Shipping a firearm out of state.

[buck3050]

When shipping a firearm out of state to a private citizen I must send the firearm to a FFL on his end. Thanks

 

[beauxdog]

You are correct.

Beauxdog

 

[Jmfox3]

It's mostly about the laws in the state where it is being sent into; Illinois, New York, and California are absolutely no. If you don't know the person absolutely use a FFL.

 

[beauxdog]

It's not about state laws. Any firearm shipped from one state to another has to go through an FFL. It's about Federal law.

Beauxdog

 

[rcm192]

And also make sure that the FFL that you are sending it to is willing to accept a transfer from an individual....if not it will have to be FFL to FFL

 

[Harrisracing]

rcm is correct.

Beware that long guns can go USPS while pistols cannot (well anything that is "concealable" like a pistol is how it's worded)...pistols use fedex or ups. (I like fedex the best).

 

[Jmfox3]

It's not about state laws. Any firearm shipped from one state to another has to go through an FFL. It's about Federal law.

Beauxdog

It is about state law. Look it up for the state you're doing the transfer 'to'. A licensed dealer is subject to different laws than an individual. Google "<state> firearms transfer laws" For example: http://smartgunlaws.org/texas-state-law-summary/. And see: https://www.atf.gov/file/61721/download. Don't believe everything you read on social media. ;-)

 

[pyreaux]

May want to read up as I believe two shipping from ups is not acceptable for handguns. It can save you a decent bit if you're shipping a handgun.

 

[Harrisracing]

UPS:
https://www.ups.com/content/us/en/resources/ship/packaging/guidelines/firearms.html

FEDEX:
http://www.fedex.com/us/freight/rulestariff/prohibited_articles.html

State laws drive the issue of an individual shipping to a dealer (and yes Federal law states it MUST arrive at a dealer).

You will notice long guns and handguns are shipped differently from both of the above-mentioned private carriers. Also UPS STORE does not accept firearms (but I have no issues shipping uppers and parts there). I prefer FEDEX for handguns.

 

[whitsend]

It is about state law. Look it up for the state you're doing the transfer 'to'. A licensed dealer is subject to different laws than an individual. Google "<state> firearms transfer laws" For example: http://smartgunlaws.org/texas-state-law-summary/. And see: https://www.atf.gov/file/61721/download. Don't believe everything you read on social media. ;-)

The second link you posted proves you are incorrect.

2. May I lawfully transfer a firearm to a friend who resides in a different State?

Under Federal law, an unlicensed individual is prohibited from transferring a firearm to an individual
who does not reside in the State where the transferee resides. Generally, for a person to lawfully
transfer a firearm to an unlicensed person who resides out of State, the firearm must be shipped to a
Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) within the recipient’s State of residence. He or she may then
receive the firearm from the FFL upon completion of an ATF Form 4473 and a NICS background
check. More information can be obtained on the ATF website at www.atf.gov and
http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/unlicensed-persons.html. The GCA provides an exception from this
prohibition for temporary loans or rentals of firearms for lawful sporting purposes. Thus, for
example, a friend visiting you may borrow a firearm from you to go hunting. Another exception is
provided for transfers of firearms to nonresidents to carry out a lawful bequest or acquisition by
intestate succession. This exception would authorize the transfer of a firearm to a nonresident who
inherits a firearm under the will of a decedent. See 18 U.S.C. 922(a)(5).

Note that the OP is about a transfer to someone in a different state.
Transfer between two individuals who reside in the same state is dictated by state law. Transfer between two individuals who reside in different states is dictated by federal law.

In LA I can ship a firearm to another LA resident by state law. If I want to transfer a firearm to the resident of anther state Federal law says I have to ship it to a FFL dealer.

Don't believe everything you read on social media. ;-)

 

[JCcypress]

I saw this on Slickguns the other day. May be worth looking at:

http://www.shipmygun.com/go/

 

[JBP55]

I saw this on Slickguns the other day. May be worth looking at:

http://www.shipmygun.com/go/

In the ship my gun ad the UPS and Fedex rates are inflated.

 

[hoghunter54]

And don't forget to make a good clear copy of your DL.Every FFL I have ever dealt with has wanted a picture DL sent with the firearm to him, the FFL.I know this because many times I have had to call them and have them email or fax it to my ffl in order for me to take possession of it.Good Luck.

 

[Robbie]

FFL to FFL
Plain and Simple!

 

[Nathan Hale]

rcm is correct.

Beware that long guns can go USPS while pistols cannot (well anything that is "concealable" like a pistol is how it's worded)...pistols use fedex or ups. (I like fedex the best).

FFL 1, 2 and 7s can ship handguns through the mail.

 

[Nathan Hale]

It's not about state laws. Any firearm shipped from one state to another has to go through an FFL. It's about Federal law.

Beauxdog

I am pretty sure you can ship to yourself, in another state, without going through am FFL.

 

[beauxdog]

I don't think so.

Beauxdog

 

[Pelican Pawn]

You are wrong on this. If it crosses a state line it has to go to a FFL Dealer. Federal law does not matter if you are sending it to your self.

 

[DangerClose3/5]

You are wrong on this. If it crosses a state line it has to go to a FFL Dealer. Federal law does not matter if you are sending it to your self.

Not true, you can send it to yourself in another state.

https://www.atf.gov/firearms/qa/may-nonlicensee-ship-firearms-interstate-his-or-her-use-hunting-or-other-lawful-activity

 

[whitsend]

I am pretty sure you can ship to yourself, in another state, without going through am FFL.

This is correct.
You ship it to yourself, but no one else can open the package.

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