Gift a Long Gun?

[TX1911fan]

Can I gift a long gun to a family member in a state where neither of us live? For example, if my brother and I are both on vacation in Florida, and neither of us lives in Florida, can I gift him a rifle in that state and he take it with him, or does it need to go to an FFL in his home state?

Thanks.

 

[wdlsguy]

Assuming your brother can legally *buy* a long gun in Florida, it can transfer through an FFL in Florida.

 

[TX1911fan]

I should clarify. Do I have to go through an FFL for a long gun transfer of this type? Not trying to skirt the law, just wondering about the logistics.

 

[okienate]

Can't slide a live link in yet, but the website below will help you get a better understanding straight from the ATF's 'mouth'.

http://www.atf.gov/pub/fire-explo_pub/2005/p53004/q_and_a.pdf

Not all transfers need to go through an FFL dealer, especially if you are both from the same state and you don't have a reason to believe your relative would normally be excluded from being able to legally purchase a firearm.

 

[skidooman]

Just move to Nevada. Private party transfers are exactly that. PRIVATE :banghead:

 

[Gator]

Assuming your brother can legally *buy* a long gun in Florida, it can transfer through an FFL in Florida.

Sounds right

 

[wdlsguy]

Do I have to go through an FFL for a long gun transfer of this type?

You have to go through an FFL if you and your brother live in different states.