Stupid question...

[LuvToGoFast]

If I buy a used gun from a gun store in Massachusetts, do I pay a transfer fee?

 

[dcmdon]

no.
they only charge a fee when they facilitate a transfer between a buyer and a seller.

If you buy from them, no fee is paid. But sales tax is paid.

Depending on the cost of the gun this can make a difference.

If you are buying a $3000 gun, then the almost $200 tax savings can more than make up for a $35 transfer fee.

If you are buying a $200 ruger 10/22, you are almost always worse off paying for a transfer because that $35 is a big part of the overall firearm's cost.

Hope this helps.

 

[tommyc]

No

 

[LuvToGoFast]

no.
they only charge a fee when they facilitate a transfer between a buyer and a seller.

If you buy from them, no fee is paid. But sales tax is paid.

Depending on the cost of the gun this can make a difference.

If you are buying a $3000 gun, then the almost $200 tax savings can more than make up for a $35 transfer fee.

If you are buying a $200 ruger 10/22, you are almost always worse off paying for a transfer because that $35 is a big part of the overall firearm's cost.

Hope this helps.

Yes. Perfect. Thank you.


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