Shipping a rifle to a C&R holder - NC to NY

[jad0110]

Background: I do not hold an FFL license of any type. I bought a Yugo M48 from a Gunbroker seller / C&R FFL 03 holder. He resides in NY and I am in NC. Obviously, to ship the rifle to me it had to go through an FFL on my end as I don't have a C&R.

Anyway, the rifle was damaged in shipment and the shipper refused to honor the insurance claim because the rifle was not "adequately packaged for shipment". The seller / C&R holder in NY has agreed to take the rifle back.

Question: what options do I have to send a long gun (C&R eligible M48 Yugo Mauser) from NC to a C&R holder in NY? If I can ship directly to him via USPS, FedEx or UPS, would I need to obtain a copy of his C&R as CYA for me?

Thank you!

 

[kitsapshooter]

You may mail the rifle directly to an FFL

 

[BSA1]

Federal law allows you to ship a C&R firearm directly to the C&R license holder. Get a signed copy of his C&R license first.

HOWEVER NY State Law may require the gun be shipped to a regular FFL dealer. I would direct your question to the Attorney General Office in NY.