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FrankenMauser · July 18, 2012, 10:51 AM

The only time that I can think of, when you can legally ship firearms interstate without using an FFL, is when you are shipping them to yourself.

I.e.: You are going on a hunting trip to Montana, but certain circumstances preclude you from traveling with the firearm(s). You can legally ship the firearm(s) to yourself at the destination. The ATF's suggestion for the recipient's (your temporary) address is in the form of:
YOU
in care of Joe's Hunting Service
843 Hunting Lodge Road
Destination, MT 59998

July 18, 2012, 10:51 AM	#6
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	The only time that I can think of, when you can legally ship firearms interstate without using an FFL, is when you are shipping them to yourself. I.e.: You are going on a hunting trip to Montana, but certain circumstances preclude you from traveling with the firearm(s). You can legally ship the firearm(s) to yourself at the destination. The ATF's suggestion for the recipient's (your temporary) address is in the form of: YOU in care of Joe's Hunting Service 843 Hunting Lodge Road Destination, MT 59998 __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.