CDS ARMS, LLC / FREEDOM SECURITY strives to make buying from us as easy and seamless as possible, however there are some things to know. Doing business with us implicitly states you have read and agree to our terms and conditions.
TAXES & FEES
As a retail business in Pennsylvania we must collect 6% sales tax on items sold to other residents of PA, or items sold to anyone in person in the state of PA. If we are attending and selling at a gun show in Allegheny County the sales tax is 7%. For firearms sales we must collect the $5 Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) fee for background checks. We do not collect sales tax for purchases made out of state by the buyer and sent to us for transfer. Fees on products and services are non-refundable. Fees for transfer type services are due in cash before the transfer paperwork is commenced, and are non-refundable despite the outcome.
LIABILITY
CDS ARMS, LLC does not assume any liability for any harm caused by improper use of products purchased from CDS ARMS. You agree not to hold CDS ARMS liable for any such harms caused by improper use, installation, or maintenance performed by you or by any other entity. We recommend consulting with a professional gunsmith before performing any installation or maintenance of firearms on your own. By placing an order through CDS ARMS you confirm that you are of legal age to purchase firearms. You further confirm that you are legally allowed to purchase firearms; that you have not committed any act or are not under any condition whereas purchasing and possession of firearms by you may be deemed illegal. By placing an order through CDS ARMS, you confirm that you are not entering in any kind of activity that may be viewed as illegal by any federal, state, or local laws and regulations; and that you are not committing any act of felony.
CDS ARMS, LLC does not take any responsibility or liability for any complications arising from the federal and/or state mandated checks. You agree not to hold CDS ARMS liable for any consequences resulted from ignorance of the law or deliberate disregard for it. CDS ARMS will take all reasonable measures to inform the buyer about legalities concerning each product and not sell and/or ship items where prohibited. However, you agree that the final burden falls with the buyer.
GENERAL TERMS FOR FIREARM SALES & TRANSFERS
Much like a new car, you can’t “return” a firearm; all firearm sales are final.
All firearms sales and/or transfers will be recorded per federal law and all buyers/transferees will be required to submit to a PICS background check.
If you are put into a wait period from PICS your firearms will be safely stored at CDS ARMS until the state of PA has approved the PICS check.
In the event of a PICS denial for your purchase of an in-stock firearm, you will need to pay the $40 fee for the denied transfer and you will receive a refund of the rest of the purchase price. All deposits for a special order firearm are non-refundable.
In the event of a PICS denial for your transfer, the firearm will not be transferred and you will have seven days to arrange an alternate disposition for the firearm(s). The ONLY options are to send it back to the seller (if they allow) at your cost or leave the item for sale on consignment with CDS ARMS. Any other option constitutes a straw purchase in the eyes of the BATFE, so no local sales to husband, wife, brother, sister, friend, etc. For any transfers, the cash transfer fee is non-refundable regardless of the outcome. We have to pay the state approved or denied, so you need to pay us.
Please do not try to buy a firearm if you know you cannot pass the mandatory PICS background check. Please do not waste both our time. It is a felony to try and purchase a firearm if you are denied the privilege, or to buy a firearm for someone else who is unable to buy themselves (STRAW PURCHASE).
CDS ARMS, LLC reserves the right to refuse a purchase to any person or persons for any reason. This is a federally acknowledged right of a Federal Firearms Licensee. CDS ARMS must abide by all federal, state, and local laws concerning the sale of firearms and all other products we carry. We know the appropriate laws in the state of Pennsylvania, however it is the responsibility of the buyer to know the correct information for their home state. Please do not buy unapproved guns, high capacity magazines, or other contraband items in your state if it is illegal where you live. Please don’t ask us to break the law; we enjoy our freedoms too much!
SHIPPING
CDS ARMS, LLC ships all products FOB Origin and the transfer of product ownership occurs when it is tendered with the shipping carrier. We are not responsible for any damage, theft or loss of the product while in transit, although we will do our best to provide assistance with your claim against the carrier if needed. Shipping insurance is not included by default on shipments, however we can include insurance at your request and bill you at actual cost.
WARRANTY
CDS ARMS, LLC does not provide any warranties expressed or implied on other manufacturers’ products. We are not an authorized warranty repair center for any manufacturer and we cannot handle warranty claims. We will work with you to our best to try and resolve your problems, however we are only the middle man and we are not able to repair or replace your defective product unless it is of consequences to something we have directly done. If there is a problem with a service we have performed we will work with you to make it right to the best of our abilities in a nature that is reasonable and customary. For our custom builds we will stand behind our labor to ensure there are no defects in workmanship, however the parts are the responsibility of the original manufacturer.
PAYMENT TERMS
All orders are “custom orders” unless items are in stock for immediate sale or otherwise noted. firearms, firearms builds, parts, accessories, etc, over $300 are to be paid in full at the time of ordering. Orders under $300 can be placed by providing a non-refundable $50 deposit by cash or credit card. Services must be paid in full before work starts. All orders are to be paid in full before shipment or local pickup. We may fulfill your order by drop shipment from a major distributor to ensure you get your product in the timeliest fashion.
ORDER CANCELLATION TERMS
There will be no refunds on custom orders, all sales are final. All firearms and NFA firearms are custom orders, no refunds for ANY firearm. If you are denied a firearm on a background check you may elect to consign the firearm. For items that are in stock for immediate sale, we will issue a refund minus a 25% restocking fee. All refunds will be issued by company check within 60 days.
ABANDONED ITEMS
All firearms, parts and accessories not picked up within sixty (60) days from the date of purchase will constitute an abandoned product and will be disposed of in regard to all applicable state laws. Products not disposed of and still desired may incur a storage fee for additional time over the abandonment period. If a situation would prohibit you from picking up your items in a timely fashion please let us know and we will work around your schedule as best as possible.
TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
In the event a product is listed at an incorrect price due to typographical error or error in pricing information received from our suppliers, CDS ARMS, LLC shall have the right to refuse or cancel any orders placed for product listed at the incorrect price. CDS ARMS shall have the right to refuse or cancel any such orders whether or not the order has been confirmed and your credit card charged. If your credit card has already been charged for the purchase and your order is canceled, CDS ARMS shall issue a credit to your credit card account in the amount of the incorrect price. These inconveniences can happen, and we will work with you to the best of our abilities to remedy the situation.
PRIVACY POLICY
CDS ARMS, LLC will not rent, sell, give away, or otherwise divulge your personal information. We enjoy our privacy just as much as you do, so we only use your information to do business.