Question Re: Out of state firearm trade

[nomadicmutt]

Ah.
That makes sense. Thanks!

It isn't a BATFE requirement, but some receiving FFLs will require it. It is mostly a way to keep their ass out of a sling when the BATFE does their next inspection.

The receiving FFL needs to know who the gun came from and where it went. A FFL is easy to get that information from. An individual, not so much. Some individual sellers will forget to put a copy of their DL in with the gun, or they will flat out refuse to provide the receiving FFL with that info (). To avoid the hassle and the stupidity that comes with trying to make $30 off a transfer, some FFLs will simply have a blanket policy like that just to cover the lowest common denominator, which can unfortunately be pretty low in the gun owning community.

 

[Ericpwp]

Like ATM said, you should be able to transfer both guns at the same ffl because they are long guns. There will be a 24 wait involved, IL law. The ffl might let you drive the gun to them so you don't have to ship it.

Let me know who you end up using.

 

[lowendgenerator]

The 24 hour waiting period was the dealbreaker. He didn't want to drive twice. I can't say I blame him.

Thanks again INGO. I feel better informed every time I visit this site.

 

[Mikuhl]

Yep, don't do it. You're right to go the FFL route. See this thread, which includes the specific Federal statutes that you'd be violating.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...olvers/92851-out_of_state_sales_reminder.html

Just read the link posted and I have a quick question. Would these same laws apply if I were GIVING a gun as a gift?

My nephew lives in IL and I have been planning on giving him a .22 conversion AR when he is old enough.

 

[ATM]

... Would these same laws apply if I were GIVING a gun as a gift?

Yes. FFL transfer still required.