Mult-gun letter required for PPT?

[axel4488]

Hello all,

I just recently did a PPT of 2 rifles at a respected LGS and was notified of something called a multi-gun letter required for transferring two of the same types of firearms in a single PPT. They wanted to charge the DROS fee of $47.19, $10 for the second rifle, and $60 for this letter. I have never heard of this before and while this isn't my first multiple gun PPT, it has been a few years since. I just wanted to clarify that this is a current standard or is this a money grab. Out of respect for this store, I will not name it or the city it's located. It is not local to me, and they have been a top contender for customer service for many years.

[taperxz]

What type of rifles?

[axel4488]

AR and a bolt action.

[taperxz]

AR and a bolt action.

[axel4488]

That's disturbing news. Now, I must add on, that after talking with the counter employee, he was told by another employee that if I were to PPT the AR as just the lower and not the whole rifle, then the $60 letter wouldn't be needed. I did just that. Now I have a freaking upper standing in my safe for 10 days.

I really hate to say this, but it was 2A Zone in Riverside.

[robledor]

Lol ff firearms in montebello charged me 20 bucks as a "labor fee" for a ppt.... this is ridiculous

[taperxz]

That's disturbing news. Now, I must add on, that after talking with the counter employee, he was told by another employee that if I were to PPT the AR as just the lower and not the whole rifle, then the $60 letter wouldn't be needed. I did just that. Now I have a freaking upper standing in my safe for 10 days.

I really hate to say this, but it was 2A Zone in Riverside.

[axel4488]

Thanks for the information. I want to think that it may have been a training issue, or something like that since they just switched over to the new owners.

[taperxz]

Thanks for the information. I want to think that it may have been a training issue, or something like that since they just switched over to the new owners.

Charging $60 to fill out a form is not a training issue

[axel4488]

Charging $60 to fill out a form is not a training issue

Suppose so. I'll get in contact with the owner and see what he will do to make sure others aren't falling for the same thing.

[taperxz]

Suppose so. I'll get in contact with the owner and see what he will do to make sure others aren't falling for the same thing.

[axel4488]

I completely agree. I try to at least pick up a box of ammo, or something that would benefit a sale. But this time, it left my mouth a little dry to that.

[taperxz]

I completely agree. I try to at least pick up a box of ammo, or something that would benefit a sale. But this time, it left my mouth a little dry to that.

[waygeekierthanu]

Hey, yup that was us. Yes it was a training issue, that transaction would have never triggered a multiple disposition. The guys are still learning the rules, I am glad we got you taken care of while you were there with no additional fees. After you left I had a sit down with the staff to explain again what would trigger a multiple disposition. So you know, in your case, the back office would have caught that you were charged and would have refunded you when you picked up, we don't do business that way.

Still working through the kinks over here, but look forward to seeing you for your pickup and rest assured, losing customers over ticky tack fees isn't a thing we do!

To answer the other question, yes there are times when we do charge for a multiple disposition, but it's generally reserved for doing multiple handgun trades.

I was hoping (incorrectly) that going into an existing gun store would.... Alleviate... These types of issues, but the last 3 weeks have shown me that I was incorrect. More time on the floor for meeeeee

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[axel4488]

I appreciate the fast response, and the honesty. This is why I don't mind driving 40 miles one way. Thank you, and thank you taperxz for the help and understanding!