I have talked with several gun sale people including the Corporate office and nobody will commit themselves to sell me an exclusive rifle they have offered, because of conflicting rules, and they just keep passing the buck. They told me to email the fella who deals with FFL's and he never returned my inquiry. It has to do with going through my local FFL and not a store.
If they don't want to do it why not just say so? I am in Illinois so that shouldn't be a problem.
Anyone else have any experience with this? Thanks.
Another reason to shun Cabela's. I won't shop there.
Bought two M70s from a store in Michigan (I'm in Georgia) a few years ago with no issues. I have no idea why they would give you a hard time. Clueless employees?
Go to cabelas and get rifle.
Sounds like Cabela's neither wants or needs your money.
Go to cabelas and get rifle.
Would you drive 12 hours?
Youre in Illinoise that shouldnt be a problem.
Pfffft!!!!
Hmmmm i dont know capt obvious, wish i had an answer.
That has been their policy for as long as I can remember. The best they will do is ship to a store nearest you.
I've bought a pistol from Cabelas and had it shipped to my local FFL.
I bought one a couple of years ago from the Gun Library in Billings and had it delivered to my local dealer (an individual). Maybe they've changed their policy.
They have shipped to my FFL in CA...
Did they transfer it at the store? If so, why do they say it has to be shipped to an ffl? If you own it you can ship it to yourself, a friend,
Or they can hold it at the post office.
It is $50 to transfer through Cabelas. Some ffls want to get paid just to accept it.
One salesman told me he would go through my ffl but when I asked about the online agreement to pick it up at the store he had me contact shipping. She didn't work there anymore. One person in shipping said they don't deal with that and passed the buck. Bunch of nonsense.
A sidenote about shipping your own guns to yourself. 3-4 ffl holders didn't tell me about being able to send them to myself. They either wanted the money or didn't know .
CABELA'S ONLINE FIREARMS ORDERING GUIDELINES
HOW TO ORDER FEES OR TAXES RESTRICTIONS PICKUP ONLINE TERMS
HOW TO ORDER
Browse our assortment and when you've found the item(s) you want, select "Order Online".
Provide the zip code for your state of residency. You can only add items to your cart that you are permitted to purchase in your state of residency.
Choose the Cabela's store at which you would like to pick up your item(s).
Availability of pickup location depends on whether the items you order are allowed to be sold by Cabela's in that location or not.
Review and agree to our Online Firearm Ordering Agreement.
Complete the checkout process. Your local jurisdiction may impose an additional background-check fee or firearm tax that you will need to pay at time of pickup.
Firearms are typically delivered to the Cabela's store in 5 - 8 business days (15 - 18 business days for Alaska). All other items in your order will ship to the same store as your firearm. You'll receive an email notification when your items arrive at the location you chose.
California / Rhode Island / Washington, D.C. residents, please call your preferred Cabela's store to learn more about ordering firearms.
Did they transfer it at the store? If so, why do they say it has to be shipped to an ffl? If you own it you can ship it to yourself, a friend,
Or they can hold it at the post office.
It is $50 to transfer through Cabelas. Some ffls want to get paid just to accept it.
One salesman told me he would go through my ffl but when I asked about the online agreement to pick it up at the store he had me contact shipping. She didn't work there anymore. One person in shipping said they don't deal with that and passed the buck. Bunch of nonsense.
A sidenote about shipping your own guns to yourself. 3-4 ffl holders didn't tell me about being able to send them to myself. They either wanted the money or didn't know .
You can not get a firearm from an on-line source and send it to yourself. It must be shipped to an FFL where the NICS will then be done. You can send a firearm you currently own and poses to any address, so long as you are the one accepting it on the other end. You can not ship a firearm you own to a friend and have them legally open the package.
Go to atf.gov and you will say I can ship it to myslf in care of someone else. The post office requires an ffl send it.
Cabelas won't complete the transaction until tranfer is done so why send it to another ffl? Of course they could be wrong.
As far as those shipping rules quoted it depends on who you talk to.
The rules I posted are correct. Cite a law or regulation to the contrary.
I still don't understand what you are saying. Are you saying Cabela's won't allow you to purchase a gun and have it transferred to you through a local FFL? Are you trying to get them to send it directly to you? You need to buy the gun and do the transfer through a local FFL. I've bought several from Cabela's that way without a single problem.
The problem is his name. Muhammad al Qadamu Sidq raised some flags at Cabelas
If so, why do they say it has to be shipped to an ffl? If you own it you can ship it to yourself...
If you buy the gun from Cabela's, and you're not there, in person, to do the transfer...then it must indeed go to your local FFL holder for the transfer. As far as the government is concerned, you do not own the firearm, regardless of monies exchanged, until the 4473 is completed and returned as "proceed."
