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Buying in Vermont - transporting to CT
This is a discussion on Buying in Vermont - transporting to CT within the Vermont Laws forums, part of the Gun Laws category; Oh yeah - I don't think the US Post Office accepts firearms as a mailable item. They have to go ...
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06-29-2008, 08:02 AM #11NES Member
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Oh yeah - I don't think the US Post Office accepts firearms as a mailable item. They have to go overnight on FedEx or UPS.
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06-29-2008, 08:11 AM #12Moderator
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That's dependent on individual state law. What you have said above is true for MA, at least.
Originally Posted by calsdad
Correct. The USPS allows FFL to FFL mailing of handguns (C&R FFL not included), as well as mailing to certain listed government agencies and employees (military, mostly). Otherwise, handguns are not mailable. UPS and FedEx will ship handguns, with certain restrictions. Originally Posted by calsdad
(Ob. IANAL)
"Among the many misdeeds of the British rule in India, history will look upon the Act depriving a whole nation of arms, as the blackest." -- Mahatma Gandhi
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06-29-2008, 09:16 AM #13NES Member
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I can't imagine this has not been settled by now. No one has challenged this? Originally Posted by Cross-X
So, the only way to go west from New England is to go through Canada or NY (and MA too if in VT, ME or NH). Obviously Canada is out if carrying firearms and given NYs rules on transport (http://www.ocshooters.com/Misc/packing.htm), the only way is to ship them? Now, does that mean the UPS guy is committing the crime then? How about the airlines (and myself) if I fly over the state. The state's laws apply to airspace, correct?
I thought it was this very scenario that the federal law was designed to clarify? This has got to stop.
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06-29-2008, 09:28 AM #14Registered User
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Sorry for all the discussion on this .
I have my answer, I'll either restrict my purchases to CT or just ask the gun shop to ship the gun to my local FFL dealer if I buy in VT.
I just thought there would be a way to avoid the transfer fees. I didn't want to do anything illegal.
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06-30-2008, 08:13 AM #15Registered User
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Long guns yes, handguns no. Originally Posted by ToeRag
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06-30-2008, 09:37 PM #16NES Member
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Massachusetts law does not have a choice as to whether or not to "recognize" the federal statute. And I can testify from personal knowledge that the Massachusetts district courts (where the issue will arise on a motion to dismiss) -- or at least a good number of them -- are quite familiar with FOPA. Originally Posted by Cross-X
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07-07-2008, 12:03 PM #17NES Member
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yes..you can go to VT..or NH...or Maine..or lots of states and buy a long gun and bring it to CT...no need to register..just make sure its not 7.62 x 39 (AK-47)....VT dealers don't know our laws and they will sell you a gun that's not CT legal (it is not there job to know our laws...its yours)...you cannot LEGALLY buy a handgun in VT....but if you did come across a private "transfer" from a friend/family...you can bring it back to CT and keep it in your home or business without a permit..and again..no need to register...
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10-28-2008, 06:53 PM #18Registered User
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n a maine resident purchase in vermont without all the red tape other states put folks through??
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10-28-2008, 07:05 PM #19Moderator
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What red tape are you specifically referring to?
(Ob. IANAL)
"Among the many misdeeds of the British rule in India, history will look upon the Act depriving a whole nation of arms, as the blackest." -- Mahatma Gandhi
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10-28-2008, 07:07 PM #20NES Member
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Mailing a handgun via USPS if you are not a FFL holder is a huge no no
You can not purchase a handgun out of state and bring it across a state line. This is assuming the person selling to you in VT is either totally ignorant of the law, or just stupid enough to break any one of hundred laws.
It must be shipped FFL to FFL. If you saw something you liked in VT at a gun shop have them ship it direct to your friendly local FFL for a fee. Private party sale go to a friendly FFL with the selling party and have the FFL do the transfer and shipping to your FFL in Ct.Last edited by Glockaholic; 10-28-2008 at 07:10 PM.
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