Transfering handgun from one state to another

[Regen]

As far as I can tell there are only two ways to legal transfer ownership of a handgun from a resident of one state to a resident of another state.

The first method is to use an FFL to transfer the handgun to an FFL in the receiver's state of residence.

The only other way I know of is to have the owner legally move to the receivers state of residence and then transfer the gun face to face.

Is there any other way to legally transfer ownership of a firearm from a resident of one state to a resident of another state?

 

[NGIB]

The quick and only answer is no.

One the persons moves and establishes residence, they are no longer a resident of the other state. Pretty drastic method to buy a gun tho...

 

[calaverasslim]

Some states allow a resident to ship a gun to a FFL holder in another state: IE, I, while living in Texas, can ship a pistol to Joe's FFL in Oklahoma as long as the ffl holder will accept from a non-ffl holder.

Read the ATF rules and check your state laws. Be safe

 

[45Badger]

Is there any other way to legally transfer ownership of a firearm from a resident of one state to a resident of another state?

You need to be consistent and specific in your language.

Read the ATF rules and check your state laws. Be safe

Best advice yet!

If you want to transfer a handgun to a resident of another state, the handgun must be shipped to an FFL in the receiving state, and that FFL will process the transfer to the new owner. In most states, you can ship the handgun directly to the receiving FFL. Some states require you to use an FFL on the outound (know your state laws). Some receiving FFLs are idiots and only accept shipments from other FFLs. This is not a law, but rather an idiotic business policy (yes, I have a bias).

A note on legal shipment methods for handguns-

Non licensees may ship handguns only via common carrier (UPS, FEDX, etc). You will be subject to their expensive overnight policies, but save the expense of the outbound FFL. Licensees may ship handguns via the United States Postal Service. If you have a reasonable/cheap FFL, this is often best way to ship. Flat rate Priority Mail with insurance is usually @ $15.

Check out BATFE website for details, and know your state laws

 

[cdrt]

The only other way I know of is to have the owner legally move to the receivers state of residence and then transfer the gun face to face.

And in some states, like California, even this won't work, because ALL private party transactions have to go through an FFL.