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question to the FFL's out there
eastwood44mag
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Ok, since I'm out of state more often than not, can I get an FFL transfer to a state adjacent to my own, given that there's a reciprocity law on the books? (i.e. Can I have a gun sent to a dealer in IN if I live in IL, to avoid having to spend months trying to get back, and filling out several additional 4473's while I'm on the road?) Thanks, all.
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The short answer to your question is NO.
A nonlicensee (that's you) can buy a long gun (rifle or shotgun) from a dealer in any state, provided you appear before him & such a transfer is legal in both his state & your state of residence. A nonlicensee may buy a handgun from a resident of his own state, if such transfer is permitted, or from a dealer licensed in his own state.
Neal
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I'm not an FFL, but all of us who buy, sell, or trade guns must know the law, or we risk making a mistake that could get us into trouble. You, can, & should, read the law; it is found in: Federal Firearms Regulations Reference Guide (ATF P5300.4).
The short answer to your question is NO.
A nonlicensee (that's you) can buy a long gun (rifle or shotgun) from a dealer in any state, provided you appear before him & such a transfer is legal in both his state & your state of residence. A nonlicensee may buy a handgun from a resident of his own state, if such transfer is permitted, or from a dealer licensed in his own state.
Neal
You are correct if it is a handgun. Transfer can only be made in his home state. If it is a rifle or shotgun, a dealer in another state can receive and transfer the firearm to him as long as it is legal in both states. Where he sends the money has no bearing, only where the actual transfer takes place.
If I buy a rifle in an adjacent state, I can pick it up. That's given. However, can I have an FFL buy it from another FFL and transfer it to me, since there's only a handful of dealers state-wide to sell the make I'm looking for? It would all be in the same state. Thanks
Ok, slightly different question now.
If I buy a rifle in an adjacent state, I can pick it up. That's given. However, can I have an FFL buy it from another FFL and transfer it to me, since there's only a handful of dealers state-wide to sell the make I'm looking for? It would all be in the same state. Thanks
Yes, you can. It doesn't matter where the dealer got the rifle. He is the one transferring it to you.
However, you will have to pay FFL #1 shipping charges to send it to FFL #2, & you will have to pay FFL #2 his transfer fee for handling the transaction. You should first make sure this is satisfactory to FFL #2, since some dealers may not want to transfer a long gun to a nonresident.
Neal
You can do that.
However, you will have to pay FFL #1 shipping charges to send it to FFL #2, & you will have to pay FFL #2 his transfer fee for handling the transaction. You should first make sure this is satisfactory to FFL #2, since some dealers may not want to transfer a long gun to a nonresident.
Neal
Neal is absolutely correct about checking with the dealer you want to handle the transfer. Just because an action is legal doesn't mean that the dealer will cooperate.