Gun transfer out of state question.

[djturnz]

I will be flying to AZ for a week with my Wife and kids to visit my mom. My mom has a handgun she wants to give my wife. Am I going to be able to do a transfer out there with an AZ FFL and then bring it back here? Or does she have to mail it to an FFL in PA? I am already taking a couple guns out with me, so I have transporting it on the plane covered.

[danp]

Has to be transferred to an FFL in PA.

[djturnz]

What if I brought it back with a bill of sale? Would that cover it or do they really have to receive it in the mail?

[danp]

What if I brought it back with a bill of sale? Would that cover it or do they really have to receive it in the mail?

No, you would be in violation of federal law which requires all interstate transfers of firearms to go through an FFL in the recipient's state of residence.

[djturnz]

That's what I meant. I'd have my mom fill out a Bill of Sale and I would bring that and the gun to an FFL in PA when I get back.

[Xringshooter]

Also, it sounded like in your first post that your Mom was going to mail it through the USPS. She cannot do this. Only a FFL can mail (USPS) a handgun to another FFL. A non FFL can only ship a handgun to an FFL (anywhere) via a commercial carrier (ie UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.)

You will need a copy of the receiving FFLs' license to be able to ship it.

[Skuggi]

wait, couldnt they just go to an FFL down there, transfer the weapon there, then just bring it back with them or am I missing something? I have no clue on the laws pertaining to this stuff, as I never thought of going to another state to get a gun.

[Pa. Patriot]

You will need a copy of the receiving FFLs' license to be able to ship it.

Incorrect. There is no requirement for a non-licensee to have a copy of a receiving FFL. The ATF actually recommends that licensees do NOT send FFL copies to non-licensees.

All you need to do, as a non-;licensee, is ship to a licensed address. Licensed address can be cnfirmed through EZ_Check web site or by calling ATF.

All the above can be verified at the ATF website FAQ.