Which dealer for transfer from out of state private party?

[weehooker]

Looking at purchasing a MA compliant handgun from somebody out of state. The guy says he has no FFL on his end to use.Most FFL's I know insist on accepting handguns from other FFL dealers only. ( Not complaining, just stating their position) Are their any in SE MA that will accept an inbound transfer shipped from a private party?

Thanks
Dave

 

[RichLec]

I believe the law states that it has to be transferred from one ffl to another ffl.

 

[Colt Delta Elite]

Keep looking for FFL's that will take an out of stays transfer from a non FFL there out there. Perfectly legal.

 

[RichLec]

Keep looking for FFL's that will take an out of stays transfer from a non FFL there out there. Perfectly legal.

For a hand gun?


Edit: nvm just read it wrong.. Ffl on receiving end.. Not required on other end..

 

[hy2rogen]

Q: May a nonlicensee ship a firearm by common or contract carrier?

A nonlicensee may ship a firearm by a common or contract carrier to a resident of his or her own State or to a licensee in any State. A common or contract carrier must be used to ship a handgun. In addition, Federal law requires that the carrier be notified that the shipment contains a firearm and prohibits common or contract carriers from requiring or causing any label to be placed on any package indicating that it contains a firearm.

[18 U.S.C. 922(a)(2)(A), 922(a) (3), 922(a)(5) and 922(e), 27 CFR 478.31 and 478.30]

http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/unlicensed-persons.html#shipping-firearms-additional

FFLs in MA are very picky because of the AG

 

[Spanz]

ask around, especially if you have an ffl you do a lot of business with. your right, they don't like to do it.

 

[ontrgt808]

If someone can refer me to a reputable dealer for the same situation. There is a local guy, but would rather not deal with him. FFL dealer is in Maine. He's OK on his end. Anyone know approximate cost of shipping and "normal" transfer fee ($25?)?