out of state and step dad is giving me a pistol.

[js415]

See below:

Q: From whom may an unlicensed person acquire a firearm under the GCA?

A person may only acquire a firearm within the person’s own State, except that he or she may purchase or otherwise acquire a rifle or shotgun, in person, at a licensee’s premises in any State, provided the sale complies with State laws applicable in the State of sale and the State where the purchaser resides. A person may borrow or rent a firearm in any State for temporary use for lawful sporting purposes.

[18 U.S.C. 922(a)(3) and (5), 922(b)(3), 27 CFR 478.29 and 478.30]
Q: May an unlicensed person obtain a firearm from an out-of-State source if the person arranges to obtain the firearm through a licensed dealer in the purchaser’s own State?

A person not licensed under the GCA and not prohibited from acquiring firearms may purchase a firearm from an out-of-State source and obtain the firearm if an arrangement is made with a licensed dealer in the purchaser’s State of residence for the purchaser to obtain the firearm from the dealer.

[18 U.S.C. 922(a)(3) and 922(b)(3)]

 

[js415]

See below:

Q: What record-keeping procedures should be followed when two private individuals want to engage in a firearms transaction?

When a transaction takes place between private (unlicensed) persons who reside in the same State, the Gun Control Act (GCA) does not require any record keeping. A private person may sell a firearm to another private individual in his or her State of residence and, similarly, a private individual may buy a firearm from another private person who resides in the same State. It is not necessary under Federal law for a Federal firearms licensee (FFL) to assist in the sale or transfer when the buyer and seller are “same-State” residents. Of course, the transferor/seller may not knowingly transfer a firearm to someone who falls within any of the categories of prohibited persons contained in the GCA. See 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g) and (n). However, as stated above, there are no GCA-required records to be completed by either party to the transfer.

There may be State or local laws or regulations that govern this type of transaction. Contact State Police units or the office of your State Attorney General for information on any such requirements.

Please note that if a private person wants to obtain a firearm from a private person who resides in another State, the firearm will have to be shipped to an FFL in the buyer’s State. The FFL will be responsible for record keeping. See also Question B3.

 

[captdave77]

It's on loan until the parent dies and then it is inherited.

 

[Dallasdave]

Mountain meet molehill.

 

[Shrek926]

The quote in red is applicable in the case of seller/ buyer. Not family.

 

[JWC]

Ah heck, I would unload it, put it in a box, place it in the trunk of the car, place a signed HAPPY BIRTHDAY card next to it, and go on your way. But, then that is just me!

 

[js415]

Mountain meet molehill.

Exactly. The big problem today is that "anybody" could be tripped up on a molehill.

Lots of transfers being done, I am sure. Probably most of them from New York. Just be aware of what the laws states.

Jerry

 

[57tr6]

So its not like you have to declare it when you cross the state line...jeez you had it with you the whole time !

 

[js415]

The quote in red is applicable in the case of seller/ buyer. Not family.

No Sir.

Where does it say family is OK?

I just had to do this with my dad, who had to re-do his will, specifically naming me in the will as the person who would inherit his firearms.

An "out of state" transfer has to go through an FFL, in the new owners state.

Family members can "buy" and "gift" firearms to family members in-state only.

Jerry

Jerry

 

[cvpadge]

Duct tape it under the car cameron