DE shotgun sale to NJ resident

[jodavk]

A co-worker, NJ resident, wants to by a shotgun from me, DE resident. Can I legally sell to him with just a bill of sale?

 

[zoostation]

No. All interstate transfers must go through an FFL by federal law.

 

[mikec]

Blame the Gun Control Act of 1968 for this. It doesn't matter what two states are involved, at minimum the buyer has to go through a FFL. I do not know what additional paperwork the NJ resident has to go through, but a 4473 has to be filled out at minimum.

 

[jjbduke2004]

An NJ resident also needs an FOID. An out-of-state FFL may not know enough to ask for one (usually border state FFLs are in the know) but it's still required.

 

[tdt91]

Maybe if we get a new admin into office we can reverse the 68 law.
wishful thinking right.

 

[jodavk]

Thanks folks. I think I will skip the sale.

 

[mikec]

Maybe if we get a new admin into office we can reverse the 68 law.
wishful thinking right.

Ummm, why would they give up control over people?

You do know that before the GCA, you used to be able to buy firearms via the mail and have them delivered to your door, like many do with a C&R, but there was no license. MD probably would still require a 77R to be done, but since 4473s would go away, it would be interesting. It would be nice, but it will never happen.