In-State Gun Sales > Michigan

Posted: 6/21/2004 8:24:23 AM EDT

I am negotiating a rifle purchase with another member (Non-FFL), and he just wanted to make sure that shipping it directly to me (over the age of 18, no laws prohibiting me from owning firearms) was legal. Ive done this before, but he just wanted to get a second opinion that it is in fact legal.
Thanks

Posted: 6/21/2004 4:54:22 PM EDT

[#1]

As him if the ATF works as a second opinion...

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 or her state, if the buyer is not prohibited by law from receiving or possessing a firearm, or to a licensee in any state. 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( b)( 3), 27 CFR 178.29]

(B8) May a nonlicensee ship a firearm through the U. S. Postal Service? [Back]

A nonlicensee may mail a shotgun or rifle to a resident of his or her own state or to a licensee in any state. Handguns are not mailable. A common or contract carrier must be used to ship a handgun. A nonlicensee may not transfer any firearm to a nonlicensed resident of another state. The Postal Service recommends that longguns be sent by registered mail and that no marking of any kind which would indicate the nature of the contents be placed on the outside of any parcel containing firearms.

(B9) May a nonlicensee ship a firearm by carrier? [Back]

A nonlicensee may ship a firearm by carrier to a resident of his or her own state or to a licensee in any state. A common or contract carrier must be
used to ship a handgun. In addition, Federal law requires that the carrier be notified that the shipment contains a firearm and prohibits common or contract
carriers from requiring or causing any label to be placed on any package indicating that it contains a firearm. [18 U. S. C. 922( a)( 2)( A) and 922( e), 27 CFR 178.31]

Posted: 6/21/2004 5:37:22 PM EDT

[#2]

Thats the text I was looking for. I know its legal, the guy just wanted some solid proof.

Thanks

Posted: 6/22/2004 11:24:19 AM EDT

[#3]

For some reason, this seller claims that according to his FFL, shipping directly to me is illegal, so I would suggest for ease of buying, that our Michigan members steer clear of go700j

Posted: 6/29/2004 8:27:48 PM EDT

[#4]

His FFL, like many in Michigan, doesn't understand the law.

BTW, I think I bought the rifle that you were trying to get him to ship.

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