Online gun sales

[ffbowhunter]

So I'm in the market for either a tikka t3 or browning xbolt in 243 (feel free to share your opinions on this). I have been looking at gun broker and was wondering if you pay sales tax on online purchases?

[jackelope]

So I'm in the market for either a tikka t3 or browning xbolt in 243 (feel free to share your opinions on this). I have been looking at gun broker and was wondering if you pay sales tax on online purchases?

You should plan on paying Washington state use tax( I think that's what they call it ) and transfer fee at the FFL you choose to use for your transfer.

[Wea300mag]

Only online companies who are based in WA will charge sales tax. When the gun is shipped to a FFL in WA, some charge sales tax and some don't.

[jackelope]

Only online companies who are based in WA will charge sales tax. When the gun is shipped to a FFL in WA, some charge sales tax and some don't.

Pretty sure they are "supposed to", whether they do or not could be up in the air.

[bobcat]

I think you're better off going to a local dealer instead of buying online now that the state is requiring the FFL to collect tax.

[Wea300mag]

Only online companies who are based in WA will charge sales tax. When the gun is shipped to a FFL in WA, some charge sales tax and some don't.

Pretty sure they are "supposed to", whether they do or not could be up in the air.

I can say from LOTS of experience that some do and some don't.

[jackelope]

Only online companies who are based in WA will charge sales tax. When the gun is shipped to a FFL in WA, some charge sales tax and some don't.

Pretty sure they are "supposed to", whether they do or not could be up in the air.

I can say from LOTS of experience that some do and some don't.

I concur.

[Wea300mag]

I think you're better off going to a local dealer instead of buying online now that the state is requiring the FFL to collect tax.

I have never found a local deal that could match online if you shop around and know where to look.

[bobcat]

As far as Tikka or Browning, both are great choices. Another one to consider is the new Howa Alpine Mountain Rifle:

http://legacysports.com/alpine-mountain-rifle

[bobcat]

I think you're better off going to a local dealer instead of buying online now that the state is requiring the FFL to collect tax.

I have never found a local deal that could match online if you shop around and know where to look.

Walmart might be worth checking. I believe they can order anything you want.

[ffbowhunter]

I think you're better off going to a local dealer instead of buying online now that the state is requiring the FFL to collect tax.

I have never found a local deal that could match online if you shop around and know where to look.

Walmart might be worth checking. I believe they can order anything you want.

I can get a tikka t3 stainless for 700 plus tax locally. I refuse to step foot in a Walmart! Thanks for the advice guys. I love the action in the tikka but that browning is sure good looking!

[SemperFidelis97]

The Tikka is hard to beat my wifes .243 cloverleafs bullets at 200 yds, and is super light as well.  I have thought of picking one up myself my model 70 270 wsm is a tank.  I like the throw of the bolt as well as the aesthetics of the Browning, but given the choice I would go Tikka everytime.

[carvermoe]

You will love the t3. I have one in 300wsm. with a muzzle brake. It shoots awesome, light, and accurate

[CAMPMEAT]

www.gungenie.com is the best place to buy guns online. Give them a deposit, they ship it to an FFL dealer of your choice, all taxes and fees are paid when you pay the dealer the rest of the money. They are a lot better and cheaper than Gunbroker by far. You'll save money over a local dealer.

[TVHunts]

Since the Washington Governer got involved in on line gun sales to collect tax you should only be taxed when buying from a business not a private seller.  You can buy from private sellers on GunBroker as well as FFL holders/dealers.  The FFL I use only adds WST on incoming firearms from a business and never from a private seller.

Example: If you and A private seller go to a FFL per the fantastic new I-594 law and transfer a gun you bought from him or her do you pay tax when doing the transfer?  No, you don't or shouldn't, you only pay the transfer fee.  Same goes for a sale from any private party regardless of where they reside or where it was shipped from. 

If you have the patience and aren't in a hurry you can find very good under market deals on GunBroker.  Not so much on GunsAmerica or GunAuction.com, both of those sites in my experience tend to have higher prices. 

Good luck!