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Mailing a Gun to yourself

wiplash
My Son went on Vacation to a different State and while there bought a couple of Rifles.

Can he still mail his own Gun to himself without going through an FFL? Or have they changed that.
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  • mark christian
    If he purchased the rifles from an out of state FFL dealer, then those rifles were legally acquired and he can ship them to himself. If he purchased the rifles from an out of state private party, which in most cases is not allowed, then the rifles must be shipped to an FFL in his home state to be transferred correctly.
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  • CaptFun
    MC is (as usual) correct. Had an unusual one today. Buyer lived in ND, FFL receiving the item from us was in Minnesota (Just across the river) it is a long gun. Had to have a review with our compliance person, but all good.
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  • wiplash
    Thanks Guy's, I'll let him know.
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  • fatcat458
    OK, lets say l want to go shooting/hunting in another state. l plan on flying there rather than drive. Can l mail/ship the gun to where l am going :?:
    Thanks :!:
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  • shilowar
    fatcat458 wrote:
    OK, lets say l want to go shooting/hunting in another state. l plan on flying there rather than drive. Can l mail/ship the gun to where l am going :?:
    Thanks :!:
    Wouldn't it be easier and cheaper to check it into baggage and bring with rather than ship?
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  • Warbirds
    Its easy to fly with a gun.

    That said it is legal to ship yourself a gun and ship it back to yourself.
    It is also legal to ship from you direct to a gunsmith & a gunsmith who has repaired your gun can ship it directly back to you w/o sending it to an FFL.
    fatcat458 wrote:
    OK, lets say l want to go shooting/hunting in another state. l plan on flying there rather than drive. Can l mail/ship the gun to where l am going :?:
    Thanks :!:
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  • 11b6r
    Agree with the posters before me. One fine point- the term MAILING refers to the US Mail. SHIPPING includes common carriers such as FedEx and UPS.

    Yes, you can legally MAIL an unloaded rifle or shotgun that you already own to yourself. No transfer of ownership.

    You cannot MAIL a handgun unless you are a dealer or manufacturer. You CAN ship one you already own to yourself- BUT-
    UPS & FedEx require Next Day Air for handguns. That is around $80 now.
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  • fatcat458
    Warbirds- l flew with the thing for 20 yrs in an SKB hard case along with 5 kilos/11 pounds of AMMO. Gun keeps getting heavier as l get OLDER :oops:
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  • He Dog
    fatcat458 wrote:
    Warbirds- l flew with the thing for 20 yrs in an SKB hard case along with 5 kilos/11 pounds of AMMO. Gun keeps getting heavier as l get OLDER :oops:


    Sights are getting harder to see too aren't they? :(
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