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Posted: 1/23/2009 2:41:40 PM EDT
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I purchased an AR-15 pistol via Gunbroker. Set up transfer with local FFL. I assumed individual was a dealer. However, he's not. He shipped the pistol to my local FFL. Now local FFL says that this is HIGHLY ILLEGAL. Says that pistols cannot be shipped across state lines by an individual only through FFL. I asked what do I need to do? FFL says I'll just charge you double due to having to call BATF and Local Law to clear weapon. Is this correct? I have not purchased a pistol in a long time. Don't want to get anyone in trouble. Thanks
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Not illegal. Shipment has to go TO an FFL, doesn't have to come FROM an FFL.
He's free to not accept a shipment from a non-FFL if that's his business practice, but there's no calls to ATF or law enforcement required, and charging you double is his way of saying a cheery "F-you - I'm not very familiar with the regulations and laws governing the business I'm supposedly engaged in..." |
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Not illegal. Shipment has to go TO an FFL, doesn't have to come FROM an FFL. He's free to not accept a shipment from a non-FFL if that's his business practice, but there's no calls to ATF or law enforcement required, and charging you double is his way of saying a cheery "F-you - I'm not very familiar with the regulations and laws governing the business I'm supposedly engaged in..." +1 You might check the GA hometown forum to make sure theres not a state law to the effect the FFL mentioned but I don't believe there is. -Foxxz |
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In the following, "licensee" = FFL.
http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/faq2.htm#b1 (B1) To whom may an unlicensed person transfer firearms under the GCA? [Back] A person may sell a firearm to an unlicensed resident of his State, if he does not know or have reasonable cause to believe the person is prohibited from receiving or possessing firearms under Federal law. A person may loan or rent a firearm to a resident of any State for temporary use for lawful sporting purposes, if he does not know or have reasonable cause to believe the person is prohibited from receiving or possessing firearms under Federal law. A person may sell or transfer a firearm to a licensee in any State. However, a firearm other than a curio or relic may not be transferred interstate to a licensed collector. [18 U.S.C. 922(a)(3) and (5), 922(d), 27 CFR 478.29 and 478.30] |
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Your dealer is an idiot. Find a new one.
ETA: I re-read your post. So he says that for him to receive a firearm from an individual is "highly illegal," but he's willing to do it for double the fee? So in actuality he will do a transfer that he sees as illegal, and therefore risking his livelihood to make an extra $25 to $30. Excellent businessman. |
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