So let me toss in a scenario... A person passes away and their firearms are to be sent to someone in another state. The person w/o knowing just sends the guns to the recipient. With the aging population, I'm sure many older folks, especially widows, wouldn't think twice about this type of scenario.
Can I give a handgun to my son who lives in a differnet state?
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Sam1911
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If the firearms in question are mentioned specifically in the will as going to a named individual, that individual can come pick them up and take them home with no 4473 needed.
If they must be shipped interstate, then they must go to an FFL.
They cannot be "sent" interstate via mail or a common carrier without going through a dealer.
"Without knowing" the law is not an affirmative defense -- even for old folks in an aging population.
SharpsDressedMan
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In a perfect world, everyone obeys the laws all the time. We try to be perfect here on THR. Thanks to all the lawful information offered here, I now know what I should do if the situation comes up.
Sam1911
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Alas, all we can do is educate and try to help folks stay out of trouble.
earlthegoat2
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Here is a hypothetical example. This is intended to be both educational and satirical. I hope you all see the implications.
You have a double shotgun.
If you move to another state you can bring your shotgun with you right? Yes. (double shotguns are legal in all 50 states)
You become a resident of that state.
Your son lives in that state as well and you give him that double shotgun.
You move back to the state you just came from.
Nothing illegal happened.
Just sayin......
You have a double shotgun.
If you move to another state you can bring your shotgun with you right? Yes. (double shotguns are legal in all 50 states)
You become a resident of that state.
Your son lives in that state as well and you give him that double shotgun.
You move back to the state you just came from.
Nothing illegal happened.
Just sayin......
Sam1911
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That is correct. There are specific legal definitions for what constitutes becoming a resident of a state, and while they are not exactly what most people think they are, they are going to be a whole lot more bother and expense than taking that shotgun to an FFL and doing a transfer the normal way.
So...what is the point of this hypothetical? WHAT are you "just sayin?"
So...what is the point of this hypothetical? WHAT are you "just sayin?"
texas bulldog
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It's pretty impressive how many folks on this thread have openly suggested their intent and/or methods to flout federal firearms laws. You know that things you say on the internet can, in fact, be linked back to you, right? That'll make that whole "Oh...I didn't know" defense a lot harder to pull off (not that it would've worked anyway).
earlthegoat2
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Im just saying people can cook up a story that is both believeable and slides under any prying eyes.
Usually as long as you are smart about things you wont get caught. If you make a business SELLING guns across state lines you WILL get caught. If you bring a family member a gun and give it to them odds are small of getting caught.
Once again though we are talking about a 20-30 dollar fee here.
Just man up and do it the right way.
Usually as long as you are smart about things you wont get caught. If you make a business SELLING guns across state lines you WILL get caught. If you bring a family member a gun and give it to them odds are small of getting caught.
Once again though we are talking about a 20-30 dollar fee here.
Just man up and do it the right way.
Sam1911
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Agreed.
As the question has been VERY thoroughly answered, let's put it to bed, lest more folks come and preemptively incriminate themselves.
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