Transfering a Handgun from PA

[fredthe]

So I think I understand the process, but I'd like conformation and recommendations.

A longtime friend of mine is selling me one of his handguns, and he lives in PA near Hanover. I've got my MD HQL, etc, and it is on the MD roster. Mags aren't part of the official transfer process.

My understanding is this needs to be done through a MD FFL, and here's where the questions start:
- Can he just bring the handgun to the FFL, rather than going through the shipping process?
- Does the FFL hold it during the 7 day wait, or does my friend?
- Can I start the 77R through the FFL and only have my friend come down after 7 days?
- Anything that I'm missing?

And lastly, any recommendations for a FFL to do the transfer, somewhere between Hanover PA and Bowie MD?

Thanks!

 

[miles71]

I just did this:
- friend can bring handgun to Md FFL
- FFL Will have to transfer it to their inventory and then you will do the 77r as if you are buying it from the FFL.
- since money exchanged hands already you should just have to pay transfer fee.
- yes, 7 day wait

TD

 

[fredthe]

...it is on the MD roster. Mags aren't part of the official transfer process.

Noting the irony that a handgun on the roster can't be sold with it's unmodified magazines.

I just did this: ...

That's exactly what I was looking to conform, thanks!

Now just looking for FFL recommendations. Closer to PA prefered so he doesn't have to drive as far.

 

[chale127]

The Gun Bunker in Shrewsbury also has a store in Cockeysville, The Shrewsbury store told me I could buy something there and they would transfer it to Cockeysville for pickup providing it was MD compliant, blah blah

No Ideas what the fees might be though...

 

[Bob A]

There are a few advantages in this process as well.

You can receive >10 rd mags from the out of state buyer. (Of course, you are supposed to take possession outside MD).

There's no sales tax paid to MD. (Unless it's pretty pricey, the transfer fee is likely higher than the MD sales tax, but al least the money is going to a LGS instead of the crooks in Annapolis).

 

[Biggfoot44]

Mostly what Miles71 said . The only further clarifications are :

It is at the discretion of the FFL , of from whom they care to recieve firearms.

Some wish to only recieve from an FFL.

Virtually all will recieve from an Individual, live in person , handed over their counter .

Shipped directly from an individual , they're split .

 

[Defense Initiative]

Most FFL dealers would like to see the firearm and record the serial number before starting the background check.

 

[Sundazes]

The Gun Bunker in Shrewsbury also has a store in Cockeysville, The Shrewsbury store told me I could buy something there and they would transfer it to Cockeysville for pickup providing it was MD compliant, blah blah

No Ideas what the fees might be though...

Probably really high. That place has got to be one of the most expensive gun shops I have been in. Definitely call them first.

 

[EarnestT]

Just did a transfer at Tyler’s today smooth as silk

 

[Blacksmith101]

I have done it at J. Lowes Guns in Northeast MD.

Find your FFL and let them tell you what steps to follow.

 

[CruncherBlock]

$50 transfer fee at Bel Air Gun Range. That is hard to beat.

 

[pre64hunter]

Go to GunBroker and click on Find An FFL, put in yours or your friend's zip code.
Then check with the FFL how he wants to handle it.

 

[Biggfoot44]

$50 transfer fee at Bel Air Gun Range. That is hard to beat.

Actually , $50 is kind of a Par Value . ( i.e , under $50 is bargin, over $50 is high , exactly $ 50 is mid point . And as always , location & service can be more important than a couple of $ . Doesn't pay to drive an extra 50 miles each way , to save $10 .)