In state gun shipment

Gunswapper

March 18, 2010 13:13

I know it is legal for a resident of a state to sell a firearm to another resident of the same state. Is it legal to ship the firearm to him through the USPS, UPS, or other carriers?

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  mark christian

  March 18, 2010 13:28

  A non Licensee can ship rifles and shotguns through the mail, but not handguns. You can ship all types of firearms via UPS or FedEx, but expect quite a price shock for shipping a pistol.

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  nmyers

  March 18, 2010 16:47

  It is legal to transfer a firearm to an FFL in any state, or to a resident of the same state, state & local law permitting. A transfer, either FTF or through a shipper, may or may not be legal, depending upon exactly where in the state both of the residents live.
  
  My personal opinion is that it is not a good idea. While it may be legal, I wouldn't want to risk transferring a gun to someone who may use it to commit a crime; even within my own state, I will only transfer a gun through a dealer, so that a NICS check can be made. My only exception is someone who is related to me by blood.
  
  Neal

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