Question: Interstate Transfer - NJ to DE

bggwind · July 21, 2009, 09:55 AM

I'm looking for answers in terms of the legality of a S&W 14-3 dating back to the early 70's (I believe) in .38sp.

It was my deceased father-in-law's who died in 1989. Since then it's been in my mother-in-law's home. I do not believe there are papers or box with the gun, however I'm told (with fairly certain accuracy) that it was purchased new through legitimate channels.

My mother-in-law died last week, and I've inherited the firearm informally. I live in Delaware and the in-law's lived in NJ. I would like to stay above-board and legal with everything, and I would like to shoot this gun at the range without worry.

Could someone clue me into how I would go about this?

Much thanks in advance :-)

**Bud Helms** · July 21, 2009, 10:38 AM

Normally, shipped to an FFL in your state, where you could pick it up and pay the fee, would suffice, but if NJ is involved, I would be very cautious about getting the MIL in dutch.

Contact one of the local gun clubs in NJ for better local info.

I'm going to modify your title in hopes a NJ shooter that can help will notice the topic.

NavyLT · July 21, 2009, 11:30 AM

Your wife - the actual inheritor of the firearm can go and pick it up. It is an intestate succession and, therefore, an exception to 18 USC 922(a)(3) and (a)(5). Take it out of New Jersey unloaded and in a locked container, preferably in a vehicle with a trunk or other exterior compartment and the locked container in the trunk.

Never take it back to New Jersey!

July 21, 2009, 09:55 AM	#1
bggwind Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 97	Question: Interstate Transfer - NJ to DE I'm looking for answers in terms of the legality of a S&W 14-3 dating back to the early 70's (I believe) in .38sp. It was my deceased father-in-law's who died in 1989. Since then it's been in my mother-in-law's home. I do not believe there are papers or box with the gun, however I'm told (with fairly certain accuracy) that it was purchased new through legitimate channels. My mother-in-law died last week, and I've inherited the firearm informally. I live in Delaware and the in-law's lived in NJ. I would like to stay above-board and legal with everything, and I would like to shoot this gun at the range without worry. Could someone clue me into how I would go about this? Much thanks in advance :-) __________________ -- Brian from Wilmington, DE *‘‘To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.’’ — George Mason*

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

July 21, 2009, 10:38 AM	#2
Bud Helms Senior Member Join Date: December 31, 1999 Location: Middle Georgia, USA Posts: 13,198	Normally, shipped to an FFL in your state, where you could pick it up and pay the fee, would suffice, but if NJ is involved, I would be very cautious about getting the MIL in dutch. Contact one of the local gun clubs in NJ for better local info. I'm going to modify your title in hopes a NJ shooter that can help will notice the topic.

July 21, 2009, 11:30 AM	#3
NavyLT Junior member Join Date: January 25, 2006 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Posts: 1,719	Your wife - the actual inheritor of the firearm can go and pick it up. It is an intestate succession and, therefore, an exception to 18 USC 922(a)(3) and (a)(5). Take it out of New Jersey unloaded and in a locked container, preferably in a vehicle with a trunk or other exterior compartment and the locked container in the trunk. Never take it back to New Jersey!