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Shipping Components

A-37A-37 Member Posts: 473 ✭✭✭
edited June 2003 in Ask the Experts
Can a single-shot .22 target rifle be shipped directly to a non-FFL buyer if shipped as follows: Two separate shipments; the stock and bolt in one box, all other components in another box. Shipped interstate via FedEx. The seller said it's legal.

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  • BOBBYWINSBOBBYWINS Member Posts: 7,810
    edited November -1
    Hope someone replys.I've been meaning to
    ask the same question.[?][?][:)][:)][^][^]

    IT'S WHAT PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THEMSELVES THAT MAKES THEM AFRAID.
  • nmyersnmyers Member Posts: 16,892 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Such a transaction would be illegal.

    According to Federal Firearms Regulations Reference Guide (ATF P5300.4), page 135, (B1):
    "A person may sell a firearm to an unlicensed resident of his or her State, if the buyer is not prohibited by law from receiving or possessing a firearm, or to a licensee in any State."

    Breaking it down into components is irrelevant; for purposes of Federal firearms law (Title 18, US Code, Section 921 (a)(3)), the frame or receiver is also considered to be a "firearm".

    Neal
  • A-37A-37 Member Posts: 473 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks, Neal. The rifle will be shipped to an FFL. No need for either the seller or buyer to risk an ATF fine (or worse!).
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