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Posted: 11/8/2001 8:51:22 AM EDT
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I am under the impression that the transfer of a firearm between individuals residing in different states requires that the firearm be shipped from one FFL holder to another FFL holder, with all transfers to the recipient following the laws of that state. I have sold a rifle to a man in Maryland; I have his money (certified check) and the address of his FFL holder, but no copy of the FFL for my dealer. He keeps saying I can ship the rifle directly to his FFL holder. Who's right? shooter |
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From www.atf.treas.gov/firearms/faq/faq2.htm#b3 (B3) May an unlicensed person obtain a firearm from an out-of-state source if the person arranges to obtain the firearm through a licensed dealer in the purchaser's own state? [Back] A person not licensed under the GCA and not prohibited from acquiring firearms may purchase a firearm from an out-of-state source and obtain the firearm if an arrangement is made with a licensed dealer in the purchaser's state of residence for the purchaser to obtain the firearm from the dealer. [18 U. S. C 922( a)( 3) and (5), 922( b)( 3), 27 CFR 178.29] Doesn't say anything about an FFL in the seller's state. There has been a lot of controversy over this, with some FFL's refusing to accept out of state guns unless they come from another FFL, but that is not required, according to the above BATF FAQ. The "arrangement... with a licensed dealer in the purchaser's state" does leave an opening for an FFL to require it come from another FFL, but only as a matter of personal preference of the FFL, not as federal law. Hope this helps. |
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Hopefully you're not PAYING a FFL to ship a firearm to another FFL. This is just throwing money out the window unless the service includes packing and shipping -- no more that about $12 for a rifle. Not sure how there can be controversy over something as clearly stated as the law is. A FFL is only required to RECEIVE a firearm in interstate transfer. Been no change to that in 33 years. You don't need a copy of his receiving FFL's license, but it's the best way of knowing the FFL is there. -- Chuck |
This isn't legally necessary for a transfer from a non-FFL to an FFL. Only trasfers between FFLs require an ink-signature copy of the FFL. Many FFLs won't give copies of their license to non-FFLs, to prevent unauthorized use of them.
Definitely get the FFL # and verify at the website. -Troy |
This may not be legally necessary, but calling both the ATF and the Illinois State Police garnered the similar statement of advice, "Get the ink signed FFL". Perhaps this may not be what an FFL would want to send, but is prudent to CYA, and if an FFL won't send the copy, then perhaps the sale wouldn't be made. Truly an 'individual call'. What would 'YOU' do? Randy |
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