But remember, there is no "transfer out" in Massachusetts. The FA-10 (e or not) only adds another owner to the "list" and firearms are never removed from said "list".
Not really true in the database.
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But remember, there is no "transfer out" in Massachusetts. The FA-10 (e or not) only adds another owner to the "list" and firearms are never removed from said "list".
OK, so here's another scenario. A Mass owner wants to consign a registered firearm to an out-of-state auction. What FA form is that?
MA dude can just mail it to you. You're not under any obligation to do anything. MA guy doesn't need to file paperwork because FA10 would be meaningless in this case, 'cuz he's selling to an FFL.
Don't make it more complicated than it needs to be.
When an FFL charges $40 for the Transfer, then add on the Postage, that way is not inexpensive, either.
Yes DRGRANT and eric1337 that is true it only shows you no longer own the gun.
BUT
What is the gun is used in a robbery or shooting and you are the last link in the chain, guarantee John Law will be at your door asking to see the gun and got help you if you can't find a receipt for where you sold it. Also FRB will be there with a multi thousand dollar fine for not filling out the FA10 to record you sold it.
Personally I am anal about sales to get things out of my name so I am not the current owner, PM me if you want my opinion on purchases.
I still don't believe that there is any obligation for a MA resident to file a FA-10 when they sell a gun to a dealer out of state. MA law governs what happens within the state, not outside of it.
Look up the fines for not doing a fa-10
Section 128B. Any resident of the commonwealth who purchases or obtains a firearm, rifle or shotgun or machine gun from any source within or without the commonwealth, other than from a licensee under section one hundred and twenty-two or a person authorized to sell firearms under section one hundred and twenty-eight A, and any nonresident of the commonwealth who purchases or obtains a firearm, rifle, shotgun or machine gun from any source within or without the commonwealth, other than such a licensee or person, and receives such firearm, rifle, shotgun or machine gun, within the commonwealth shall within seven days after receiving such firearm, rifle, shotgun or machine gun, report, in writing, to the commissioner of the department of criminal justice information services the name and address of the seller or donor and the buyer or donee, together with a complete description of the firearm, rifle, shotgun or machine gun, including the caliber, make and serial number. Whoever violates any provision of this section shall for the first offense be punished by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 and for any subsequent offense by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than ten years.
other than from a licensee under section one hundred and twenty-two or a person authorized to sell firearms under section one hundred and twenty-eight A
so if obtained FROM a licensee, this doesn't apply.....
or a person authorized to sell firearms under section one hundred and twenty-eight A
Section 128A. The provisions of section one hundred and twenty-eight shall not apply to any person who, without being licensed as provided in section one hundred and twenty-two, sells or transfers a firearm, rifle or shotgun to a person licensed under said section one hundred and twenty-two, or to a federally licensed firearms dealer or to a federal, state or local historical society, museum or institutional collection open to the public. The provisions of section one hundred and twenty-eight shall not apply to any resident of the commonwealth who, without being licensed as provided in section one hundred and twenty-two, sells or transfers to other than a federally licensed firearms dealer or organization named above not more than four firearms, including rifles and shotguns in any one calendar year; provided, however, that the seller has a firearm identification card or a license to carry firearms, is an exempt person under the conditions of clauses (n), (o), (r) and (s) of the fourth paragraph of section one hundred and twenty-nine C, or is permitted to transfer ownership under the conditions of section one hundred and twenty-nine D and the purchaser has, in the case of sale or transfer of a firearm, a permit to purchase issued under the provisions of section one hundred and thirty-one A and a firearm identification card issued under section one hundred and twenty-nine B, or has such permit to purchase and is an exempt person under the provisions of section one hundred and twenty-nine C, or has been issued a license to carry firearms under the provisions of section one hundred and thirty, or in the case of sale or transfer of a rifle or shotgun, the purchaser has a firearm identification card or a license to carry firearms or is an exempt person as hereinbefore stated. Any sale or transfer conducted pursuant to this section shall comply with section 131E and shall, prior to or at the point of sale, be conducted over a real time web portal developed by the department of criminal justice information services. The department of criminal justice information services shall require each person selling or transferring a firearm, shotgun or rifle pursuant to this section to electronically provide, though the portal, such information as is determined to be necessary to verify the identification of the seller and purchaser and ensure that the sale or transfer complies with this section. Upon submission of the required information, the portal shall automatically review such information and display a message indicating whether the seller may proceed with the sale or transfer and shall provide any further instructions for the seller as determined to be necessary by the department of criminal justice information services. The department of criminal justice information services shall keep a record of any sale or transfer conducted pursuant to this section and shall provide the seller and purchaser with verification of such sale or transfer.