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GunBroker.com Partners with Master FFL

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GunBroker.com has transitioned to a new FFL Transfer Network powered by Master FFL. 

GunBroker.com has partnered with Master FFL as part of a cooperative effort to improve efficiency and reduce friction in the firearms transfer process for buyers, sellers, and receiving dealers.

What This Means for You as a Seller 

This partnership is designed to enhance operational efficiency, ensure compliance accuracy, and strengthen overall sales performance. Effective March 3, 2026, all regulated items requiring a Federal Firearms License (FFL) transfer will be processed through the Master FFL system. 

Join our FFL Network

As part of this cooperative effort, GunBroker and Master FFL are encouraging Federal Firearms License holders to claim and manage their dealer profiles within the Master FFL Platform by visiting Claim your profile  

Simplified Transfer Process 

Master FFL eliminates the need for sellers to manually contact receiving FFL dealers to confirm transfer acceptance. Master FFL will: 

  • Contact the receiving FFL directly to verify they will accept the transfer 
  • Obtain a copy of the FFL license 
  • Provide a timestamp confirming when the license was received 
  • Automatically update order status once the license is uploaded 

In the Sold Order grid, sellers will see a link to view the transfer status, which directs them to a Master FFL page with real-time updates. 

Once the license is received, the order status will update to “FFL Received” with a timestamp. Sellers can then view or download the license directly from the Sold Order grid. 

Smarter Compliance & Dealer Selection

Master FFL also enhances compliance by: 

  • Determining whether an item requires an SOT based on its category
  • Restricting buyers from selecting dealers who do not process NFA items (when applicable)

Buyers will see a new FFL selector during checkout that: 

  • Prioritizes preferred dealers
  • Excludes dealers who have opted out of transfers
  • Excludes dealers who do not accept transfers from non-FFL sellers
  • Filters out dealers not authorized for required SOT/NFA items

If a buyer selects a dealer who has not indicated transfer preferences, Master FFL will contact the dealer to confirm. If the dealer declines or fails to respond within two business days, the buyer will be notified to choose another dealer. 

Buyers can view transfer status updates in the Won Order grid but will not have access to view the uploaded FFL license. 

Throughout the process, Master FFL facilitates communication between the seller and receiving dealer to ensure smooth coordination and faster transfer completion. 

Business Benefits

This integration is designed to drive measurable improvements, including: 

  • Lower cart abandonment by keeping buyers within the checkout flow 
  • Reduced manual compliance work for both FFL and NFA orders 
  • Faster transfer completion through automated dealer coordination 
  • Fewer stalled or failed transfers 
  • Increased conversion rates  
  • Scalable drop-ship fulfillment with automated license handling 
  • Cost savings through automated compliance 

FFL Document Processing Fee

GunBroker provides the Master FFL transfer services to automate FFL verification, license management, and coordination of firearm transfers between buyer, seller and receiving dealers.

GunBroker will assess the following Master FFL Document Processing fees to sellers for all items requiring an FFL transfer by a receiving dealer:

  • $5 per sold item – Transfers from licensed FFL sellers (standard FFL transfers)
  • $10 per sold item – NFA / SOT-regulated transfers
  • $7 per sold item – Transfers from non-licensed sellers

These fees apply per item sold and processed through the Master FFL portal and are separate from any applicable Final Value Fees, Marketplace Service Fees, or dealer transfer fees charged by the receiving dealer to the buyer or seller. 

The Master FFL Document Processing Fee is imposed for universal access to the Master FFL platform and is required for all transactions requiring an FFL transfer by a receiving dealer, regardless of whether the seller or dealer uses a separate FFL management or compliance solution.