Gun Insurance

[Randy Roberts]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

Randy, I don't think you answered Phil's question. He bought from a non-FFL. Can he return it without using an FFL? I think this is a question many of us would like to have answered.

According to the "ATF Federal Firearms Regulations Reference Guide" and I will quote "A nonlicensee may mail a shotgun or rifle to a resident of his or her own State or to a licensee in any State". There is some additional verbiage that
clarifies that a common or contract carrier (not the USPS) must be used for a handgun. Same rule that I quoted above applies to a handgun. There is nothing that I can see pertaining to a transfer of ownership. Based upon this if Phil does not have an FFL he can ship it in State or it must go to an FFL if out of State. So it would appear the ATF does not want nonlicensee's shipping firearms out of State, right ? Wrong, if you are going hunting it is perfectly legal to ship your guns out of State to the intended State where you will be hunting as long as you ship to yourself in the care of another. Fellas I could be wrong on this as the rules are lengthy and complicated but I cannot see anything other than what I have stated above. Phil you can always call the local ATF office and inquire.