Go to atf.gov and you will say I can ship it to myslf in care of someone else
You're reading the ATF rules incorrectly. The above statement applies to a firearm you already own and have possession of if you want to ship it out of state to yourself. For example, say you plan a hunt in Alaska with your friend John Smith and want to ship your rifle from Illinois to use on your hunt. You can ship it to yourself care of John Smith and he can hold it until you arrive and take possession.
That has nothing to do with what you're trying to do which is purchase a firearm out of state. You have to have Cabela's send the gun to a local FFL who then does the background check and transfers it to you.
How can you be six hours from a Cabela's? Remember, they can transfer it to you in a store in an adjacent state. That prevents ISP from adding you to their illegal NICS/registration/database anyway.
I am beginning to think that the OP has a misunderstanding of the laws and Cabela's is doing everything correctly.
Cabela's is being acquired by Bass Pro Shops; could the acquisition and change in policies be the reason?
Cabela's is being acquired by Bass Pro Shops; could the acquisition and change in policies be the reason?
Nope...no policy changes yet.
Almost any part of Illinois is within 200 miles of a Cabela's at worst. Seems to be more about whining than fact.
Go to atf.gov and you will say I can ship it to myslf in care of someone else. The post office requires an ffl send it.
Cabelas won't complete the transaction until tranfer is done so why send it to another ffl? Of course they could be wrong.
As far as those shipping rules quoted it depends on who you talk to.
Impressive.
Almost any part of Illinois is within 200 miles of a Cabela's at worst. Seems to be more about whining than fact.
Seems like navigation may be a huge issue. I imagine they'd need help determining their anus from a hole in the ground.
Go to cabelas and get rifle.
Would you drive 12 hours?
Go to cabelas and get rifle.
Would you drive 12 hours?
What the hell are you talking about 12 hours !
Seriously - they will ship the gun from free to any other Cabelas store and there are a bunch of them within 1-3 hours of you.
If you want the gun, buy it and have them ship it to the cabelas that is close to you then get it.
Go to atf.gov and you will say I can ship it to myslf in care of someone else...
No wonder they don't want to deal with you.
OP should be glad he has roads...
Who knew a snow machine belt is hazmat? Post elsewhere.
Did they transfer it at the store? If so, why do they say it has to be shipped to an ffl? If you own it you can ship it to yourself, a friend,
Or they can hold it at the post office.
It is $50 to transfer through Cabelas. Some ffls want to get paid just to accept it.
One salesman told me he would go through my ffl but when I asked about the online agreement to pick it up at the store he had me contact shipping. She didn't work there anymore. One person in shipping said they don't deal with that and passed the buck. Bunch of nonsense.
A sidenote about shipping your own guns to yourself. 3-4 ffl holders didn't tell me about being able to send them to myself. They either wanted the money or didn't know .
The dumb ass flare has been lit!
Jezzus, where is bricktop when you need him?
Online gun buying 101:
1. Don't be a dumbazz
2. Pay for the gun
3. Send seller a copy of your dealers FFL license
4. Make sure the seller has both items in 2. and 3. above.
5. Don't be a dumbazz
6. Wait for your firearm and transfer at the FFL dealer.
I never had one problem with Cabelas shipping a gun to my ffl and they do not charge to shipp to boot. Ez Peeze.
Cabelas does charge to ship - used guns, at least. Just had a gun transferred to the local store, cost $25. Same cost to ship to my house with my C&R.
They ain't going to ship any gun to a non-licensee, and I wouldn't be surprised ifthere are guns they won't ship at all to Illinois, New York, New Jersey, California, etc.
Cabela's will not utilize other FFL's to sell firearms. It's as easy and plain as that. As mentioned, they will ship to other Cabela's. Work within those parameters or just walk away.
Cabela's is by far the easiest box store I've used to buy a gun. Hell, they'll even dicker on prices. Especially, if they've been there a while.
Cabela's will not utilize other FFL's to sell firearms. It's as easy and plain as that. As mentioned, they will ship to other Cabela's. Work within those parameters or just walk away.
New, perhaps, but you can certainly utilize FFL's to purchase from the 'Gun Library'
Q: How are the firearms shipped?
A: Firearms are shipped via Fed Ex to licensed firearms dealers only. A signed copy of the FFL must be in our possession prior to shipment. Buyers must be of legal age to purchase firearms in their home state and must meet all federal, state and local restrictions and regulations. Only N.F.A. - antique firearms (pre-1898 mfg) may be shipped directly to customer
http://www.cabelas.com/category/Gun-Library-FAQs/109559880.uts
Cabela's will not utilize other FFL's to sell firearms. It's as easy and plain as that. As mentioned, they will ship to other Cabela's. Work within those parameters or just walk away.
Yes, they will sell a used firearm by shipping to your FFL.
Am I the only one still confused about the question?
Also, some people get purchase and transfer confused. They are not one in the same.
The Question is straightforward.