Private sale gun registration questions.

GSHOT · Apr 23, 2014

So I have never bought any regulated firearms via private sale before and I have a few questions. I have a family friend that is selling/ giving a lot of his collection away because he is moving out of state and does not want to keep all of his guns for one reason or another. He is giving me a few nice guns as well as selling me a couple of his more expensive ones. What is the correct way to go about this? Also I have an address in Florida (not my primary address)witch is where one of the firearms will have to go I suppose because it can no longer be registered in this state. He has had a few of these for a very long time and can not remember if one or two of them where registered to him or his brother (deceased). A long story I know but any advice on how to go about this will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Wendigo · Apr 23, 2014

Any non-banned long guns can be transferred to you without any type of registration, any non-banned handguns can be transferred to you at a MSP barracks or FFL. Although, if more than 2 handguns you may want to send off for your designated collector letter first.

For any banned guns, you will not be able to take ownership of them while you are a MD resident.

Depending on the details, things may be more or less complicated. And this all assumes you're not prohibited and have HQL for any handgun transfer.

Jester · Mar 30, 2015

Wendigo said:
Any non-banned long guns can be transferred to you without any type of registration, any non-banned handguns can be transferred to you at a MSP barracks or FFL. Although, if more than 2 handguns you may want to send off for your designated collector letter first.

For any banned guns, you will not be able to take ownership of them while you are a MD resident.

Depending on the details, things may be more or less complicated. And this all assumes you're not prohibited and have HQL for any handgun transfer.

Sorry for jumping in so long after the last post, but I was wondering if the Maryland resident (in this case ME) must use a MD FFL to transfer to WV resident or if it can be done from a WV FFL.

Thanks!

Wendigo · Mar 30, 2015

Jester said:
Sorry for jumping in so long after the last post, but I was wondering if the Maryland resident (in this case ME) must use a MD FFL to transfer to WV resident or if it can be done from a WV FFL.

Thanks!

The transferee(reciever) would need to take possession from an ffl in his home state. Whether or not that ffl would accept the gun from you or only from an ffl in MD would be up to them, some do and some don't. Call ahead to the WV guys local ffl and ask how they handle things.

BigDaddy · Mar 30, 2015

Jester said:
Sorry for jumping in so long after the last post, but I was wondering if the Maryland resident (in this case ME) must use a MD FFL to transfer to WV resident or if it can be done from a WV FFL.

Assuming it's a handgun, your MD FFL can't transfer the gun to a WV resident so you need a WV FFL. I suppose you could drive to WV and hand it to his FFL but I don't know that for sure.

dblas · Mar 30, 2015

Wendigo said:
The transferee(reciever) would need to take possession from an ffl in his home state. Whether or not that ffl would accept the gun from you or only from an ffl in MD would be up to them, some do and some don't. Call ahead to the WV guys local ffl and ask how they handle things.

Umm, no, if it is a rifle or shotgun, the WV resident can take possession of the firearm in any state from any FFL.

If it is a handgun, then it has to go through a WV FFL.

Pinecone · Mar 31, 2015

To be a bit more precise.

The WV resident may take possession of a long gun from an FFL in ANY state, as long as the transaction is legal in WV (residency of buyer) and the state where the FFL is located.

So a WV resident may not take possession of a banned firearm from an MD resident (not legal transaction in MD). And an MD resident cannot take possession of a banned firearm in WV (not legal in the state of residency of the buyer).

Handguns MUST be transferred through an FFL in the state of residency of the buyer.

Firearms do NOT need to be transferred FROM an FFL in the seller's state. Although not all FFLs will receive a firearm from a private individual.

Wendigo · Mar 31, 2015

dblas said:
Umm, no, if it is a rifle or shotgun, the WV resident can take possession of the firearm in any state from any FFL.

If it is a handgun, then it has to go through a WV FFL.

Yeah, I guess I just assumed he was asking about handgun. After re-reading his post doesn't specify. :shrug:

Jester · Mar 31, 2015

dblas said:
Umm, no, if it is a rifle or shotgun, the WV resident can take possession of the firearm in any state from any FFL.

If it is a handgun, then it has to go through a WV FFL.

Yikes, sorry guys, I had specified a handgun, but back spaced to correct spelling. Must have wiped that out too.

Thanks for your help!

Jester · Mar 31, 2015

Wendigo said:
Yeah, I guess I just assumed he was asking about handgun. After re-reading his post doesn't specify.

Yes, I was. I had deleted that fact when I backspaced to correct spelling and must have not noticed I also deleted "handgun." Sorry 'bout that.

gungate · Apr 1, 2015

Make sure you transfer any magazines above the capacity limit out of state. Don't include them with the firearm when you take it to the MSP for transfer (they will want to see the firearm).

Jester · Apr 10, 2015

gungate said:
Make sure you transfer any magazines above the capacity limit out of state. Don't include them with the firearm when you take it to the MSP for transfer (they will want to see the firearm).

Thanks for all your help guys. Made the transfer today. Only cost $25.

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