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TERMS & CONDITIONS

Complete Section B of the 4473 Ahead of Time

Section B of the 4473

An external transferee portal has been created to speed up and simplify the background check process. This portal enables buyers to enter the information required for Section B of the 4473 into a form on their own device ahead of time. Once the buyer enters and saves their information, they may provide their code to Whidbey Caliber to enter into SAFE for your background check.

To access the form, the buyer needs to navigate to the below link:
https://safe.wsp.wa.gov/buyer-code

Recent Law Changes

  • FFLs are required to obtain proof to training for all firearms purchases or transfers – NOTE: WSP does not have a list of approved training providers

  • FFL cannot release a firearm until both of the following occur:

    • Receive a “Proceed” from the Secure Automated Firearms E-Check (SAFE)

    • 10 business days have elapsed for ALL firearms, frames and receivers

  • Frames and Receivers now generate a Department of Licensing Firearm Transfer Application (FTA) form

  • $18 fee per background check transaction (pawn redemption, pre-pawn, and return to seller are exempt)

  • Use of SAFE for non-NFA background checks required for all FFLs selling/transferring to non-FFLs

Firearms Sales

Whidbey Caliber conducts all business within Federal, State, and Local laws.  Washington State is now the single point of contact for all firearms transactions.  If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us and we will answer any questions you may have.  All firearms transfers are now processed through the Secure Automated Firearms E-Check system (SAFE), managed by the Washington State Patrol, Firearms Background Division.

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Required Firearms Training

  • A person applying for the purchase or transfer of a firearm must provide proof of completion of a recognized firearms safety training program within the last five years that, at a minimum, includes instruction on:

  • (a) Basic firearms safety rules;

  • (b) Firearms and children, including secure gun storage and talking to children about gun safety;

  • (c) Firearms and suicide prevention;

  • (d) Secure gun storage to prevent unauthorized access and use;

  • (e) Safe handling of firearms;

  • (f) State and federal firearms laws, including prohibited firearms transfers and locations where firearms are prohibited;

  • (g) State laws pertaining to the use of deadly force for self-defense; and

  • (h) Techniques for avoiding a criminal attack and how to manage a violent confrontation, including conflict resolution.

  • (2) The training must be sponsored by a federal, state, county, or municipal law enforcement agency, a college or university, a nationally recognized organization that customarily offers firearms training, or a firearms training school with instructors certified by a nationally recognized organization that customarily offers firearms training. The proof of training shall be in the form of a certification that states under the penalty of perjury that the training included the minimum requirements.

  • (3) The training may include stories provided by individuals with lived experience in the topics listed in subsection (1)(a) through (g) of this section or an understanding of the legal and social impacts of discharging a firearm.

  • (4) The firearms safety training requirement of this section does not apply to:

  • (a) A person who is a:

  • (i) General authority Washington peace officer as defined in RCW 10.93.020;

  • (ii) Limited authority Washington peace officer as defined in RCW 10.93.020 who as a normal part of their duties has arrest powers and carries a firearm;

  • (iii) Specially commissioned Washington peace officer as defined in RCW 10.93.020 who as a normal part of their duties has arrest powers and carries a firearm; or

  • (iv) Federal peace officer as defined in RCW 10.93.020 who as a normal part of their duties has arrest powers and carries a firearm; or

  • (b) A person who is an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States, an active member of the national guard, or an active member of the armed forces reserves who, as part of the applicant’s service, has completed, within the last five years, a course of training in firearms proficiency or familiarization that included training on the safe handling and shooting proficiency with firearms.

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***Sporting Systems is kind enough to offer free training.  Please bring your certificate to purchase/transfer a firearm.  Copy and paste the web address below in your preferred web browser and complete the training.

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https://sporting-systems.com/free-hb1143-training/

PAYMENT METHODS​

​- Credit / Debit Cards

(3% transaction fee will be added for all cards)
- E-Check & Paper Check

(Orders will be placed once the payment clears.  E-Checks will occur a 1% transaction fee)

- Cash

(We do not keep cash on hand, please have exact payment)

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We are flexible on payments for items in-stock.  We can set up an in-house payment plan, send an invoice to pay through, or pay in person.  Contact us for more information or questions.

​PRIVACY & SAFETY​

We pride ourselves on offering private services and a safe environment for our customers.  Please keep all personal firearms holstered during your visit.  

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