Maryland Gun Transfers and Firearm Sales

At Black Anchor Armory, we provide far more than just firearm sales. From FFL transfers and gunsmith services to firearm consignment and appraisals, we're your one-stop shop on the Eastern Shore.

$52 per firearm | $38 for each additional at the same time (MD handguns include a $10 Maryland State Police 77R fee). 

Bought a firearm online or from out of state? We streamline the FFL transfers process for you. We accept transfers on all Maryland-legal firearms, regardless of whether we stock them. 

To request a transfer, please email ffl@blackanchorarmory.com with the following details: 

• Dealer name, phone, and email  

• Manufacturer and model  

• Invoice number (if applicable)  

• Your name and phone number  

Once approved, we'll send the seller our FFL. They ship it to us, we process it, and then we’ll call you for pickup.  

• Long guns: Valid MD photo ID + Federal Form 4473  

• Handguns: Valid MD photo ID + HQL license + Form 4473 + MDSP 77R Application and PIN Numbers  

Transfers are held for 45 days. For outbound transfers, the fee is $52 for the first firearm and $26 for each additional firearm, plus shipping. In addition to FFL transfers, we also offer firearm consignment and gunsmith services to meet all your needs.

Optics & Sights

• Pistol sight/optics install — $30 (free with sights purchased from BAA)

• Rifle iron sights install — $25

• Red dot install — $25

• Scope install — $35

Parts & Upgrades

• Sig and Glock OEM parts — $30/half hour

• AR-15 furniture upgrade/swap — $30/half hour

• Drop-in trigger jobs — $30/half hour

Cleaning

• Basic cleaning — $35 (30 min or less)

• In-depth cleaning — $75 (30+ min)

Diagnostics & Repair

• Function check — $30/half hour

• Malfunction diagnosis — $25/half hour

• Reassembly — $35/half hour (customer provides all parts)

AR Builds

• Lower receiver assembly — $60

• Complete AR build — $150

• Upper/barrel swap — $100

• Custom BAA rifle build — $250

In addition to these gunsmith services, we also handle FFL transfers and firearm consignment to ensure you have a seamless experience with your firearms.

At Black Anchor Armory, we want to help you get the firearm you've been looking for — without breaking the bank all at once. Our layaway program lets you lock in today's price and pay over time. We also offer FFL transfers and firearm consignment to make your experience even better.

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─HOW IT WORKS

• 50% down at the time of purchase locks in your item and price

• Balance due within 45 days — no extensions

• Available on items $400.00 or more (you can combine items to reach the minimum)

• Auction items eligible at the Buy It Now price only

• Payment by credit card or cash only — no money orders or checks

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─GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOU START

• Your layaway locks in the current price. If the price goes up later, you're protected. If it goes down or a promotion runs after your order is placed, the original price applies.

• It's your responsibility to make your final payment on time. We won't send reminders, so please mark your calendar.

• Orders will not ship or transfer until the balance is paid in full.

• We reserve the right to decline layaway on certain items.

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─CANCELLATION POLICY

Life happens — we get it. If you need to cancel, please do so as early as possible. Cancelled layaways are subject to a 50% cancellation fee of the original item price. Initial deposits are non-refundable. Layaways not paid by day 45 are automatically cancelled.

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─QUESTIONS?

Call us at 410-575-GUNS (4867) or stop by Mon–Fri 10–5. We're happy to walk you through our layaway process, as well as our gunsmith services.

By placing a layaway order, you agree to the terms and conditions of Black Anchor Armory, LLC.

FIREARM CONSIGNMENT

Looking to sell a firearm? Our store has active buyers every week, making it easy for you to find a buyer through our firearm consignment service. 

• You set the price — we start selling immediately

• Commission: typically 20% plus any selling fees

• GunBroker fees: 6% on the first $250, 3.5% above that

Contact us to get started with your firearm consignment today.

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─FIREARM APPRAISALS

We also offer firearm appraisals at $50 per half hour, ideal for sales, estates, or insurance purposes. Appointments are recommended. Additionally, we provide FFL transfers and gunsmith services to meet all your firearm needs.