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 af...
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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:
| FFL Location | Transfer Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fish Country Inc., Ethel WA | $30 | Local option |
| Sound Loan Pawn Shop, Everett WA | $15-$25 | Flat fee (not percentage-based) |
| Foothill Firearms, Covington WA | $20 | FFL & gunsmith |
| Rainier Guns, Lakewood WA | $25 | FFL transfer |
| Best Buy Surplus, Spokane WA | $20 | Eastern WA option |
Washington Sales Tax Reality: All firearms entering Washington must be charged sales tax. Factor this into online purchases—rates vary by county (Snohomish County .092, Skagit County .077). Even with tax, online ordering often beats retail markups.
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)
Fire Restrictions Active
Check current conditions before visiting. Smoking and open flames may be prohibited.
Restrictions
- •Federal firearms licensing requirements apply
- •Washington state firearms laws and regulations enforced
- •All transfers require background checks
- •All applicable federal and state waiting periods apply
- •Age restrictions per federal law (18+ rifles/shotguns, 21+ handguns)
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