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<blockquote data-quote="Varmint Hunter" data-source="post: 439735" data-attributes="member: 313"><p>Assuming that the rifle is to be shipped "out-of-state" AND that it is being "lawfully transferred" from one owner to another here is what you should know:</p><p></p><p>Contrary to what is often stated by individuals and many FFL holders, the rifle does NOT have to be shipped from one FFL holder to another FFL holder. According to the NYC ATF office this requirement applies to handguns, not rifles. Rifles can be shipped interstate, for transfer, from the current owner to any (receiving) FFL holder who will complete the transfer. This is helpful because you will only have to pay one FFL holder for whatever the paperwork fee is. Fees vary so you should check rates first.</p><p></p><p>The catch is that many FFL holders do not want to accept rifles from individuals (non-FFL holders) that they don't know. You will have to ask the receiving FFL if he will accept the rifle from a non-FFL individual. Several FFL holders told me it was "illegal" but they were wrong.</p><p></p><p>As far as packaging a rifle for shipment, two methods have worked for me.</p><p>1. Ship the rifle in its original box which should be put in a heavy over-pack box. That is the way most new rifles are received by dealers. Your dealer could probably supply you with an over-pack box because they are normally thrown away by the dealers after they receive new rifles.</p><p></p><p>2. If you buy an inexpensive hard case (plasic box w/ foam padding) and also have the original cardboard box that many are shipped in, they make pretty decent shipping boxes at reasonable cost.</p><p></p><p>One last thing; UPS has become quite controversial with regard to shipping firearms. I use my local Post Office and never have a problem. Insurance is optional and expensive. Delivery Confirmation is cheap and you can at least be assured that your package did arrive at its destination. Choice is yours.</p><p></p><p>Just my 2 cents - hope it helps</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Varmint Hunter, post: 439735, member: 313"] Assuming that the rifle is to be shipped "out-of-state" AND that it is being "lawfully transferred" from one owner to another here is what you should know: Contrary to what is often stated by individuals and many FFL holders, the rifle does NOT have to be shipped from one FFL holder to another FFL holder. According to the NYC ATF office this requirement applies to handguns, not rifles. Rifles can be shipped interstate, for transfer, from the current owner to any (receiving) FFL holder who will complete the transfer. This is helpful because you will only have to pay one FFL holder for whatever the paperwork fee is. Fees vary so you should check rates first. The catch is that many FFL holders do not want to accept rifles from individuals (non-FFL holders) that they don't know. You will have to ask the receiving FFL if he will accept the rifle from a non-FFL individual. Several FFL holders told me it was "illegal" but they were wrong. As far as packaging a rifle for shipment, two methods have worked for me. 1. Ship the rifle in its original box which should be put in a heavy over-pack box. That is the way most new rifles are received by dealers. Your dealer could probably supply you with an over-pack box because they are normally thrown away by the dealers after they receive new rifles. 2. If you buy an inexpensive hard case (plasic box w/ foam padding) and also have the original cardboard box that many are shipped in, they make pretty decent shipping boxes at reasonable cost. One last thing; UPS has become quite controversial with regard to shipping firearms. I use my local Post Office and never have a problem. Insurance is optional and expensive. Delivery Confirmation is cheap and you can at least be assured that your package did arrive at its destination. Choice is yours. Just my 2 cents - hope it helps [/QUOTE]
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