SHIPPING A FIREARM – FFL’S AND TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP

tactical-world.net will ONLY transfer ownership of a firearm to individuals or agencies in possession of a valid Federal Firearms License (FFL). This means we cannot ship directly to you unless you are an FFL holder.

(Click HERE to learn how to have a gun shipped near you.)

If you do not hold a valid FFL, tactical-world.net will transfer your purchased firearm to your choice of a licensed gun dealer in your state.

It is your responsibility:

  • to complete all required paperwork when you pick up your purchase from your local dealer

Be aware that it is customary for your local dealer to charge a transfer fee at the time you pick up your purchase. This transfer fee is strictly between you and your local dealer. Please check with your local dealer concerning their policies. You do not pay tactical-world.net the transfer fee.

The buyer is responsible for contacting their transferring FFL to request they send a copy of their FFL to us.

Our contact information is as follows:

SHIPPING

Whenever possible, we will combine shipping for multiple small Ammo & Magazines on the same order. However, because certain accessories can be drop-shipped from various warehouses, the shipping rates may increase. Any accessory shipped from another warehouse. Shipping insurance is offered at a rate of $1 per $100 of the ordered item(s) value and is optional. tactical-world.net is not responsible for uninsured items lost or damaged in transit. If you would like to review the total shipping charges for your order, click “checkout” to preview the order. You can preview the order including the ship-to address, and the shipping charge before you click to confirm your order. The shipping and handling charge covers the cost of standard shipping. If you require expedited shipping, the shipping fees will be greater. You must contact us for a quote if you require expedited shipping. Expedited shipping only applies to transit times, not the processing time. We do NOT ship to PO Boxes.

Orders process and ship within 3-7 business days upon receipt of full payment and a valid FFL if applicable.

Free UPS Shipping Option only applies to orders above $350. To qualify, the total value of qualifying items must be at least $350 to ship free. Any non-qualifying items and orders not meeting the minimum value will incur our standard shipping charges.

This map shows the UPS, Fedex, FWEL Transit Time from Buds for Long-Guns.

shipping time map

All handguns are shipped via a 2-day UPS delivery service.

HAWAII, ALASKA, GUAM, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, AND PUERTO RICO

  • Shipping charges to to these areas may be higher than our standard charges.

ACCESSORY RETURNS

  • Returns are ONLY accepted for merchandise found defective immediately upon receipt and returned within 10 calendar days of receipt.
  • Accessory items that have been opened from the manufacturer packaging will not be accepted for return.
  • Returns will NOT be accepted for any accessories that have been installed/mounted. Most accessory items have a manufacturer warranty. Please contact the manufacturer if there are any issues with / post-installation.
  • Original shipping charges are NOT refunded if the item is NOT found to be defective. Customers will be responsible for return shipping in these cases. These orders may be subject to a 10% restocking fee.
  • All Ammunition Sales / Ammo Components are Final and Non-Returnable.
  • Scopes / Optics Sales – Customers must work through the manufacturer if a defect is not identified immediately upon receipt.

NEW FIREARM RETURNS

  • VERY IMPORTANT – FIREARM RETURNS!! Please take your time to inspect all firearms thoroughly BEFORE proceeding with the transfer. Once a new firearm is transferred to you, it is considered used, even if unfired. Consequently, we cannot accept returns on firearms once they have been transferred into your possession. Also, we DO NOT reimburse FFL transfer fees on returned items. **Upon discovering a defect AFTER the transfer, the firearm MUST be returned directly to the manufacturer for replacement or repair (in accordance with the manufacturer’s warranty policy). By sending a defective firearm directly to the manufacturer, you can avoid the unnecessary transfer fees associated with returning the firearm to us through your local FFL dealer. Manufacturer repaired firearms can be returned directly to the customer without additional FFL transfer or associated fees. tactical-world.net will provide a prepaid label to ship the firearm to the manufacturer if a prepaid label is not covered under their warranty.
  • In the case of failed background checks and incorrect ordering original shipping charges are NOT refunded if the item is NOT found to be defective. Customers will be responsible for return shipping in these cases. These orders may be subject to a 10% restocking fee.

USED FIREARMS

  • Used Guns: Customers have 10 calendar days from the date of transfer to request a return unless the Buds Lifetime Warranty is purchased. tactical-world.net will accept a return on your used item for a full refund during this time frame if the item is malfunctioning. Shipping arrangements for the used item will be made solely at tactical-world.net discretion.
  • If items are found defective upon receipt, tactical-world.net will provide YOUR CHOICE of a replacement item (pending availability) or full refund AND pay the return shipping cost. For your added convenience, tactical-world.net will also arrange for the defective items to be picked up and returned to us by the original shipper (for firearms only). PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RETURN PACKAGES TO THE ADDRESS ON THE BOX AS WE WILL BE UNABLE TO VERIFY YOUR RETURN AND ISSUE A REPLACEMENT OR REFUND.

ALL RETURNS MUST SHIP TO

tactical-world.net
ATTN: RETURNS
380 Stanley RD
Winthrop, ME 04364

……or simply click HERE to request a return.

PICKING UP ITEMS FROM OUR RETAIL STORE

If you intend to pick up an order from our retail store, please allow 4 business days before attempting pickup. When your order is ready for pickup, you will receive an email informing you that your order has arrived and is available, typically in 2-3 business days.

We must charge Maine sales tax (5%) if you pick a gun up from the retail store. (You should see this amount calculated into your order before you complete your purchase).

If you are not a legal resident of Maine, you cannot pick up a handgun from our store; you must have the gun transferred to a dealer in your state. You may pick up a rifle or shotgun from our store if it is legal to own it in your state of residence.