Does a BP gun need to go through a FFL when transferring from out of state?

[scythefwd]

I am looking at some black powder rifles that are out of state. Will I need to get a FFL involved if I do end up purchasing one (from a non ffl seller)?

Any light yall can shed on the subject is welcome.

 

[NavyLCDR]

Federally, no. Your state laws may require it, though.

 

[scythefwd]

Thats what I thought. Time to call up the local FFL guys and get their take on state laws. Thanks LT

 

[nalioth]

Save everybody some time and look at Cabelas.com

Do they ship BP guns to addresses in your state?

 

[NavyLCDR]

Or, you could tell us what state you are in and we could likely tell you if there are restrictions or not. But, like nalioth said, a big retailer will have the info posted too.

 

[scythefwd]

Spoke with my local FFL. IF the BP gun cannot accept a centerfire barrel, the seller can ship directly to me no problems. If the gun is an encore or optima elite or similar and is capable of using a centerfire barrel with no other modifications, then it must go through a FFL. Looks like I'm good to go. Thanks.

nalioth,
I never though of doing that... If I want to go to cabelas, I just drive up there (it's only like 6 hours).

 

[NavyLCDR]

Yep, sounds correct if you are in any but two or three commie states.