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James K · October 8, 2012, 05:09 PM

It seems to me some folks are confused. ANYONE can ship a firearm across state lines TO an 01/02 FFL or to an 03 FFL if the firearm is a C&R.

Only an 01/02 FFL can ship a handgun by US Mail (USPS).

But if you don't have an FFL and want someone to ship a firearm to an FFL holder for delivery to you, have that FFL holder send the shipper a copy of his FFL. That makes the shipment legal and lets the dealer know the gun is coming.

There is no, repeat NO, requirment that any FFL holder take delivery of any firearm (or anything else). Anyone can refuse shipment of anything for any reason. So the folks who say they are going to have BATFE revoke a dealer's license unless he accepts deliveries for them are full of it.

Jim

October 8, 2012, 05:09 PM	#14
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	It seems to me some folks are confused. ANYONE can ship a firearm across state lines TO an 01/02 FFL or to an 03 FFL if the firearm is a C&R. Only an 01/02 FFL can ship a handgun by US Mail (USPS). But if you don't have an FFL and want someone to ship a firearm to an FFL holder for delivery to you, have that FFL holder send the shipper a copy of his FFL. That makes the shipment legal and lets the dealer know the gun is coming. There is no, repeat NO, requirment that any FFL holder take delivery of any firearm (or anything else). Anyone can refuse shipment of anything for any reason. So the folks who say they are going to have BATFE revoke a dealer's license unless he accepts deliveries for them are full of it. Jim