below. Quote may be cancelled at any time with no charge or penalty. We may determine you do not qualify for ownership of an NFA (National Firearms Act, often referred to as ‘Class 3’) item.
Identify an ATF Licensed Dealer (Machine Gun) dealer near you. Impact Guns has reputable dealers willing to do transfers on file all over the country. We will assist you in locating one near you. Put his shipping address on your online order. Note: Don’t know a dealer who is licensed to hander your Machine Gun Transfer? First, ask us to help you locate one, or-- Tips: contact several regular dealers and ask them if they know of a class 3 dealer, or a good source for leads are local shooting clubs, firing ranges, NRA members, etc. Your local class 3 dealer will be doing the ATF Form 4 transfer to you. He will usually charge $50.00 to $100.00 for this service. Payment in full is necessary before transfer papers will be submitted to B.A.T.F.E. If you are paying by check, we will hold the item for you for a reasonable time while awaiting your payment. We reserve the right to reject an order for any reason.
Have the dealer (or you) fax, e-mail, or mail his license F.F.L. (Federal Firearms License) and his S.O.T. (Special Occupational Tax License) to us. Use this Coversheet (Print out this form, fill in the blanks, and give it to your dealer as a faxable coversheet.)
We will transfer the gun to your local Class III dealer on ATF Form 3. This transfer will usually take between 6-8 weeks, depending on backlog at the BATF and other circumstances.
We ship to your Class III dealer upon ATF Form-3 approval. We will notify you when this happens.
Inspect your gun (at your dealer) within 5 days. If you are unsatisfied, we will have the gun returned to us. Refunds are issued after the firearm is back in our possession, less shipping and handling charges. A restocking fee may apply.
If you are satisfied, then the gun is transferred on a ATF Form-4, from your local dealer to you. This may take approx 90 days+, again depending upon the BATF and the FBI background check that begins on your end, and with your local dealers help.
NFA items are Special Order items. Payment must be made in full before transfer papers are submitted to B.A.T.F.E. Once an N.F.A. transfer has started and the paperwork has been submitted to the ATF, we are unable to cancel or return the order. If you have warranty issues with the product itself, we will work with you and the manufacturer to get them resolved. We have no way to control the length of time the ATF/NFA Branch takes to approve the paperwork.

The process is complex, but we do pride ourselves on helping you through from start to finish. Notice: these instructions are abbreviated and are intended as a guide. We are not offering legal advice as to whether or not you are qualified for ownership of NFA regulated items. Note: Penalties for illegal or questionable possesion of NFA items are severe. We may require more information from you, and you may have to provide addition information as required by your local authorities. The following guides and resources were used for these procedures and we recommend you become familiar with them: A. The National Firearms Act, Title 26, United States Code,INTERNAL REVENUE CODE B. ATF National Firearms Act Handbook

Ordering Handgun Ammo

Handgun ammo may be restricted based upon where you live. If you purchase handgun ammo, you must agree that you are at least 21 years of age and that the ammo is legal in your jurisdiction.

Law Enforcement and Government Orders

For Individual Officers wishing to order 'Law Enforcement Only' Firearms, the following specific legal requirements (with limitations) apply:

1. A letter, (see example below), from your Department Chief, Sheriff, or Shift Supervisor authorizing such purchase. This letter must state:

A- The weapon/s (or magazines) are for the Officer's use in his/her official duties
B- Said purchaser understands the gun cannot be resold for non-duty use
C- That said buyer's record has been checked and found clear of any misdemeanor crime or domestic violence conviction.

2. The weapon will be paid directly by the Individual Officer.

3. N.F.A. (National Firearms Act) weapons (machine guns, sub-machine guns, etc) and short barreled weapons (rifles LESS than 16" barrel and shotguns less than 18.5") are NOT AVAILABLE to Individual and may NOT be owned by Individual Officers. (These items (transferrable only) may be purchased as civilians for your own possesion- ask us.)

4. If the Individual Officer leaves the Law Enforcement Agency, ownership of the weapon may be transferred to another Law Enforcement Agency through a Federal Firearms Licensed dealer, or presented to said officer by the department, after which he will own and use the firearm a he sees fit, but cannot sell the firearm to a civilian.

Example Law Enforcement Letter

You may fax 801.393.2476 or email sales@impactguns.com us a copy.

Send to:
Impact Guns
LE Sales
2710 S. 1900 W.
Ogden, UT 84401

This letter must appear on official agency or department letterhead.

__________________________________________________________
Name of Officer

I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, I am a duly sworn Law Enforcement Officer with our Department or Agency, and will use the requested firearm and/or high capacity magazine(s) specified below in the course of duty. The specified firearm and/or magazine(s) are not being acquired for personal use, or for purposes of transfer or resale.

__________________________________________________________
Description of Firearm or Magazine(s)

Supervisor's Statement I further certify, under penalty of perjury, that a records check has been conducted on the Law Enforcement Officer named above who is purchasing the firearm and/or high capacity magazine(s), and that it reveals no convictions for misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence.

_________________________________________________________
Signature of Supervisor

_________________________________________________________
Signature of Officer

Home Address of Officer:

______________________
Date

Government and Law Enforcement Agency
The following legal requirements (and limitations) apply:

1. A letter, on official Agency or Department letterhead, requesting a purchase of a specific weapon or specific ammunition must be received by Impact. The text of the letter is simply your request to purchase a specific product, and that is for official use.

2. A Purchase Order from the Agency or Department must accompany the letter mentioned above.

3. Any orders for weapons or ammunition being shipped to Police Departments or Law Enforcement Agencies must also include a Letter of Tax Exemption which must be signed by the Senior Law Enforcement Office, Chief, Sheriff or Agency Director.

Automatic Knife Compliance Statement

We are required to have an Automatic Knife Compliance Statement on file prior to shipment.

Please download the statement HERE.

Email the statement to us at : sales@impactguns.com. Alternatively, you can fax the statement to us at : 801.393.2476 or mail it to us at :

Impact Guns
2710 S 1900 W
Ogden, UT 84401

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