MA Resident Gifting a Long Gun to a Family Member in CT

[JayW]

Folks,

I'm considering gifting a long gun (shotgun) to my Dad in CT. My understanding is that no FFL needs to be involved.

"Sales by Nonlicensees. Secondary long gun transfers (i.e, sales involving non-licensed people) are not regulated, except for the limited gun show regulation (described below). This means, among other things, that a buyer does not have to undergo criminal history record checks, and a seller does not have to (1) know the buyer, (2) verify if the buyer can legally possess firearms, or (3) document transactions with DPS. (DPS recommends that sellers document transactions nonetheless.) Under federal law, a seller cannot transfer any firearm to anyone knowing that the person cannot legally possess firearms (18 USC §§ 922(a)(3) and (5), 922(d) 27 CFR 478.29 and 478.30)."

Do I need to do anything in MA? Am I missing something in CT?

 

[MisterHappy]

Is this a new gun you're buying for dad, or a piece from your collection?

 

[JayW]

Is this a new gun you're buying for dad, or a piece from your collection?

It is a gun I already own.

 

[drgrant]

You will need to transfer the gun through an FFL to him. The fed gift exemption does not work when the giver and the recipient are residents of two different states.

-Mike

 

[Hustler One]

Do you still hold residence in CT? If not, then you'll have to go through an FFL.