FL relative wants to donate a few MD allowed pistols. What is best way to acquire the toys?

[Mondial]

One obvious method is to have them shipped FFL to a MD FFL. This would include the shipping costs by the first FFL and the transfer fee + MD $10 fee/gun locally. These are standard revolvers/semi types. Nothing overly valuable.
Is there another more economical option?
Register through MSP? Have him ship direct to my house? Drive them back to MD?
Looking for suggestions.....

 

[slsc98]

I will driving some .22 bolt rifles and shotgun up from NC to MD in 2024; our plan is to meet at a pre-designated FFL (with whom we’ll have an appt) and do the transfer from me (NC resident) to them / that relative (MD resident)

If driving the guns up to MD myself was not an option then yes, shipping them to that MD located FFL would be my next alternative

 

[jmiller320]

Drive down and pick them up and drive them back home. Don't ask, Don't tell.

 

[Threeband]

Are any 50 years old or older?

If so, get an 03 FFL ( C&R license).

Traveling to MD

Father in law gave me a historical handgun. We are flying into MD so looking for advice or discussion on how. I know locked gun case, checked, and declare at the counter. No ammo etc. Any other things to do? Will register etc but currently not registered in my name etc. Any thoughts?

www.mdshooters.com

 

[Mondial]

They are in the 10-40 year time frame. Modern arms.

 

[BurkeM]

One obvious method is to have them shipped FFL to a MD FFL. This would include the shipping costs by the first FFL and the transfer fee + MD $10 fee/gun locally. These are standard revolvers/semi types. Nothing overly valuable.
Is there another more economical option?
Register through MSP? Have him ship direct to my house? Drive them back to MD?
Looking for suggestions.....

Md. Code Regs. 29.03.01.09​

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 25, December 15, 2023

Section 29.03.01.09 - Gifts

A. A person does not participate in a straw purchase in violation of Regulation .08 of this chapter when purchasing a regulated firearm as a gift if:
(1) The recipient of the gift is a resident of the State;
(2) The recipient of the gift is not prohibited from purchasing or possessing a regulated firearm by State or federal law; and
(3) Except to the extent provided in §§B and C of this regulation, both the purchaser and the recipient of the gift shall comply with the provisions of this chapter and Public Safety Article, Title 5, Subtitle 1, Annotated Code of Maryland, pertaining to the possession, sale, rental, transfer, purchase, or receipt of a regulated firearm.
B. If a gift of a regulated firearm is in the form of a gift certificate, then only the recipient of the gift must comply with the requirements of this chapter and Public Safety Article, Title 5, Subtitle 1, Annotated Code of Maryland, pertaining to the possession, sale, rental, transfer, purchase, or receipt of a regulated firearm.
C. If a gift of a regulated firearm is to the person's spouse, parent, grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, son, or daughter:
(1) The recipient shall complete an application to purchase or transfer a regulated firearm;
(2) The recipient shall submit the application to the Secretary within 5 days after receipt of the regulated firearm; and
(3) The Secretary shall waive the regulated firearm application fee of $10.

 

[Jimgoespewpew]

They are in the 10-40 year time frame. Modern arms.

So they're on the books in his name and state?

 

[rbird7282]

Drive down and pick them up and drive them back home. Don't ask, Don't tell.

So your advice is to break multiple laws?


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[dist1646]

The best way is to move to Florida.

 

[rseymorejr]

So your advice is to break multiple laws?


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I would NEVER advocate doing something like that, but it seems like a victimless crime to me.

 

[Mondial]

He has had some for a long time and one is more recent. But probably all legally purchased.

 

[jmiller320]

My advice is no one needs to know your business.