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Old October 8, 2015, 11:36 AM   #26
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How's about going to your FFL and having it shipped to a FFL out there and don't say anything to your brother. When you get out there take a ride with him to the FFL and surprise him. He does the transfer papers everything's legal and you still get your surprise without having to worry about a Felony!
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Old October 8, 2015, 11:42 AM   #27
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Ultimately, it would be easier if your brother moved to Texas.

Or you both moved to Virginia.
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Old October 8, 2015, 11:58 AM   #28
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....Does the reference to a vehicle in the law mean only vehicular interstate transport is covered? Or, is the definition of transport limited to movement by vehicle?...
The Third Circuit has effectively so ruled (Revell v. Port Authority (Third Circuit, No.09-2029, 2010)) -- discussed by Eugene Volokh here.
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Old October 8, 2015, 12:44 PM   #29
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You can't simply mail it to yourself in care of your brother's address? I have seen some say only within the same state and other posts saying it may cross state lines.
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Old October 8, 2015, 12:54 PM   #30
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You can't simply mail it to yourself in care of your brother's address?....
A non-FFL may not ship a handgun by United States Mail. Under current UPS and FedEx policies firearms may only be shipped by non-licensees to an FFL.
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Old October 8, 2015, 05:02 PM   #31
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Thanks Frank. This from the ATF on shipping, which I think is not the same as transferring.

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May a nonlicensee ship firearms interstate for his or her use in hunting or other lawful activity?

Yes. A person may ship a firearm to or herself in care of another person in the State where he or she intends to hunt or engage in any other lawful activity. The package should be addressed to the owner “in the care of” the out–of–State resident. Upon reaching its destination, persons other than the owner may not open the package or take possession of the firearm.
Unless it is perfectly clear that shipping to oneself in care of the brother's address and then transferring the firearm via a local ffl is legal, why risk a federal firearms charge? Just ship it to the ffl.

This doesn't involve 922(b)(3) or the exception for shotguns or rifles sine that only pertains to transfers by licensees.
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Old October 8, 2015, 06:44 PM   #32
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Thanks Frank. This from the ATF on shipping, which I think is not the same as transferring....
I'm fully aware that the ATF has stated that it's perfectly legal to ship a gun to yourself. But still --
  • If it's a handgun, you can't ship it by the USPS. Only an FFL may legally use the mails to ship a handgun.

  • Note the applicable FedEx Rules (emphasis added):
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    Firearms
    1. Carrier will transport and deliver firearms as defined by the United States Gun Control Act of 1968, between areas served in the U.S., but only between:

      1. Licensed importers; licensed manufacturers; licensed dealers; licensed collectors; law enforcement agencies of the U.S. or any department or agency thereof; and law enforcement agencies of any state or any department, agency or political subdivisions thereof; or

      2. Where not prohibited by local, state and federal law, from individuals to licensed importers, licensed manufacturers or licensed dealers (and return of same).

  • Note UPS Rules (emphasis added):
    Quote:
    UPS accepts packages containing firearms (as defined by Title 18, Chapter 44, and Title 26, Chapter 53 of the United States Code) for transportation only (a) between licensed importers, licensed manufacturers, licensed dealers, and licensed collectors (as defined in Title 18, Chapter 44 of the United States Code), and government agencies and (b) where not otherwise prohibited by federal, state or local law (i) from an individual to a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector; and (ii) from a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector to an individual.
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Old October 8, 2015, 11:03 PM   #33
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Frank, please correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like the only possible way to ship a firearm to yourself through a non-FFL-holder is if it's a long gun and it's sent through the USPS?

Though I suppose it would be possible to send a handgun to yourself if you could find a different carrier who allowed it, a carrier like DHL maybe (though I don't know anything about DHL or other less-common carriers like them).
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Old October 8, 2015, 11:26 PM   #34
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Frank, please correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like the only possible way to ship a firearm to yourself through a non-FFL-holder is if it's a long gun and it's sent through the USPS?...
Looks that way. It's an anomalous situation. It might be legal to ship a gun to yourself, but the two major common carriers won't, as a matter of policy, handle it.
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Old October 9, 2015, 09:30 PM   #35
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Does DHL have a policy covering shipping of handguns?
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Old October 9, 2015, 10:05 PM   #36
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Not interested in committing a felony. Not interested I having a felon for a brother.

Maybe I'll just send him a pic.

And recommend that he move to Texas.

Thank you all for your guidance, thoughts and research.
Please dont do that. If we are ever going to take back any of these states. We need good people to stay and fight for it.

