Transfer Policy

• Transfer fees are due at the time of the background check and are assessed regardless of the outcome. Payment can be made via cash, credit card, or Zelle. Credit

• The cash fees for standard incoming transfers are as follows:

  • Standard: $25 for the first firearm and $5 per additional firearm in the same transaction

  • Military/LEO/First Responder: $17 for the first firearm and $5 per additional firearm in the same transaction

  • These fees include the mandatory $2 VSP Background Check fee

• The fees for Third-Party NFA transfers are as follows:

  • $65 per NFA item

  • This fee includes any notarization of trusts, preparation of fingerprint cards, and filing of the Form 4

  • This fee include the mandatory $2 VSP Background Check fee

• For special order purchases through Kitchen Table Guns

  • Transfers are free

  • VSP assesses a $2 fee which is paid by the customer

• Per federal law, firearms can only be transferred to the purchaser. We will not complete the transfer to anyone other than the named purchaser/addressee. Do not order firearms for other people. Please visit Don't Lie for the Other Guy  for information on straw purchases.

• Incoming transfers must be verified and logged prior to scheduling and are generally available for scheduling the day after delivery. All appointments must be scheduled and we will notify you by e-mail when your firearm is available with instructions on how to schedule your transfer at https://calendly.com/kitchentableguns.​

• Customers are responsible for insuring that they meet all legal requirements set by federal, state, and local laws to purchase and/or transfer firearms. This includes age restrictions, background checks, and any necessary permits or licenses. Please visit https://vsp.virginia.gov/firearms-purchase-eligibility-test/ if you are unsure of your eligibility.

• If your background check is delayed and does not resolve within your appointment time you will need to schedule a return visit to complete your transaction. We will notify you upon receipt of final disposition. Kitchen Table Guns will not transfer a firearm without a final disposition from the Virginia State Police.

Kitchen Table Guns is committed to responsible inventory management and regulatory compliance. This policy outlines our procedures regarding customer-owned items that are left in our possession beyond a reasonable timeframe.

• Customers are expected to take possession of any firearm, NFA item, or other property (including repairs or transfers) within 30 calendar days of notification that the item is ready for pickup or transfer.

• A storage fee will be assessed on any item remaining in our possession beyond the initial 30-day grace period.

  • Fee Amount: $25.00 per month, per item

  • Fee Start Date: Day 31 after the initial pickup notice

• Kitchen Table Guns will make reasonable attempts to notify the customer by phone, email, and/or mail using the contact information provided at the time of purchase or transfer. At least one written notice will be issued prior to any additional action.

• Any item left unclaimed for more than 180 calendar days from the date of initial pickup notification will be considered abandoned and may be disposed of, resold, or surrendered in accordance with federal and state laws, including the Virginia Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act and ATF guidelines

• Items subject to NFA transfer or pending background check approval are exempt from this timeline as long as the customer is actively pursuing completion of the necessary process.

• Once final approval is received, all items are subject to the standard policy.

• We understand that emergencies and extenuating circumstances arise. Customers may request an extension of the pickup deadline prior to the 30-day expiration. Approval is granted at our discretion.

• This policy is in compliance with the:

  • Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) regulations

  • Code of Virginia Title 55.1, Chapter 25 (Unclaimed Property Act)

• We do not perform transfers to residents of other states, with the exception of active duty military personnel who otherwise meet residency requirements detailed below.

• You will need to present a valid photo-ID issued by a governmental agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia that denotes the purchaser’s name, sex, and date of birth. If the primary form of identification is a photo-ID issued by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), 30 days must have passed since the original date of issue or issue of a duplicate driver's license unless a copy of the purchasers DMV driver's record is presented showing that the original date of issue was more than 30 days prior to the attempted purchase.

• Active Duty Military - A military photo-identification card issued by the United States Department of Defense is acceptable. A member of the armed forces whose photo-identification issued by the Department of Defense does not have a Virginia address may establish Virginia residency with such photo-ID and either permanent orders assigning the purchaser to a Virginia duty post, including the Pentagon, or Leave and Earnings Statement.

• State and Federal Law Enforcement Officers - LEOs must meet ID requirements and must consent to a CHRI check for the purchase of a firearm by completion of form SP-65, with the exception of certification letter transactions as described in Section 925(a)(1) of the Gun Control Act.

• We process transfers for U.S. Citizens and Permanent Resident Aliens. Resident Aliens must have their green card present at the time of transfer. We do not perform transfers for aliens with I-94 and other types of Visa’s.