Hey guys and gals.  I have a quick (probably idiotic) question.  I am looking to sell or trade my S&W 686 Plus for SA 1911 MilSpec, but I have a problem.  I was gonna put it on the EE, but I am kinda timid.  Is it legal for me (a Non-FFL holder) to trade or sell a weapon.  How does that work?  All the FFL dealers that i've used for transfers require a FFL holder to ship it to them in the first place.  Also, if I was to trade, would we both have to send it through an FFL dealer?  Please help!!  I dont want to get knee deep in something I dont know a drop about.  Thanks in advance..

If/when you sell it, call your FFL dealer, tell them you want them to ship a handgun to another FFL for you, and ask them how much they charge. If you are satisfied with the price, then tell whoever bought it to find an FFL holder to accept a handgun for him. Then, his (the buyer) FFL holder must send a signed in ink copy of his FFL to your FFL holder. Then, your FFL will ship it to his FFL. Oh yeah, that wasn't an idiotic question. YOu know what they say,
"The only stupid question is the question that wasn't asked."
HTH

Yes , you can still sell and trade guns without a FFL.  You can't ship a gun without a FFL, unless it's going to a FFL.

So,
If I want to sell my Swedish Mauser, as long as I ship it to an FFL, I'm OK?  OR do I have to send it FROM an FFL TO an FFL?
thanks,
Rich

Quoted: So, If I want to sell my Swedish Mauser, as long as I ship it to an FFL, I'm OK?  OR do I have to send it FROM an FFL TO an FFL? thanks, Rich

You can mail a rifle directly to the buyer's FFL.  You can even use USPS, it's the cheapest.  However, your state laws may be more restrictive.

Put it on the EE, you may get a local buyer which is cool because then you can transfer it at your local FFL and not have to ship it. For the most part long guns can be shipped by non FFL's to a buyers FFL. Private sales of long guns do not require an FFL, only hand guns.

Cool , thanks.
rich

Quoted: Put it on the EE, you may get a local buyer which is cool because then you can transfer it at your local FFL and not have to ship it. For the most part long guns can be shipped by non FFL's to a buyers FFL. Private sales of long guns do not require an FFL, only hand guns.

Interesting...  Here, a private sale only requires that you have the money.  No FFL for long guns or handguns.