Shipping a firearm from out of state

[Great-Kazoo]

OR you are legally able to ship a firearm from yourself to yourself. I'd go UPS with the people on the other end addressing them that way. completly legal, ask the ATF if you have any concerns. My SIL did this when he was transferring from one coast to the other with his rifles.

[Circuits]

TITLE 18 > PART I > CHAPTER 44 > § 922

§ 922. Unlawful acts
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(a) It shall be unlawful—

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(3) for any person, other than a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector to transport into or receive in the State where he resides (or if the person is a corporation or other business entity, the State where it maintains a place of business) any firearm purchased or otherwise obtained by such person outside that State, except that this paragraph (A) shall not preclude any person who lawfully acquires a firearm by bequest or intestate succession in a State other than his State of residence from transporting the firearm into or receiving it in that State, if it is lawful for such person to purchase or possess such firearm in that State, (B) shall not apply to the transportation or receipt of a firearm obtained in conformity with subsection (b)(3) of this section, and (C) shall not apply to the transportation of any firearm acquired in any State prior to the effective date of this chapter;

Provided the guns are legal in both states (in this case, they are, btw), then the executor can ship them right to your door here, no FFL required. You can provide them the above citation (18 USC 922 (a) (3) (A) ) as proof that no FFL is required.

[Byte Stryke]

Provided the guns are legal in both states (in this case, they are, btw), then the executor can ship them right to your door here, no FFL required. You can provide them the above citation (18 USC 922 (a) (3) (A) ) as proof that no FFL is required.

Nice find!
+1

[Gunner]

Wait so he can just pack them and send them right to my door?

[Circuits]

Wait so he can just pack them and send them right to my door?

Yep.

[ghost74]

Do not listen to the guy that says not to tell the shipper what is in the boxes. That is a big "no-no" and make sure they dont put any ammo in the boxes with the guns.

I have had guns shipped across the country before and the only time you have to use an FFL is if the gun is being transferred to you from another person. You can mail a gun to yourself without the usage of an FFL. As for wills, that statute looks pretty clear. The executor should be able to break down the guns, box them up, and ship them directly to your door. Just have him contact the USPS in the local area were the guns are at and they should be able to help you out.

[trlcavscout]

OR you are legally able to ship a firearm from yourself to yourself. I'd go UPS with the people on the other end addressing them that way. completly legal, ask the ATF if you have any concerns. My SIL did this when he was transferring from one coast to the other with his rifles.

+1 Or just dont tell them whats in the boxes. Thats what the UPS store told me to do when shipping a rifle. Just insure them properly either way.