CIVITAS ARMORY official start of business tommorrow!

Civitas Armory launched as an online firearms dealer solving a real problem: buying guns online shouldn't require dealing with inflated transfer fees and hostile FFLs. The owner charges $20 for transfers from another FFL—$15 for paperwork, $5 for background check—making online purchasing actually affordable.

"Don't have any inventory as of yet, but can order anything you want. I'll be selling well under MSRP in most cases."

Instead of fighting overpriced FFLs or retailers who tack on 10% markups plus $50-$100 receiving fees, Civitas Armory sources firearms at better prices and passes savings to customers. You order online, have it shipped to a local FFL, and pay their reasonable transfer fee.

The owner maintains a comprehensive list of Washington FFLs with transparent fee structures to help customers avoid the predatory shops. Sample options in Western Washington:

While the business launched with no existing inventory, they specifically discussed sourcing: - Mosin-Nagant rifles - Popular C&R firearms at competitive pricing - CZ-82 pistols - East European semi-autos - SKS rifles - 7.62x39 semi-auto carbines - Any firearm available through standard wholesale channels

Customers with Curio & Relic (C&R) licenses can email their FFL copies to [email protected] for priority sourcing of older/surplus firearms.

Most online firearms dealers require dealing with local FFLs willing to work with mail orders. Many refuse entirely or charge predatory fees (the original problem that led to Civitas Armory's creation). This business exists because that transaction chain was broken for regular buyers trying to get fair pricing.

• •Website: www.civitasarmory.com (launched November 2010)