• When is BBT Arms available for transfers?
  Availability is by appointment, please text/call first before just showing up. General hours of operation are M-F 1500-2100, Weekends 0900-2100. Holidays vary, but generally closed. Would be answering texts however.
  
• What forms of payment is accepted?
  Cash is always the preferred method, however credit cards, PayPal, CashApp, Venmo are available with a small fee. Gold & silver is always encouraged as well. No checks except from established customers.
  
  
• Where can I get information on the Oregon State Police Firearms Unit?
  https://www.oregon.gov/osp/programs/cjis/Pages/Firearms-Instant-Check-System.aspx
  
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• What is the process to purchase a firearm?
  You must be 18 years old to purchase a long gun.
  You must be 21 years old to purchase a handgun.
  You must not be prohibitied from owning a firearm.
  You must complete the ATF Form 4473 and complete a background check.
  You must complete the Oregon State thumbprint form.
  You must comply with all applicable laws.
  
  
• How do I purchase a firearm?
  Just like you would anything else. Select your item and pay for it. If we're not already in their database, text me for a copy of my license and send it to them. Once the item arrives, text me for a time to complete the paperwork.
  
  
• I am purchasing from another dealer and they require to ship to a local dealer, how does that work?
  Purchase as normal and pay.
  If I am already on file with your seller, select BBT Arms as your receiving dealer and you're done.
  If the seller does not have BBT Arms on file, please email us with your order information and an email to send our FFL to.
  Tracking information will be sent to you.
  Once item shows delivered, contact us for a transfer time.
  
  
• What are your policies for receiving shipments?
  All recieved items will be opened and the firearm information verified off the firearm itself and entered into our books by end of business day. No exceptions.
  Items not picked up within 90 days of being received will be forfeited unless otherwise arranged.
  If an item or box is visibly damaged from the outside, pictures will be taken, but the item will still be opened for verification.
  If an item appears to be seriously damaged the shipment may be refused at our descretion.
  Any damage that may have occurred during shipping, or issues thereof, must be taken up with the shipper/seller directly.
  
  
• What are your policies for completing a transfer?
  You must bring a government issued ID that matches your current address.
  The transfer fee is paid prior to submitting the 4473 application to OSP.
  Transfer fees are non-refundable for any reason.
  Acceptable methods of payment are cash or paypal.
  
  
• What should I know before completing the 4473 and the transfer process?
  You need to be not disqualified from owning a firearm. See the 'MORE' link above and the 'Firearm Disqualifier' link.
  You must complete the form in the presecence of BBT Arms. You cannot complete this form in advance.
  The ID you wish to use must be government issued, valid, unexpired, show your date of birth and bearing your picture.
  If your residence address is not on your presented ID, a second form of ID may be used to verify.
  Your current residence address must match the address on your presented identification and match the corresponding Oregon database.
  Your name as entered in the 4473 must match your identification exactly. Avoid abbreviations.
  Both your thumbprints will be taken and kept on file as per Oregon state requirements.
  
  
• How long does it take to complete a 4473 transfer?
  Completing the 4473 form and the fingerprint form takes about 5-10 minutes.
  The 4473 is completed electronically and just must be signed after being completed.
  Its a few minutes more to submit the form online and we wait for Oreon state police approval.
  If you're instant approved, you're done and out the door.
  If you go to 'review' this means the State Police Officer must put eyes on your application before approval. Depending on how many are in the queue, the wait averages between 1-3 minutes per number in the queue.
  Delays or long queues can happen during large gun shows, state database outages, peak buying times such as holiday sales.
  During a delay, the firearm must remain with the dealer until the process is complete. Once the Officer has finished reviewing your request, they must provide a determiniation within 30 minutes, which can be approved, denied, or delayed with an expected date.
  
  
• Where can I get a copy of the 4473?
  See 'MORE' link above.
• What do I do if my background check is returned 'delayed'?
  The short answer, nothing. OSP can offer you no more information than they're waiting on a response for an information request. If you are delayed, Oregon State Police will issue a delay date for which they should have a determination available. This date is available at the time of the delay. Though it may change and be extended during the process, it is rare. We will be notified electronically in the web portal of the delay date change. Typically a delay date is the longest time it will take for a determination. If a decision is returned sooner, the dealer will be notified in the web portal or via phone.
  
  
• What do I do if I my background check is returned 'denied'?
  See the 'MORE' link above for the 'OSP denied challenge form' and the guide to appealing your decision for the State of Oregon. If the State tells you its a Federal denial, follow the 'FBI NICS' link for appealing. Most denials can be worked through to find and remedy the cause, however, until then, we will note this on your 4473 and retain possesion of the firearm. An Oregon State Police officer or other local law enforcment will follow up with us and the transferee. We are not notified of the reason for the denial and can provide no further reason for it.
  
  
• Do my thumbprints get submitted to the Oregon State Police?
  ORS 166.412(4)(c) Thumbprints are not submitted to the Oregon State Police except in the course of an investigation or, in rare cases, to verify identity prior to purchase.
  Also, ORS 166.412(2)(f) A dealer is not required to keep the thumbprints beyond 5 years from the date of the transaction.
  
  
• Where does my information get sent after completing the 4473?
  In Oregon, the primary point of contact is the Oregon State Police. They will input the information into the federal NICS database and check amongst other local databases.
  
  
• How long does the Oregon State Police keep my information on record?
  ORS 166.412(7) The department may retain a record of the transaction for no longer than 5 years. It's unclear if they destroy records after 5 years, or still retain them.
  
  
• How can I make sure I am 'instant' approved on my state background check?
  In short, you can't to our knowledge. The Oregon State Police do not divulge any of that information to the dealer. You may call the Fire Arms Instant Check 'FICS' hotline to inquire. While anectodal, we've not seen a discernable pattern as to why someone may be instant approved one day and go to review the next. Some people may have a name similiar to a disqualified person, sometimes using your Social Security Number helps identifying between the two.
  
  
• What disqualifies me from purchasing a firearm in Oregon?
  A firearms background check involves accessing criminal history records from all 50 states and the federal government. If you have a potential disqualifier on your record, it will be researched no matter how old the event is. Records reported by criminal justice agencies often do not have specific details about a crime as it pertains to firearms laws and because both federal and state disqualifications can include crimes that may not be obvious within the categories listed below, it is a good practice to become aware of the details that could prevent an immediate approved background check response.
  
  Complete a Pre-Purchase Self-Assessment Questionnaire
  This questionnaire is yours to keep and intended for your personal use only. The list of questions are designed as a guideline to assist you in your firearms purchase. 
  
  Federal Disqualification Categories
  Conviction (Felony or Misdemeanor) where the crime has a maximum imprisonment term exceeding 1 year (even if you did not receive actual imprisonment exceeding 1 year)
  Warrant (Felony or out-of-state Misdemeanor)
  Felony Pre-Trial Release
  Misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence
  Restraining, Stalking, or Protection Order
  Mental health adjudication or commitment
  Unlawful use or addicted to a controlled substance (including Marijuana)
  Dishonorable Discharge from the Armed Forces
  Renounced U.S. Citizenship
  Illegal Alien
  
  Oregon Disqualification Information - In addition to the above
  Conviction of a violent misdemeanor within the previous 4 years – ORS 166.470(1)(g)
  Probation with conditions limiting possession of a firearm – ORS 137.540(L)
  Misdemeanor crime of domestic violence – ORS 166.255(1)(b)/(3)(c)(d)(f)
  Restraining Order – ORS 166.255 (1)(a)
  Conviction of Stalking under ORS 163.732 - ORS 166.255(1)(c)
  
  
  
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