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maestro pistolero · February 2, 2009, 06:38 PM

If it's an out of state sale, it must be done through a licensed FFL. Have the seller send it to a gun shop near you who is willing to 'paper' the transaction for you. You will have to pay a small transfer/processing fee, but you will not be running afoul of federal law.

February 2, 2009, 06:38 PM	#3
maestro pistolero Senior Member Join Date: August 16, 2007 Posts: 2,153	If it's an out of state sale, it must be done through a licensed FFL. Have the seller send it to a gun shop near you who is willing to 'paper' the transaction for you. You will have to pay a small transfer/processing fee, but you will not be running afoul of federal law.