Transferring a Gun Through Out of State Dealer, Could You Just Bring it There?

[Speedo66]

Several questions here on the board about shipping a gun interstate to an FFL.

My hypothetical question is:

Assuming you have a dealer willing to accept a shipment from a non-FFL, if you're close enough, is there any legal impediment to just physically bringing the gun to the out of state dealer yourself?

 

[dogtown tom]

There is no Federal law prohibiting you from hand delivering your firearm to an out of state dealer.

 

[ChristopherG]

I've done it, no trouble. At least on the federal level. Make sure you are in compliance with the laws of both states involved.

 

[Sebastian the Ibis]

Speedo are you on the buy side or the sell side?

If you are buying just make sure that you don't go out of state buy a gun, then take it to an FFL to work out the paperwork.

 

[Speedo66]

Speedo are you on the buy side or the sell side?

If you are buying just make sure that you don't go out of state buy a gun, then take it to an FFL to work out the paperwork.

My concern was as to selling. I think if I am physically present, at least with a contiguous state, I can buy it directly from the out of state FFL without having to bring it to an FFL in my state.

 

[ChristopherG]

I think if I am physically present, at least with a contiguous state, I can buy it directly from the out of state FFL without having to bring it to an FFL in my state.

Negative, at least for a handgun. You must purchase from a FFL in your state of residence or have it transferred to you through such an FFL.

 

[Speedo66]

Sorry, I should have specified that I'm talking about long guns.

 

[natman]

You can buy a long gun, but not a handgun from an FFL in another state. However, the transaction has to be legal in both states and many dealers will be reluctant to do such a transaction because they may not be familiar with the laws in your state. Call in advance.