Train Protect Defend · FFL Transfers
FFL Firearm Transfers
Thank you for choosing Train Protect Defend for your firearm(s) transfer.
Please review the following Terms & Conditions carefully before shipping any firearm to Train Protect Defend. By shipping a firearm to us, you agree to these terms.
Transfer Fees
$25
with a valid Texas License to Carry
$35
without a License to Carry (background check required)
📍 Pickup: Denton area, by appointment only.
Our published FFL transfer fees supersede any fees listed on third-party websites or dealer listings.
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“I’m about to buy a gun online.”
Fill out the transfer request form BEFORE anything ships to us.
👉 Tap here for the request form →
“What do I do before it ships?”
Pay the seller in full, no COD, and send us the tracking number.
👉 Tap here for shipping rules →
“My gun arrived. How do I pick it up?”
Denton area, by appointment only. Bring your Texas ID.
👉 Tap here for pickup →
“What happens at pickup?”
ATF Form 4473 on-site, ID and age checks, LTC or NICS background check.
👉 Tap here for the transfer process →
Pre-Shipment Requirements
- You must complete the firearm transfer request form before any firearm is shipped to our location (whether from a manufacturer, distributor, or another FFL dealer).
- You are solely responsible for verifying that the firearm you are purchasing is legal for you to own under all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
- You must pay the seller 100% of the purchase price before the firearm is shipped to us. Train Protect Defend does not accept firearms shipped Cash on Delivery (COD).
- Provide us with the shipping tracking number and/or add our email (info@trainprotectdefend.com) to the shipment so we receive real-time updates.
FFL & Shipping Notes
- We do not provide copies of our FFL to non-FFL holders.
- Federal law requires you personally to pick up the firearm. No one else may pick it up or complete paperwork on your behalf.
Pickup Procedures
Pickup is in the Denton area, by appointment only, once the firearm has arrived.
- We will notify you by phone, email, and/or text when your shipment arrives and will schedule a mutually convenient pickup time.
- Do not arrive without an appointment — a $15 convenience fee will be charged.
- Rescheduled appointments require at least 24 hours’ notice, or a $15 convenience fee will apply.
- No-shows or missed appointments will incur a $25 convenience fee. Re-scheduling is at our discretion.
Storage Fees
- Firearms must be picked up within 7 days of our receipt notification.
- After 7 days, a $15 per day storage fee will apply until pickup or return to sender.
Questions about your pickup? Contact us:
✉️ Email info@trainprotectdefend.com 📞 Call Walt 💬 Text WaltReturn-to-Sender Policy
If you are ineligible for transfer (e.g., background check denial, failure to meet age or identification requirements, or any other legal disqualification), or if you choose not to accept the transfer, or you fail to schedule/receive the firearm within a reasonable period, the firearm will be returned to the original sender/dealer.
A $25 return-to-sender fee (plus any applicable shipping costs charged by the carrier) will be applied in these cases. This fee covers handling, administrative processing, and return shipping coordination.
Required Transfer Process (ATF Compliance)
Before releasing the firearm to you, Train Protect Defend will:
- Provide and have you complete the ATF Form 4473 on-site at the time of pickup (you may not bring or pre-fill this form)
- Verify your identity with a valid, unexpired Texas-issued photo ID
- Confirm that your current address matches the address listed on your identification
- Verify you meet federal age requirements: 18 years or older for long guns (rifles/shotguns) and 21 years or older for handguns (pistols/revolvers)
- Verify a valid Texas Concealed Handgun License (if applicable) and/or conduct a NICS background check.
If you don’t have your LTC, we highly recommend getting yours.
👉 Why get your Texas LTC? → Get your LTC online · $39.99 →Liability & Condition
- Train Protect Defend is not responsible for damaged, lost, or missing items during shipping.
- All firearms are accepted and transferred “as-is” from the sender/seller. You assume full responsibility for the condition upon receipt.
Quick answers
▼ How much is an FFL transfer?
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$25 with a valid Texas License to Carry. $35 without a License to Carry (background check required).
▼ Where do I pick up my firearm?
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In the Denton area, by appointment only, once the firearm has arrived. We will contact you to schedule a time.
▼ Can someone else pick it up for me?
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No. Federal law requires you personally to pick up the firearm. No one else may pick it up or complete paperwork on your behalf.
▼ How long do I have to pick it up?
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Firearms must be picked up within 7 days of our receipt notification. After 7 days, a $15 per day storage fee will apply until pickup or return to sender.
▼ Can I send you a gun COD?
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No. You must pay the seller 100% of the purchase price before the firearm is shipped to us. Train Protect Defend does not accept firearms shipped Cash on Delivery (COD).
▼ Can I get a copy of your FFL?
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We do not provide copies of our FFL to non-FFL holders.
▼ Where are your other policies?
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Refunds, rescheduling and gun sales policies are on our Policies page. See our Policies →
Questions about a transfer?
✉️ Email info@trainprotectdefend.com 📞 Call Walt 💬 Text Walt 📄 See our Policies →Step 1 · Before anything ships
Firearm Transfer Request Form
👇 Fill out the form below before your firearm is shipped to us.
Firearm pick up is available BY APPOINTMENT ONLY once your purchase has arrived. Train Protect Defend will notify you via phone, email and/or text message when we have received your firearms shipment and will coordinate a mutually convenient time for the gun transfer to your possession.