The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Antique pre 1898 handgun transfer problem!!!

OldShooter · February 3, 2010, 08:13 AM

It's a personal sale. He is insisting that you go through the NICS check at an FFL. He is protecting himself. Does your state require registration of handguns? I don't understand your objection, it will still be an antique. The 4473 is just a piece of paper that stays with the FFL who does the NICS check. You can later sell it if you like, you are not married to it.

February 3, 2010, 08:13 AM	#3
OldShooter Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 846	It's a personal sale. He is insisting that you go through the NICS check at an FFL. He is protecting himself. Does your state require registration of handguns? I don't understand your objection, it will still be an antique. The 4473 is just a piece of paper that stays with the FFL who does the NICS check. You can later sell it if you like, you are not married to it.