Shipping a firearm within the same State.

[Kwanger]

I am going to sell one of my firearms. I know if going across State lines, you must ship to an FFL; however, as I understand it having been on the ATF website, I can ship *direct* to a resident of my own State (FL) so long as I have no cause to believe the person purchasing is not a criminal.

I was wondering if anyone had experience with this - and wanted to make sure I am right. Id post up a link to the ATF rule, but on my phone here so can't, but thats what it looks like to me. And if I am right, does anyone know if there are additional hassles with UPS or Fedex shipping direct to a resident.

Thanks

 

[c5_nc]

For Rifles: There is nothing to call the ATF about. Its legal on the federal level so you just have to worry about state laws. In my state (NC) it is legal, I have done several on both ends via USPS and UPS. UPS has a stated policy against it posted in our branch, but I've never had a problem. From the information you have available to you, the person needs to be able to own said gun. You usually collect a faxed/scanned copy of driver's license to insure that the person is a resident of your state and over 18.

 

[TJ AK-74]

Hmmm. This looks more like a "Legal" Question than a "General" Question.

Anyway, in one state that I lived in it is legal to send a rifle/shotgun, but I'm not sure about a handgun. Just make sure that you verify that the person is able to own said weapon and check your state's laws. (I ought to look up my CURRENT state also)

 

[Kwanger]

tj you are right it is legal...typing on my tiny phone keyboard is a pain, if a friendly mod could move it, id appreciate it!

 

[nalioth]

Hmmm. This looks more like a "Legal" Question than a "General" Question.

Anyway, in one state that I lived in it is legal to send a rifle/shotgun, but I'm not sure about a handgun. Just make sure that you verify that the person is able to own said weapon and check your state's laws. (I ought to look up my CURRENT state also)

It's quite legal to ship any firearm to another state resident, provided that you have no reason to think they're a restricted person and your state/local laws don't prohibit it.

This includes handguns - you just have to ship them via a common carrier (not the Post Office).

 

[TJ AK-74]

typing on my tiny phone keyboard is a pain

Noted. No offense was intended.

Yeah nalioth that's kinda what I thought. Thats a good clarification.