Buying a long gun from Illinois

[bw210]

I am interested in buying a long gun from a resident of Illinois just across the state line an was hoping to do a face to face buy in Indiana.

I know all handguns that are interstate sale must go through FFL. Does this apply to long guns? Trying to save $$ on shipping and ffl fee.

Thanks
bw210

 

[tenring]

If you have already checked it out as not stolen, take your money to Illinois, pay for it, put it in your trunk, and go home [observing the speed limit at all times].

 

[03A3]

Take along a gun case. If you have any ammo I suggest you store it in a seperate compartment of the vehicle from the gun.

 

[rjstew317]

if he is the one transporting across the state line form Illinois to Indiana i don't see what you have to worry about. you don't need to FFL to transfer face to face in Indiana. i would think it wouldn't be any different then doing a FTF deal with anyone of us. but i'm not a lawyer, so i could be wrong.

 

[gunman41mag]

if he is the one transporting across the state line form Illinois to Indiana i don't see what you have to worry about. you don't need to FFL to transfer face to face in Indiana. i would think it wouldn't be any different then doing a FTF deal with anyone of us. but i'm not a lawyer, so i could be wrong.

If anything, it's the guy coming to INDIANA, that should be worrying, cause he's the one crossing the STATE line

 

[Gunaria]

Take it for what it's worth, this is what another INGO member posted when I asked the similar question;

This is a quote from ATF's website:
Q: From whom may an unlicensed person acquire a firearm under the GCA? A person may only acquire a firearm within the person’s own State, except that he or she may purchase or otherwise acquire a rifle or shotgun, in person, at a licensee’s premises in any State, provided the sale complies with State laws applicable in the State of sale and the State where the purchaser resides. A person may borrow or rent a firearm in any State for temporary use for lawful sporting purposes.
[18 U.S.C. 922(a)(3) and (5), 922(b)(3), 27 CFR 478.29 and 478.30]
If the person you are buying the long gun from out-of-state is not an FFL dealer, then it is unlawful to purchase the long gun. Handguns may not be purchased from a private party or dealer out of state without having it transferred to a dealer in your state, in this case, Indiana.

 

[j706]

You mean they have guns in Illinois?

 

[ATM]

Lots of bad advice to the OP in this thread.

You're going to need a minimum of 1 FFL transfer involved for this to be legal.

 

[davedolli]

I have bought shotguns from out of state people before and it has to be shipped to a FFL, and you pick it up and do the paper work, to be legal. He does not have to ship it through a FFL.

Dave

 

[tom1025]

Save your self alot of hassle and just buy one from an Indiana resident.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

ANY and ALL firearms transactions where the buyer and seller reside in different states must go through an FFL and a 4473 filled out to be legal.

The easiest way would be for the seller to come to IN with the firearm, both of you go to an FFL, pay for and get the transfer done, fill out the 4473 and go on your merry way.

Long-guns can be transferred in either the buyer's or seller's state of residence (provided the states share a border). Handguns must go through an FFL in the buyer's state.

The above is the case in the majority of situations.

-J-

 

[MrSmitty]

I've heard, not seen, but heard, that the BATFE sometimes tries to do stings in which they try to get people doing otherwise legal things, to do something technically illegal. I feel it should be perfectly legal to buy ftf across state lines, but Big Brother feels differently...CYA.... let him take it to a gun store here, and then transfer it...he could be a plant!?

 

[bw210]

Thanks for the responses. I guess its off to the ffl. I just hate waiting 5 business days to pick up MY firearm after its been paid for. Happens every time - guess I should be use to it by now.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Thanks for the responses. I guess its off to the ffl. I just hate waiting 5 business days to pick up MY firearm after its been paid for. Happens every time - guess I should be use to it by now.

If he comes to IN, there's no waiting period...

You will have to abide by Illinois' waiting period if the transfer is done in IL, of course.

While it's LEGAL, there may be an issue with the FFL-holder willing to transfer to an IN resident. (either to avoid hassle or out of ignorance of the law). Best discuss that, and the transfer fee, with the FFL holder first.

It might end up being easier for the feller to come to you rather than you go to him. Especially if the transfer fee is much lower from an IN FFL. Could always offer the guy a few bucks' worth for gasoline to help.

-J-

 

[bw210]

If he comes to IN, there's no waiting period...

You will have to abide by Illinois' waiting period if the transfer is done in IL, of course.


It might end up being easier for the feller to come to you rather than you go to him. Especially if the transfer fee is much lower from an IN FFL. Could always offer the guy a few bucks' worth for gasoline to help.

-J-

Unfortunately, I must fall into the permanent "cooling off and delayed" group as I have been delayed in Indiana for over 40 ffl purchases in the last 20 years. We'll definitely do the ffl transfer at my local gun shop... I only pay $15. I have heard about highway robbery ffl fees at other places.