Other wise they will just keep pushing us into a smaller and smaller circle.
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Old October 10, 2015, 08:40 AM   #37
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Its not as bad as it sounds in reality. Here's how to do it legally.
Have him go to a shop that does the HQL course (its 8 hours) & take it early so he can be issued his certificate in time.
While he's there have him get the FFL information from the dealer & find out the transfer fees.
Send the pistol to that dealer.
Have your brother file to collect the gun after the waiting period (7 days IIRC) has passed.
The FFL in MD or DC will do all the rest for you.
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Old October 10, 2015, 04:12 PM   #38
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It looks like sine 2012 UPS changed its policy on shipping handguns. If this site correctly copied from the UPS site, it was permissible back in 2012.

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Use These UPS Services for Your Firearm Shipment
UPS accepts packages containing firearms (as defined by Title 18, Chapter 44, and Title 26, Chapter 53 of the United States Code) for transportation from and between licensed importers, licensed manufacturers, licensed dealers, and licensed collectors (as defined in Title 18, Chapter 44 of the United States Code), law enforcement agencies of the United States (or of any department or agency of the United States), law enforcement agencies of any state or department agency (or political subdivision of any state), from and between persons not otherwise prohibited from shipping firearms by federal, state or local law, and when such shipment complies with all federal, state and local laws applicable to the shipper, recipient, and package.

Handguns, as defined by 18 U.S.C. § 921,will be accepted for transportation only via UPS Next Day Air Services, specifically, UPS Next Day Air® Early A.M.®, UPS Next Day Air®, and UPS Next Day Air Saver®. (Note: UPS Express CriticalSM Service is not available for firearms).
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Old October 10, 2015, 04:23 PM   #39
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It looks like sine 2012 UPS changed its policy on shipping handguns. If this site correctly copied from the UPS site, it was permissible back in 2012.
Which is relevant how? How could posting obsolete UPS policy possibly help the OP or anyone else.

In post 32 I posted and linked to current USP and FedEx policy:
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Thanks Frank. This from the ATF on shipping, which I think is not the same as transferring....
I'm fully aware that the ATF has stated that it's perfectly legal to ship a gun to yourself. But still --
  • If it's a handgun, you can't ship it by the USPS. Only an FFL may legally use the mails to ship a handgun.

  • Note the applicable FedEx Rules (emphasis added):
    Quote:
    Firearms
    1. Carrier will transport and deliver firearms as defined by the United States Gun Control Act of 1968, between areas served in the U.S., but only between:

      1. Licensed importers; licensed manufacturers; licensed dealers; licensed collectors; law enforcement agencies of the U.S. or any department or agency thereof; and law enforcement agencies of any state or any department, agency or political subdivisions thereof; or

      2. Where not prohibited by local, state and federal law, from individuals to licensed importers, licensed manufacturers or licensed dealers (and return of same).

  • Note UPS Rules (emphasis added):
    Quote:
    UPS accepts packages containing firearms (as defined by Title 18, Chapter 44, and Title 26, Chapter 53 of the United States Code) for transportation only (a) between licensed importers, licensed manufacturers, licensed dealers, and licensed collectors (as defined in Title 18, Chapter 44 of the United States Code), and government agencies and (b) where not otherwise prohibited by federal, state or local law (i) from an individual to a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector; and (ii) from a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector to an individual.
That's all that matters. Why are you confusing things by posting UPS policy that's no longer applicable?
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Old October 10, 2015, 06:39 PM   #40
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Still wondering about DHL as a possible alternative, so I went to their web site. The published policy seems to indicate that no guns are allowed, but this may be for international shipments. I'll follow up with them and see if I can get confirmation regarding domestic shipments.

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2. Unacceptable Shipments

Shipper agrees that its Shipment is acceptable for transportation and is deemed unacceptable if:
...
  • it contains counterfeit goods, animals, bullion, currency, banderols/tax stickers, bearer form negotiable instruments, precious metals and stones; real or imitation firearms, parts thereof, weapons, explosives and ammunition; human remains, pornography or illegal narcotics/drugs),
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Old October 11, 2015, 12:50 PM   #41
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I don't think making folk aware that the policy was different until recently is irrelevant.
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Old October 13, 2015, 11:19 AM   #42
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DHL is not an option. They apparently only handle international shipments.

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Originally Posted by DHL
Thank you for your email.

I apologize for the inconvenience, but DHL is no longer providing domestic shipping services. January 30th, 2009, was the last day that DHL accepted packages from shippers in the US for delivery to US destinations.

Thank you for contacting DHL Express.

Best Regards,

Steven
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Old October 15, 2015, 04:31 PM   #43
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If this hasn't been mentioned yet...

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But I will hop the Metro to ride through DC. Gun still locked away in my luggage.
No you won't.


No firearms on Metro, unloaded means nothing. I live in VA and have a CCW. You can't get onto a Metro train or bus with any type of weapon or mace or pepper spray even if you never cross over the VA state line.

Ship FFL to FFL, especially to states like MD. It'll be cheaper than renting a car.
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