Gifting a Handgun from Florida to my my Son in MD.

[Doug2255]

I am going to gift my son a handgun. I live in Florida and would like to know if I need to "transfer" it to a FFL in MD for him to pick it up, or are there other options?

Also, does he need to do anything after he takes possession of it?

He already has a MD carry permit and has purchased several handguns in MD before.

 

[swinokur]

MSP barracks

 

[DanGuy48]

I am going to gift my son a handgun. I live in Florida and would like to know if I need to "transfer" it to a FFL in MD for him to pick it up, or are there other options?

Also, does he need to do anything after he takes possession of it?

He already has a MD carry permit and has purchased several handguns in MD before.

Be aware that Maryland has a handgun roster of “acceptable” handguns. I believe your handgun must be on that roaster by specific make and model to be permissible in Maryland.

 

[ken792]

MSP barracks

They only do intrastate since they lack an FFL. If he’s not a dual resident, federally, it has to go FFL.

 

[engineerbrian]

I just went through this too.

It has to go through an FFL and they hold it for 7 days. I think the FFL charged me something like $10, it was minimal so i bought some ammo from him for his troubles.

 

[chriskat]

Take it to an FFL in MD, they put it in their bound book the transfer it back out to your Son doing the MD paperwork in the process. Or, ship it to an FFL in MD then same deal. I've never used one that charged $10, the MSP charge $10 cheapest I've found is another $40.

 

[Doug2255]

Be aware that Maryland has a handgun roster of “acceptable” handguns. I believe your handgun must be on that roaster by specific make and model to be permissible in Maryland.

It is a Springfield Hellcat Pro - 9mm

 

[rseymorejr]

I wonder if you can just loan it to him without all the government interference?

 

[Doug2255]

Take it to an FFL in MD, they put it in their bound book the transfer it back out to your Son doing the MD paperwork in the process. Or, ship it to an FFL in MD then same deal. I've never used one that charged $10, the MSP charge $10 cheapest I've found is another $40.

OK - I will ship it from here in FL to his FFL dealer in MD.
Also - Would a Bill of Sale be necessary to document the "transfer" of ownership?

 

[Doug2255]

I wonder if you can just loan it to him without all the government interference?

Since this will be a carry gun for him, we both just want to make sure this transaction is totally above board, god forbid he had to use it in a confrontation. Would not want any loopholes to muck the waters.
Otherwise, I love the idea of loaning it.

 

[Blaster229]

OK - I will ship it from here in FL to his FFL dealer in MD.
Also - Would a Bill of Sale be necessary to document the "transfer" of ownership?

You should call his FFL first.

When I worked at a gun shop here for a little bit, we had a pistol just show up with info to call the son. I forgot the reason, but we couldn't do it for one reason or the other. Had the guy pay for us to ship it back to the FFL in Florida.

 

[Doug2255]

You should call his FFL first.

When I worked at a gun shop here for a little bit, we had a pistol just show up with info to call the son. I forgot the reason, but we couldn't do it for one reason or the other. Had the guy pay for us to ship it back to the FFL in Florida.

Will do - thanks

 

[DanGuy48]

It is a Springfield Hellcat Pro - 9mm

Looks good to me, see docket number 22081 at link

https://mdsp.maryland.gov/Organization/Office%20of%20Equity%20and%20Inclusion/Pages/CriminalInvestigationBureau/LicensingDivision/HandgunRoster/Agenda%20June%202022.pdf

 

[Doug2255]

Looks good to me, see docket number 22081 at link

https://mdsp.maryland.gov/Organization/Office%20of%20Equity%20and%20Inclusion/Pages/CriminalInvestigationBureau/LicensingDivision/HandgunRoster/Agenda%20June%202022.pdf

Thanks!

 

[linkstate]

Couple things to be aware of. You will be calling an FFL to set everything up but some don’t accept transfers from individuals. That point is moot now since USPS won’t ship handguns (for a long time) and FedEx and UPS only accept handguns from FFLs and manufacturers (that is a more recent development).

Somebody will correct me if wrong.


What city is your son located in? I’m sure you would get some recommendations if he doesn’t use a regular FFL.

 

[swinokur]

You are right. Forgot it was out of state

 

[Doug2255]

Couple things to be aware of. You will be calling an FFL to set everything up but some don’t accept transfers from individuals. That point is moot now since USPS won’t ship handguns (for a long time) and FedEx and UPS only accept handguns from FFLs and manufacturers (that is a more recent development).

Somebody will correct me if wrong.


What city is your son located in? I’m sure you would get some recommendations if he doesn’t use a regular FFL.

All set. He is in Bel Air and his guy is close to there and will accept the transfer. I will ship via "shipmygun.com". I used them on a similar transfer years ago without any issues.

 

[davsco]

if you only had given it to him when you presumably lived together in florida or elsewhere...

 

[CroftonBilly]

@Doug2255 , Transporting them as properly checked firearms with you on a round trip southwest airlines flight will maybe be cheaper and easier than two FFL mail/receive and final FFL transfer/MD fees all combined. You can do the transfer in person with your son here in MD.

 

[Doug2255]

if you only had given it to him when you presumably lived together in florida or elsewhere...

if only!! We both were in MD until I retired to FL.