Firearm Inheritance

[KDUBCR250]

Ok lets say someone in your family passes who lived out of stae (Missouri) and left you thier (sizeable) firearms collection would you have to go through a FFA dealer to legaly get them to Indiana ? And sorry if this is a dumb question !

 

[hodgej1843]

FIREARMS

i do not think you would have a problem going to get them.i would load the car and make a weekend trip out of it.sorry it took a loss for you to get the goodies.i have gotten a few that way.every time you look at them just reminds you of the good times you had while they were here.

 

[kludge]

§ 922. Unlawful acts

(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;

 

[Turtle]

If dad goes his guns are mine.... No ffl or legal crap. I just walk out the door with them and mom will give me leftovers and a hug. The end

 

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[MontereyC6]

If dad goes his guns are mine.... No ffl or legal crap. I just walk out the door with them and mom will give me leftovers and a hug. The end

My dad passed away in the last year. And that is exactly what happened. But, he was also in Indiana.

 

[cubsfan1984]

I think firearms can't cross state lines without going through an FFL.

 

[standeford]

Kludge's quote is from the Gun Control Act of 1968

http://www.atf.gov/pub/fire-explo_pub/2005/p53004/18usc_chap44.pdf

That is the Federal law that covers what you are asking about. Once you've received them in the state where they reside you can then transport them into Indiana because they are your guns.

 

[kludge]

My only advice is to take the long way home (i.e. drive around Illinois on the way home).

Yes it's worth the gas money - and the peace of mind.

 

[Panama]

Ok lets say someone in your family passes who lived out of stae (Missouri) and left you thier (sizeable) firearms collection would you have to go through a FFA dealer to legaly get them to Indiana ? And sorry if this is a dumb question !

First, sorry for your loss.
Second, it is not a dumb question.

If you wanted them shipped to you, the answer is yes, you would have to do the FFL deal.

If you are going to go there to pay your respects, then they can just ride home with you, discretely. Don't speed, check all your brake lights and turn signals, and just drive home carefully.

I have driven from the west coast (San Diego) to the east coast (Boston) 5 days and 3000 miles, and I did not get stopped once or even given a second look. Just don't break any traffic laws, and you won't even be noticed.

That's what I would do, but then, I am not a lawyer.