Rafterman Posted January 24, 2020 at 05:07 PM Share Posted January 24, 2020 at 05:07 PM What is the procedure for transferring a firearm from me to my son who lives in Houston, TX which has no requirements for gun ownership. What I have researched so far is rather "hazy"Thanks for responding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockman Posted January 24, 2020 at 05:27 PM Share Posted January 24, 2020 at 05:27 PM Next time he visits let him take his property back with him. Then there is the 100% government approved method that will cost you money and take time to have an FFL do the paperwork transfer. Ironically, if you died and he was named or by default the heir, he could get them without going through an FFL. The executor can deliver them or you can pick them up directly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPSPrussia Posted January 24, 2020 at 06:33 PM Share Posted January 24, 2020 at 06:33 PM Do the transaction with a bill of sale and a 3 day waiting period. Use his liscense and write it down and make sure when writing up the bill of sale you give him like 10 basic questions that he'll sign off on like a 4473. (Although if hes your son you would probably know already.) Also move back with him into Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 24, 2020 at 06:46 PM Share Posted January 24, 2020 at 06:46 PM Federal law requires pickup from an FFL in Texas. Anything else, while an infringement, is breaking the law. Might be able to do it personally in the receiver's state, but otherwise just ship it (or have it shipped by an FFL) to his local dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nod Posted January 24, 2020 at 06:49 PM Share Posted January 24, 2020 at 06:49 PM What about the ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RECORD OF FIREARM TRANSFER form ? I downloaded it off the site and you fill it out with:Date of TransferName of sellerName of BuyerFOID # of Buyer (You can check to see if FOID is valid on the ILSP website or call the phone # listed)Address of Buyer Weapon informationMake Model Serial # The form comes with a IL. State Police Approval Number & and Approval DateYou have 1 month to complete the transaction or you'll need another form. You have to keep this record for 10 years from the date of transfer, this form is for your personal record. You do not send it to the IL State Police. I also added what weapon he got and what weapon I received in trade.A very simple way to transfer a weapon.Is this process not still in use ? Even if you transfer to someone out of IL. it should still work ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE KING Posted January 24, 2020 at 06:56 PM Share Posted January 24, 2020 at 06:56 PM Some very solid advice in post #4. Please don't listen to some of the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet Observer Posted January 24, 2020 at 08:08 PM Share Posted January 24, 2020 at 08:08 PM Some very solid advice in post #4. Please don't listen to some of the others. I agree. As an out of state person and a close relative, there are FOID exceptions. As indicated in #4, federal law applies. There must be a receiving FFL in Texas. You can use a FFL at both ends, if you wish. That will cost more. UPS will ship from individual to a FFL. Maybe others will too, but check first.https://www.ups.com/us/en/help-center/packaging-and-supplies/special-care-shipments/firearms.page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euler Posted January 24, 2020 at 08:15 PM Share Posted January 24, 2020 at 08:15 PM Some FFLs, as a matter of their personal policy, refuse a shipment from someone who is not an FFL, so check with the Texas FFL that he'll accept it before you ship it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog1 Posted January 24, 2020 at 08:18 PM Share Posted January 24, 2020 at 08:18 PM To whom may an unlicensed person transfer firearms under the GCA? A person may transfer a firearm to an unlicensed resident of his or her State, provided the transferor does not know or have reasonable cause to believe the transferee is prohibited from receiving or possessing firearms under Federal law. There may be State laws that regulate intrastate firearm transactions. A person considering transferring a firearm should contact his or her State Attorney General’s Office to inquire about the laws and possible State or local restrictions. Generally, for a person to lawfully transfer a firearm to an unlicensed person who resides out of State, the firearm must be shipped to a Federal firearms licensee (FFL) within the transferee’s State of residence. The transferee may then receive the firearm from the FFL upon completion of an ATF Form 4473 and a NICS background check. A person may loan or rent a firearm to a resident of any State for temporary use for lawful sporting purposes, if he or she or she does not know or have reasonable cause to believe the person is prohibited from receiving or possessing firearms under Federal law. Another exception is provided for transfers of firearms to nonresidents to carry out a lawful bequest or acquisition by intestate succession. This exception would authorize the transfer of a firearm to a nonresident who inherits a firearm under the will of a decedent. A person may transfer a firearm to a licensee in any State. However, a firearm other than a curio or relic may not be transferred interstate to a licensed collector. [18 U.S.C 922(a)(5) and 922(d); 27 CFR 478.30, 478.32] Last Reviewed August 31, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talonap Posted January 24, 2020 at 08:34 PM Share Posted January 24, 2020 at 08:34 PM Wouldn't it depend on whether it's a handgun or a rifle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog1 Posted January 24, 2020 at 09:04 PM Share Posted January 24, 2020 at 09:04 PM Wouldn't it depend on whether it's a handgun or a rifle? Not if is a transfer from a private seller. The long gun/handgun distinction is when acquiring from a FFL. The compounding issue is that the transferring FFL must abide by both federal law as well as the state law where the transferee resides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS1 Posted January 24, 2020 at 09:59 PM Share Posted January 24, 2020 at 09:59 PM Federal law requires pickup from an FFL in Texas. Anything else, while an infringement, is breaking the law. Might be able to do it personally in the receiver's state, but otherwise just ship it (or have it shipped by an FFL) to his local dealer.This is the safest way to do it. Anything else is not worth the few bucks you might save. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmac702 Posted January 24, 2020 at 10:19 PM Share Posted January 24, 2020 at 10:19 PM Do it right, use an FFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundguy Posted January 25, 2020 at 02:07 AM Share Posted January 25, 2020 at 02:07 AM Next time he visits let him take his property back with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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