Shipping a long gun within Indiana

[Electron don]

I have a C&R FFL and have someone that wants to buy a Remington 22 from me. I read somewhere (BATF I think) that an unlicensed person in Indiana can ship another person in Indiana a rifle as long as they are an adult who is allowed to own the rifle.

However, does that also mean that since I do have a FFL, then I must ship to another FFL even within Indiana?

Thanks

[Indiana]

Originally Posted by Electron don

I have a C&R FFL and have someone that wants to buy a Remington 22 from me. I read somewhere (BATF I think) that an unlicensed person in Indiana can ship another person in Indiana a rifle as long as they are an adult who is allowed to own the rifle.

However, does that also mean that since I do have a FFL, then I must ship to another FFL even within Indiana?

Thanks

You are correct. You can legally ship the rifle to another person in the state. If the rifle is in your C&R record you would need to record the information in your log. If it is not in your C&R book, then there is no recording required for the transaction. It would be safe do ask for a drivers license with at least the birthday information and address showing to confirm that the person is over 18. Hope that helps.
Indiana

[hotrodtba]

While it is legal, all shipping company's that allow gun shipments require that it be received by an FFL.

[Buckaroo]

Originally Posted by hotrodtba

While it is legal, all shipping company's that allow gun shipments require that it be received by an FFL.

You can ship or receive a long gun through the USPS to an individual in Indiana.

Buckaroo

[marv]

According to ATF Online - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives unlicensed persons can ship guns to each other within the same state. However, 9 times out of 9 if you ask any carrier they will say you can't do it; gotta have a license. I showed my USPS guy the ATF ruling and he asked "what's ATF?" He looked in his 6" thick manual and found that I actually could mail a rifle. I called UPS and FedEx and they absolutely refused. Guess they are big enough that they can circumvent Federal law.

[evansvillethompsongunner]

Originally Posted by marv

According to ATF Online - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives unlicensed persons can ship guns to each other within the same state. However, 9 times out of 9 if you ask any carrier they will say you can't do it; gotta have a license. I showed my USPS guy the ATF ruling and he asked "what's ATF?" He looked in his 6" thick manual and found that I actually could mail a rifle. I called UPS and FedEx and they absolutely refused. Guess they are big enough that they can circumvent Federal law.

Why does this not surprise me?

Still disappointing, though, that postal employees don't know that.

I think I'll print off the FAQ page and bring it along with me to the post office to show to the postmaster in case of any confused civil servants.

[dice dealer]

Originally Posted by hotrodtba

While it is legal, all shipping company's that allow gun shipments require that it be received by an FFL.

Not really true ...
when I shipped my LCP's back to ruger . They were returned to me by UPS directly to my house , I have never had nor will ever have an FFL.

UPS also picked them up at my house ...

[CountryBoy19]

So wait, we can ship long-guns to non-FFL holders within the state?

AAAAHHHH, I asked this 2 weeks ago and was given the exact opposite response. I need to ship a rifle to Indy to have some engraving done. But I was told that it couldn't be done unless the person receiving it was an FFL holder.

[NateIU10]

Originally Posted by CountryBoy19

So wait, we can ship long-guns to non-FFL holders within the state?

AAAAHHHH, I asked this 2 weeks ago and was given the exact opposite response. I need to ship a rifle to Indy to have some engraving done. But I was told that it couldn't be done unless the person receiving it was an FFL holder.

If it's for gunsmithing, they must have an FFL, this is if you're selling it or such

[LAZY DOG]

SO IF I WANT TO SEND A GUN TO S&W ALL I HAVE TO DO IS PUT IT IN A BOX AND SEND UPS