RangerTrace Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 A friend of mine is in the process of buying an open gun off the USPSA classifieds from an out of State seller. My friend lives in the DFW metroplex. It is my understanding that the out of State seller must use an FFL to ship the firearm to another FFL in Texas. My friend was told by a fairly large Fort Worth gunshop that they couldn't do a transfer like that. Does anyone have any suggestions that I can pass on to my friend? I've not bought a gun that way yet and really don't know what they can and can't do. Thanks, Trace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h2osport Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Check as many gun stores/pawn shops as you can to find one willing to do the transfer. I have purchased guns from out of state, and my ffl has recieved from ffl, and from individuals without any problems. Some FFL will require a copy of the drivers license of the sender if they are not an ffl. Best thing is to get to know your FFL. They are more likely to work with you if they know you well enough. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcave Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 You can go to gunbroker.com site and they have a list of dealers willing top do transfers. See if there is one in your area. Dealers have the choice on which transfers they want to do and not do. Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgunz11 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 We do transfers here and accept guns from individuals. We do like to get a copy of the shippers DL to put the pertinent info in our log book. It's not required by the BATFE but it is strongly suggested. There is no law stating that a licensed dealer can only accept from other licensed dealers, but it sure makes life easier. We are here to serve the community and we also do these transfers free of charge to anyone that has a CCW. It's our way of promoting the right to carry. Disclaimer: This is in no way an advertisement as I'm not even remotely close to Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLM Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Find a different dealer. Private party to FFL is no problem. I have two locally that I use. One wants a copy of the senders drivers license, the other prefers it but doesn't have to have it. Both charge $20.00 bucks. It might just be the "larger" shop doesn't want to bother. I asked at one shop and they wanted $35.00 plus 10% of the cost of the gun. :surprise: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz1911 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Use another FFL. That's why I feel lucky to have mine 2 doors away from my shooting property. Pick up a gun and two minutes later I can be shooting.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Boudrie Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 My friend was told by a fairly large Fort Worth gunshop that they couldn't do a transfer like that. "Couldn't" in the same sense that some stores "can't" take your check. It's shop policy, not law. Some shops get bent out of shape over transfers since they think they are an end-run around the shop's profit margin on gun sales. That can be a shortsighted policy since gun people tend to pick a few favorite shops and keep coming back. We even have a choice of shops here in the DPRM (ie, MA) - Texans must have an incredible amount of choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezco Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Look for another FFL. ATF suggest FFL to FFL so guns can't get laundried, your guy's FFL must not understand the scenerio correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistral404 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 An individual can send a gun to an FFL in another state if that individual has a copy of the FFL. It can be a Faxed copy. This is a change in the regulations. There does not have to be a FFL to FFL transfer. But the sender/seller must have a copy of the recieivers FFL otherwise it jail-time. Every FFL has the right to state their policy with regards to who sends, what they will receive and what they will charge. This is America, past home of the free enterprise system. Personally, I use a gunsmith for transfers. His rates are very reasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgunz11 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 There does not have to be a FFL to FFL transfer. But the sender/seller must have a copy of the recieivers FFL otherwise it jail-time. It's recommended to get a copy, and verify the copy is legit, but it is not illegal to ship without having that copy. Copy or no copy, if they are an FFL you have broken no laws. Must of us just have enough sense not to ship it until we have a copy in hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 We do transfers here and accept guns from individuals. We do like to get a copy of the shippers DL to put the pertinent info in our log book. It's not required by the BATFE but it is strongly suggested. There is no law stating that a licensed dealer can only accept from other licensed dealers, but it sure makes life easier. We are here to serve the community and we also do these transfers free of charge to anyone that has a CCW. It's our way of promoting the right to carry.Disclaimer: This is in no way an advertisement as I'm not even remotely close to Texas. kgunz, I commend you. Free transfers for CCW is a fantastic idea and service. It is nice to know somebody who is in it for more than the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Bud's also has a pretty extensive list of ffl's on file as well. As a matter of fact I was amazed at how many ffl's there are floating around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3quartertime Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Good info... Moving this to the Firearm Law's section to make it easier to find. If anyone has something to add let us know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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