Transfers by John

Transfers By John has spent 40 years doing one thing well: getting your firearms transferred legally. Located in Homer Glen, Illinois, this is an FFL-only operation run by Laurie and her team. They don't run a retail showroom. They handle transfers from online purchases, source hard-to-find items, and provide full-service support for Chicago-area gun owners.

You find your firearm on any online dealer's site. You add Transfers By John's FFL information during checkout (they're in most online systems, or you email the FFL directly). Your purchase ships to their Homer Glen location in 3-4 days. You get a text appointment when it's ready for transfer.

"If you are in a hurry for a gun, you should not be getting it." – loyal customer

This is where Transfers By John stands out. Laurie's team understands Illinois gun law inside and out:

• •Waiting periods: 72 hours for handguns, 24 hours for long guns. They explain exactly when the clock starts and how online shipping factors in.
• •Local ordinances: Cook County law is complicated—city and town laws supersede county laws. They maintain a full list of local ordinances by jurisdiction.
• •FOID cards: Your address must match your FOID and driver's license, or they won't process the transfer.
• •Illegal calibers and features: They help you verify what's legal in YOUR city before you buy.

• •Background check fees are non-refundable. If you order an item that turns out to be illegal in your jurisdiction, you're responsible for return authorization and postage.

• •Tuesday: 11 AM start
• •Thursday: 10 AM start
• •Friday: 10 AM start
• •Saturday: By appointment when inventory demands it

• •Text preferred. Emails and voicemails aren't checked regularly—call or text (708) 634-9886.

They point you to three vendors offering free shipping on bulk ammo to Illinois:

1. Freedom Munitions – Submit FOID + photo ID via email 2. Ammoman – Fax documents to (856) 767-3877 3. Target Sports USA – Instructions sent after order placement

For single-box ammo and mags, they recommend GunMagWarehouse for real-time inventory across thousands of dealers.

They partner with Illinois Public Safety Training Group for CCW instruction. The pricing is $140 for couples—among the cheapest in the area. Training happens at a private range, not a crowded public facility.

• •No attitude. Laurie explicitly promises no "macho side arm packing sales clerks." They treat you with respect or your transfer is free.
• •Full transparency. They spell out every fee, every rule, every responsibility upfront.
• •40 years of experience. Long track record in Illinois firearms transfers.
• •Google 5-star ratings. Consistent praise on social media.

::tip This is a full-time firearms transfer business. They take it seriously. You're not dealing with a retail side gig—this is their entire operation. ::

They source special items if you can't find them yourself. They help with questions about compliance. They'll even resend your FFL to an online dealer if the retailer is having trouble finding it in their system.

12559 W. Martingale Lane Homer Glen, Illinois 60491 (708) 634-9886 [email protected]

• •By appointment only. Text to schedule.