JesseGDeluca
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May I lawfully ship a firearm directly to an out-of-State licensee, or must I have a licensee in my State ship it to him? May the licensee return the firearm to me, even if the shipment is across State lines?
Yes, as long as your state has no prohibition on you shipping a firearm.JesseGDeluca May I lawfully ship a firearm directly to an out-of-State licensee,
Only if the receiving dealer requires it.or must I have a licensee in my State ship it to him?
Federal law allows the direct return of a repaired or replacement firearm of the same kind or type to the person who shipped it for repair. Again, your state may have additional restrictions.May the licensee return the firearm to me, even if the shipment is across State lines?
If you don't know, maybe hold off on any reply.PolarFBear What is a licensee?
Not according to federal law/ATF regulations.If across state lines, it must go to an FFL in the receiving state, for a "documented transfer. Likewise, the licensee(?) must transfer it back to you via his state's FFL back to an FFL in your state to you.
Always.Suggest, as a minimum, you review your states gun laws.
If across state lines, it must go to an FFL in the receiving state, for a "documented transfer. Likewise, the licensee(?) must transfer it back to you via his state's FFL back to an FFL in your state to you.
Not according to federal law/ATF regulations.
"licensee" is someone licensed
If you hold a concealed carry "permit," you are a "permittee," not a "licensee."PolarFBear said:DogTownTom, thanks so very much for the cogent feedback. Yes a FFL is a licensee. And so is a Concealed Hand Gun Carry Permit which designates me as a Licensee. Vocabulary is an art of many definitions.
I believe that was the point being made in post #7.44 AMP said:And what if you have a Concealed Handgun License?? (as one state I know names it) You are then, a licensee, aren't you?
OP asked: "May I lawfully ship a firearm directly to an out-of-State licensee, or must I have a licensee in my State ship it to him? May the licensee return the firearm to me, even if the shipment is across State lines?"natman:Could you clarify which part "Not according to federal law/ATF regulations." refers to, "must go to FFL in receiving state" or "must transfer it back to you via an FFL in your state"? And could you cite the applicable regulation? Thanks!
Thos citations at the bottom are from the Us Code and Code of Federal Regulations.How would a licensee record the disposition of a replacement firearm in the licensee’s records?
A licensee who receives a firearm for repair or customizing, and who returns a replacement firearm, must record the disposition in the licensee’s acquisition and disposition record. However, no ATF Form 4473 is required if the replacement firearm is returned to the same person from whom the licensee received the firearm being replaced. The replacement firearm must be of the same kind and type.
[18 U.S.C. 922(a)(2)(A); 27 CFR 478.124(a) and 478.147]
and§ 478.124 Firearms transaction record.
(a) A licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer shall not sell or otherwise dispose, temporarily or permanently, of any firearm to any person, other than another licensee, unless the licensee records the transaction on a firearms transaction record, Form 4473: Provided, That a firearms transaction record, Form 4473, shall not be required to record the disposition made of a firearm delivered to a licensee for the sole purpose of repair or customizing when such firearm or a replacement firearm is returned to the person from whom received.
§ 478.147 Return of firearm.
A person not otherwise prohibited by Federal, State or local law may ship a firearm to a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer for any lawful purpose, and, notwithstanding any other provision of this part, the licensed manufacturer, licensed importer, or licensed dealer may return in interstate or foreign commerce to that person the firearm or a replacement firearm of the same kind and type. See § 478.124(a) for requirements of a Form 4473 prior to return. A person not otherwise prohibited by Federal, State or local law may ship a firearm curio or relic to a licensed collector for any lawful purpose, and, notwithstanding any other provision of this part, the licensed collector may return in interstate or foreign commerce to that person the firearm curio or relic.
OP asked a question in the Law and Civil Rights subforum. That question pertains to the interstate transfer of a firearm and mentions "licensee". OP knows what a licensee is, but oddly others seem to confuse what their state license to carry/CHL/CCW/firearm carry permit allow them to do.
What on earth makes you think your state license to carry/CHL/CCW/firearm carry permit has anything to do with the interstate shipment or transfer of a firearm?
It has absolutely nothing to do with it.
My car has a license plate. Should we claim that my car is a licensee in the context of this thread?
For a rifle or shotgun correct.Paul B. .....So if I need to send my Ruger back to them for repair or other reason, I can either go via USPO or have an FFL send it though the two private organizations.
They didn't. FedEx announced their policy change almost a year earlier than UPS. But historically they have copied rate increases and other policy changes done by the other carrier....how come both came to the conclusion to do this as the same time?
I doubt ATF had anything to do with this, I'm guessing it was pressure from Democratic Congressmen.Was there Some kind of deal made with dot gov under the table?
Yep.From what I've read, they require three separate forms depending on what id being shipped. One for firearms, one for firearm parts and one for other firearm related purchases, whatever that might entail. If one should order a firearm and accessories, they have to go in separate shipments as well as filling out those forms.
Yet it won't be a list of firearm owners. The firearms are being shipped to another FFL. I have no need to tell a carrier who paid for the gun.With all the push for gun control by the Dems, nothing would surprise me anymore. I'm not saying there's a conspiracy here but with so much stuff being bought by mail order and through the internet, what better way to gather up a list of firearm owners that could easily be subpoenaed by you know who.
Both UPS and FedEx have announced changes in their policies about shipping firearms. They now require that firearms only be shipped by Federal Firearms License holders (FFLs), to other FFLs.I doubt ATF had anything to do with this, I'm guessing it was pressure from Democratic Congressmen.