Posted: 10/21/2011 8:21:50 AM EDT
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Does anyone know if I can ship a rifle from up-state to Long Island without a FFL.
Thanks, Ant |
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Yes but, you should really know the person well before you do. The AG are always trying to get the seller if a firearm is used in a crime by the new owner. Just have a clear documented way of showing you sold it to so and so on xx/xx/xxxx. Cover your ass is the name of the game. |
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From ATF FAQ
Q: May a nonlicensee ship a firearm through the U.S. Postal Service? A nonlicensee may not transfer a firearm to a non-licensed resident of another State. A nonlicensee may mail a shotgun or rifle to a resident of his or her own State or to a licensee in any State. The Postal Service recommends that long guns 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. Handguns are not mailable. A common or contract carrier must be used to ship a handgun. [18 U.S.C. 1715, 922(a)(3), 922(a)(5) and 922 (a)(2)(A)] Q: May a nonlicensee ship a firearm by common or contract carrier? A nonlicensee may ship a firearm by a common or contract 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), 922(a) (3), 922(a)(5) and 922(e), 27 CFR 478.31 and 478.30] |
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Yes but, you should really know the person well before you do. The AG are always trying to get the seller if a firearm is used in a crime by the new owner. Just have a clear documented way of showing you sold it to so and so on xx/xx/xxxx. Cover your ass is the name of the game. The chances of someone knowing the person well are quite slim I would imagine. I usually request that the buyer provide me with a signed statement that states they are legally allowed to possess the firearm along with a copy of their DL. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Yes but, you should really know the person well before you do. The AG are always trying to get the seller if a firearm is used in a crime by the new owner. Just have a clear documented way of showing you sold it to so and so on xx/xx/xxxx. Cover your ass is the name of the game. The chances of someone knowing the person well are quite slim I would imagine. I usually request that the buyer provide me with a signed statement that states they are legally allowed to possess the firearm along with a copy of their DL. Yes that what I mean by documentation. |
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In addition to the other requirements listed in this thread AFAIK When shipping to a non-licensee using a common carrier the firearm must be shipped Adult Signature Required. http://www.ups.com/content/us/en/shipping/time/service/value_added/delivery.html Adult Signature Required: UPS will obtain the adult recipient's signature and provide you with a printed copy. Adult recipients must be at least 21. You may also view the adult recipient's signature online. |