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3/5/2005 6:50:34 PM EDT
A relative of mine just came here from Florida, he's in bad health and he wants to stay in Arizona so he's having his daughter ship his stuff here and sell his house.  What I don't know about are his guns.  Can he have is daughter ship his guns directly to him?  He doesn't want to break the law and he isn't an FFL holder.  If she can't ship to him directly what's the best method?  Find an FFL in Florida to ship to him here or have his daughter ship to an FFL here in Arizona?  Will he have to fill out the transfer paperwork or just pay the FFL for his trouble?  Seems to me like most FFL's will be reluctant to do this.  Thanks for any info!
3/5/2005 7:34:09 PM EDT
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It's legal to move them interstate, and ship them to yourself. I know DHL's official policy is to not ship firearms, but UPS and FedEx should do it.




(B10) May a nonlicensee ship firearms interstate for his or her use in hunting or other lawful activity? [Back]

Yes. A person may ship a firearm to himself or herself in care of another person in the state where he or she intends to hunt or engage in any other lawful activity. The package should be addressed to the owner. Persons other than the owner should not open the package and take possession of the firearm.


(B11) May a person who is relocating out-of-state move firearms with other household goods? [Back]

Yes. A person who lawfully possesses a firearm may transport or ship the firearm interstate when changing his or her state of residence. Certain NFA firearms must have prior approval from the Bureau of ATF, NFA Branch, Washington, DC 20226, before they may be moved interstate. The person must notify the mover that firearms are being transported. He or she should also check state and local laws where relocating to ensure that movement of firearms into the new state does not violate any state law or local ordinance. [18 U. S. C. 922( a)( 4), 27 CFR 178.28 and 178.31]



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