When is transfer required?

GunTab requires that certain types of merchandise be formally transferred to the buyer via a Federal Firearm Licensee (FFL) or, for same-state NFA transactions, the BATF. “Formal transfer” means a federally-authorized entity records the transfer and performs an FBI NICS background check on the buyer. GunTab requires formal transfer even for same-state transactions where formal transfer is not legally required.

Transfer is required for all of these types of merchandise:

• Firearms
• Any other weapons
• Ammunition (in states that require transfer of ammunition)
• Frames/receivers
• Suppressors

GunTab simply ensures that these types of merchandise are formally transferred. It is the responsibility of Federal Firearm Licensees and the BATF to ensure every transfer is lawful.