Rules for shipping shotguns

[Ric in Richmond]

I live in VA and have been given a shotgun (early model 12, 12 ga) from a wifes relative who recently passed.

He lived in TN and his personal effects may end up in OK.

Can I just have them ship it to VA?

I am familiar with the pistol rules but not the shotgun rules.

Thanks in advance for any info.

Ric

 

[wdlsguy]

It sounds like you are acquiring this shotgun "by bequest or intestate succession" from the executor or administrator of the estate?

18 USC 922(a)(3)

 

[Ric in Richmond]

Not sure if that helped or hurt.

From my read it looks like getting a gun through a will is one giant loop hole!!

Still not sure if I can ship it, or how to do it without running afoul of the law.

Thanks for the link...

Ric

 

[wdlsguy]

If you can claim the "by bequest or intestate succession" exception, the executor can send it directly to you.

Otherwise, the executor will need to send it to an FFL in your state.

Since it's a shotgun, it can go USPS, UPS, FedEx, etc.

 

[Ric in Richmond]

Thanks...I appreciate that!

Pics to follow when everything gets settled.

Ric

 

[deadin]

Seeing as how it's from the estate of your wife's relative, I doubt if you are in line for "intestate succession".
As far as "bequethment" is concerned, it need s to be specifically stated in the will that the gun is to be given to you.
The executor can "give" the gun to you even if you aren't mentioned in the will, but it isn't a bequeathment and, if crossing a State line will, need to go through a FFL.

 

[Kacerdias]

Perhaps, but maybe the executor could send it addressed to your wife instead if she's the next of kin of the deceased - that way there wouldn't be much question as to bequeathment.

Caveat - I am not a lawyer.

 

[deadin]

Did a little further research and there is a possibility that if the will has wording that leaves the disposition of the remaining assets to the executor, it might (and I emphasize, might) be considered a bequeathment.
This is something that would need to be checked out with the BATFE and/or a knowledgable attorney.