Private sales across state lines

October 22, 2004 09:13

I always thought that private sales could be conducted across state lines without issue, so long as the firearm changes hands directly (not shipped, etc.). However, unless I'm misreading the ATF website, it says that you need to involve a FFL for the transfer.

Can anyone clarify here? I buy mine from FFL's, so I don't know any more than state reciprocity agreements.

Thanks.

O Lord,
grant me the Serenity
to accept the things
I cannot change
the courage to change the things I can,
and the supreme firepower to make the difference.

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snowtigger

October 22, 2004 09:35
I know handgun sales across state lines require ffl's. I don't know about long guns.

It ain't what you shoot, it's what you hit.
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EOD Guy

October 22, 2004 10:54
Just about all transfers between unlicensed residents of different states have to be conducted through a licensed dealer.
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dcon12

October 22, 2004 11:26
Just about. Don[:D]

"I would not mind being the last man on earth just to see if all those girls were telling me the truth"
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tr fox

October 22, 2004 14:58
The Fedcoats would like to make ALL gun sales/transfers have to go through an FFL. But at present they haven't been able to extend their tentacles beyond requiring an FFL to FFL exchange between private parties in different states except in the case of handguns. The so-called legal reason for this requirement is that whenever you cross a state line you are engaged in "interstate commerce" and the Fedcoats claim at that point they can make any and all the requirements they chose to make on you.

However, I am just a novice in this subject, so please wait until a truly knowledgeable person gives you an answer. [:)]

Quote "Somehow government decided that the Constitutional Bill of Rights has become the Bill of "Suggested" Rights and are to be rationed to the citizens as the power elite sees fit"
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ATF

October 22, 2004 17:31
Handguns need to be transfered thru an FFL,Long guns do not need be transfered by an FFL.[:)]
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nmyers

October 22, 2004 18:27
Federal law only permits a nonlicensee to transfer a firearm to a nonlicensee within his state (where permitted by state/local law), or to an FFL in any state. It's best to get the law from Federal Firearms Regulations Reference Guide (ATF P5300.4).

Neal
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EOD Guy

October 23, 2004 05:40
quote:Originally posted by dcon12
Just about. Don[:D]

Yes, just about. There are exceptions, such as bequests from an estate.
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EOD Guy

October 23, 2004 05:42
quote:Originally posted by ATF
Handguns need to be transfered thru an FFL,Long guns do not need be transfered by an FFL.[:)]

Sorry, but that's incorrect. The type of firearm doesn't matter. All interstate sales between unlicensed persons must be handled through an FFL
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m.j.ryan

October 23, 2004 08:03
All hand and long gun interstate firearms transactions must be via FFL holder per BATF regulations. I am FFL gunsmith and handle them on regular basis for internet sales, auctions, estate closings, even persons sending firearms to themselves from out state to home state.

Mike in Michigan
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gskyhawk

October 23, 2004 10:36
m.j. ryan I would have to disagree with the last part of your statement , i person whom legally owns his firearms does not need to use a FFL to ship them to himself in a different state ,
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ATF

October 23, 2004 11:11
Sorry,everyone I'm wrong (first time [:D])The law says a person can buy a long gun out of state from a licenced person in that another State.Again sorry.[:)]
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